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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 21, 2023

Survey: 37% of U.S. Drivers Texted Behind the Wheel in Past Month

A new survey from Assurance explores which states have the highest percentage of drivers texting behind the wheel as well as where texting occurs most frequently. It also identifies other common distracted driving behaviors.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 21, 2023

AstraZeneca Fleet Sustainability Champion in the U.S. Retires

Barbara Zuroick, U.S. fleet & safety manager at AstraZeneca, retired from the global biopharamceutical company on June 2023. Zuroick was recognized as a leader in sustainability, championing AstraZeneca’s transition to a zero-emission fleet.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 17, 2023

Volvo Car & NETS Align on Common Fleet Safety Goals & Objectives

Volvo Car USA has joined forces with The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) as a platinum sponsor to enhance road safety among all drivers, employees, and their families, and the communities where they live and work.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2023

Study Identifies Worst Drivers by Generation

A new analysis finds that American drivers between the ages of 25 and 34 account for the most car accidents, the most fatal car accidents, and the second-highest percentage of distracted drivers in the nation.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2023

Readers are Talking: Risk & Safety

To encourage and facilitate discussion of today’s industry challenges, Automotive Fleet offers a platform for fleet managers and other fleet professionals to exchange their diverse opinions and perspectives.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2023

Honda Pilot Captures Top Safety Pick+ Award

Honda recently snagged its seventh 2023 safety award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2023

Full-Size Pickups Are Top Pick of Thieves

Popular among fleets, full-size pickups are also popular among thieves — with Chevrolet’s truck being the number one favorite of criminals, notes a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2023

Ford Recalls 870,000 F-150 Trucks Due to Parking Brake Issues

Ford announced it will fix the parking brake issue by installing a protective tie strap and tape wrap on the brake wiring as well as replacing the rear axle wiring harness.

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ArticlesJuly 26, 2023

Best Practices for Dealing with Traffic Signals

While traffic signals may seem rudimentary, even professional drivers can benefit from reminders that clarify precisely what they are expected to do — and not do — when they come face to face with red lights, flashing signals, green arrows, and more.

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ArticlesJuly 25, 2023

How Fleet Drivers Can Take Charge of Their Safety

There are several steps fleet drivers can take to enhance their own safety ranging from tire maintenance to understanding brake systems, from guarding against carjacking to stowing away the cell phone.

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