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Articlesby Cheryl KnightDecember 11, 2018

10 Ways to Minimize Distracted Driving

Distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year. Do you know how commercial truck fleets can prevent distracted driving temptations?

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

Traffic Fatalities Now Eighth Global Death Cause

Road traffic deaths continue to rise globally, climbing to 1.35 million in 2016 and are now the leading cause of death eighth leading cause of death for people of all ages.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

ADTS Offers Safety Training for Higher-Risk Drivers

Up to 70% of fleet crashes annually involve high- and medium-risk drivers, according to Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS), which is now offering a One-to-One Driver Safety Program for drivers with multiple traffic violations or a history of vehicle crashes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

Roadway Safety Grant Process Gets Underway

The National Safety Council's Road to Zero Coalition has started accepting applications for its third annual grant competition for innovative solutions to making the nation's roadways safer and eliminating preventable fatalities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

Video: How to Safely Tow a Trailer

A successful and safe towing experience requires some know-how. Simply put, towing is best approached the way the professionals do it.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

Distracted Driving Laws Reduce Motorcyclist Fatalities

States that have enacted moderate to strong cell phone and texting bans have motorcycle fatality rates that are as much as 11% lower that states with no bans.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherDecember 6, 2018

Truck Accidents Continue to Rise

Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Senators Make Final Attempt to Pass Autonomous Vehicle Bill

As the end of the year approaches, U.S. senators are making a final push to pass comprehensive legislation for a regulatory framework that would accelerate the deployment and use of self-driving cars.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

LeasePlan USA Joins Road to Zero Coalition

LeasePlan USA has joined the Road to Zero safety coalition and released three new safety programs, the Alpharetta, Ga.-based fleet management company has announced.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Headlight Repairs Bring Hefty Price Tags

Replacing a single front headlight on two-thirds of vehicles rated good by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) costs upwards of $1,000 — more than double the average insurance deductible of $500.

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