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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2018

97% of Transportation Industry Employers Say Fatigue Affects Workers

A new survey from the National Safety Council finds that 42% of transportation employees who reported at least one risk factor for fatigue cited long shifts and another 48% cited sleep loss.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2018

Jaguar Land Rover Recalls Three Models for Autonomous Braking System

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, is recalling an estimated 86 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles because the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system may disable without warning the driver.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

Driving Dynamics Names VP of Sales

In this newly created role, Jim Naatz will oversee the development and implementation of the company’s sales strategy, with responsibility for growing revenue within existing and new markets, developing business plans and financial forecasts, setting sales goals, and developing the company’s sales force.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

Ford Urges Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Communication

In an effort to advance the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles for all roadway users, Ford Motor Company is calling upon all self-driving vehicle developers to work together to develop an industry standard for communicating driving intent.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2018

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Earns Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has bestowed the redesigned 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback with 2018 Top Safety Pick status when the small car is outfitted with optional curve-adaptive headlights.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2018

Mercedes Recalls GLC SUVs for Turn Signal Issue

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling an estimated 4,702 2018 GLC vehicles equipped with LED headlights because the front turn signals may feature an incorrect color of pink or violet.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2018

eDriving Offers Driver Risk Reduction Program

eDriving and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (Munich Re) have teamed up to offer companies with commercial fleets a driver risk reduction program.  eDriving warranties organizations will reduce the number of collisions by at least 20% in the first program year or the program fees will be refunded.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Volvo's Flagship Models Capture Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently recognized the Volvo 2018 S90 and the Volvo 2019 XC90 with 2018 Top Safety Pick awards. These latest awards mean Volvo now has a total of five models that earned a 2018 award from IIHS.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Driving Dynamics Introduces Driver Training Brand

Driving Dynamics, Inc. has introduced the DriverAdvantage brand for behind-the-wheel training services it offers to fleets with light- and medium-duty vehicles, the Newark, Del.-based company announced.

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NewsOctober 1, 2018

Advanced Safety Tech Could Reduce Fatalities by 29%

Approximately 40% of crashes, 37% of injuries and 29% of fatalities involving passenger vehicles could be avoided by equipping all cars, pickup trucks, vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), according to a recent analysis from the AAA Foundation.

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