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NewsMarch 27, 2018

Netradyne RiskMap Identifies Risks on Specific Routes

Netradyne has announced a new feature for analyzing driver risks based on the route called Driveri RiskMap, allowing fleet managers to visualize a more complete picture of fleet behavior.

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NewsMarch 26, 2018

Supreme Recalling Trucks for Kidde Fire Extinguishers

Supreme Corporation is recalling an estimated 33,321 2003-2018 Supreme Signature Van, Iner-City, Kold King and Service Body trucks equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ fire extinguishers because they may malfunction.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Eric GandarillaMarch 26, 2018

Fleet Driver Behavior Improves for Larger Vehicles

In the third annual Driver Scorecard Benchmarking Survey, a collaboration between ARI and Automotive Fleet, medium-duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, and vans experienced the largest improvements in driver behavior.

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Foot pressing car brake pedal, illustrating driver reaction time and its impact on stopping distance and overall vehicle safety.
Articlesby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Know Your Stopping Distance: Why it Matters More than You Think

A single second can mean the difference between a crash and a safe stop. Here’s how reaction time and speed impact stopping distance.

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NewsMarch 23, 2018

Mercedes Recalls 2017 E-Class Sedans for Headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling an estimated 28 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles equipped with LED headlights because that may be misadjusted and can potentially cause low beam headlights to insufficiently illuminate the road.

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NewsMarch 23, 2018

Hyundai Recalls Sonata Hybrids for VPD Switch

Hyundai Motor America is recalling approximately 2,840 2016-2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles equipped with a voltage protection device (VPD) because it may inadvertently activate.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2018

Tips for Driving in the Rain

Spring showers can quickly turn into downpours, and that can mean dangerous road conditions for drivers. The vast majority of weather-related crashes happen on wet pavement and during rainfall — 73% on wet pavement and 46% during rainfall.

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NewsMarch 22, 2018

Hino Recalls 2018-2019 Trucks for Valve Train Nuts

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling an estimated 45 2018 to 2019 trucks with engine codes NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J because the screw lock nuts that secure the engine's valve train may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, and could potentially loosen within the engine and damage it.

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NewsMarch 22, 2018

National Safety Council Grants Help Prevent Roadway Deaths

The National Safety Council's Road to Zero Coalition has awarded its annual grants to support organizations with innovative concepts to make roadways safer and eliminate preventable roadway deaths.

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NewsMarch 21, 2018

Ford Focus, Fusion Sedans Recalled for Clutch

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 5,357 Ford Focus cars from 2015-2016 and Ford Fusion cars from 2013-2014 for a clutch defect.

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