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NewsFebruary 22, 2018

Teens Disregarding Texting-While-Driving Laws

Teen drivers mostly ignore texting bans but make fewer hand-held cell phone calls while driving, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

Driving on Gravel

Driving on gravel is more difficult than pavement because your tires don't get the traction needed for stable control. That’s why it’s important to always approach gravel roads with caution. Read more here. Video courtesy of MB Public Insurance.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2018

Video Safety Tip: How to Drive on Gravel

Driving on gravel presents risks if you're not prepared, because the uneven and inconsistent surface affects stability, ride, and handling. But like other driver behavior, these risks can be managed so fleet drivers can reach their destination safely.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2018

Lytx Celebrates 20th Anniversary

To date, the company has analyzed more than 80 billion miles of driving data on behalf of more than 3,000 commercial and government fleet clients from around the world.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2018

Ram Trucks Recalled for Brake Transmission Interlock

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling approximately 180,462 2017-2018 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a column shifter to help drivers from accidentally shifting their vehicles out of Park.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2018

Donlen Releases Driver Risk Management Product

Donlen has released a fleet safety solution called the Donlen Risk Center that offers HR leaders, environmental health and safety officers, and fleet managers an aggregated, real-time view of vehicle data and driver behavior from one provider, the fleet management company announced.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2018

Vehicle Fatality Data Causes Concern

Motor vehicle accidents claimed 227 fewer lives in 2017 compared to the earlier year, which equates to a 0.5% decline to 40,100, the National Safety Council (NSC) has found. However, it would be a 6% increase from 2015.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Toyota Camry, Lexus Models Recalled for Fueling Systems

Toyota Motor North America has recalled 11,800 2018 Toyota Camry mid-size sedans and about 9,900 Lexus models for fueling system problems.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Drivers Skeptical of Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Systems: IIHS

Drivers who participated in an Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) study said they are somewhat cautious about adaptive cruise control and active lane keeping features and prefer systems they believe make smooth, gradual movements.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Range Rover Evoques Recalled for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertibles with 20-inch wheels because the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may be incorrectly set.

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