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NewsAugust 1, 2017

States Urged to Update Crash Reporting Rules

The Governors Highway Safety Association and NHTSA release new guidelines for the collection of motor vehicle crash data.

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NewsAugust 1, 2017

Ohio Court Clears Path for City Traffic Cameras

In a 5-2 vote, the Ohio Supreme Court rules that some provisions of the state’s law governing the use of red-light and speed cameras are unconstitutional.

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Articlesby Andy LundinAugust 1, 2017

How Fleets Should Approach Airbag Recalls

For airbag recall repairs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has prioritized hot and humid areas, and older model-year vehicles.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Andy LundinAugust 1, 2017

Parked Vehicle Damage Leads Fleet Accidents

The largest majority of crashes for fleets in 2016 was the result of accidents that occurred while the vehicle was parked. Distracted driving may be a major contributor for this type of incident.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaAugust 1, 2017

Unilever Drivers Turn Motors On, Mobile Phones Off

Two years ago, Unilever rolled out a policy — MOMO — meant to curb distracted driving. Since its implementation, the company has noticed a substantial fall in accident rates and collision claims in Canada and the U.S.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2017

How to Gain Employee Buy-In for Crane Use

Tennant Co. allowed employees to vote on the type of crane that would be implemented into the company’s fleet. Using a crane to assist with heavy lifting helped curb employee back injuries.

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NewsJuly 31, 2017

Toyota Invests $5M in Self-Driving Test Facility

Toyota became the first automaker to support an autonomous driving test site near Ann Arbor, Mich., when it announced a $5 million investment in the American Center for Mobility on July 31.

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NewsJuly 31, 2017

Safety Tip: 4 Mistakes While Driving Near Trucks

The Arkansas State Police offers advice on what common mistakes to avoid while driving near semitrailer trucks.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2017

43% of Americans Admit to Risk-Raising Fatigue

A new National Safety Council Study also finds that 97% of Americans acknowledge having at least one of the nine main risk factors for fatigue.

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NewsJuly 28, 2017

U.S. House to Weigh Self-Driving Car Bill After Recess

A key Congressional panel approves legislation establishing federal authority over autonomous vehicle performance and safety standards.

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