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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2023

Ram ProMaster Recalled for Transmission Issue

Stellantis has issued three safety recalls impacting 2019-2021 Ram ProMasters, 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid EVs, and Mopar SVCE- Kit hybrid battery packs.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 8, 2023

30% of Execs Link Employee Crashes to Use of Mobile Devices

Electronic devices remain a top concern when it comes to distracted driving. A new survey from the Travelers find that 32% of business leaders are concerned that their employees are using technology while driving for work purposes.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2023

Driven to Distraction: The Downside of High-Tech

Sophisticated in-vehicle technology can increase driver distraction, which kills some 3,522 people every year. An expert offers advice on how to ensure fleet drivers stay focused on the road.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 5, 2023

75% of Drivers Don’t Recognize When They are Very Drowsy

Fleet operators can learn a lot from a new study from AAA Foundation. It examines drowsy drivers’ awareness of their own drowsiness level and how it relates to their decisions to stop driving or not.

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ArticlesMay 3, 2023

Smart Strategies for Introducing Dash Cams to Fleet Drivers

Helping your drivers to understand the safety benefits of dash cams — like improved driving which is also beneficial to their long-term careers — and creating incentives around them will help stave off resistance and build a safer fleet.

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Newsby Martin RomjueMay 2, 2023

A VIN for All: New Tool Documents Vehicle Data Security Levels

The service from Privacy4Cars gives consumers as well as fleets and remarketing operations an instant account of a vehicle’s data security and privacy history.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 27, 2023

ADAS Saves Lives, But the Technology Has Limitations

Advanced driver assistance systems are expanding throughout model lineups. While protecting fleet drivers, the safety systems present higher costs and driver training issues.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2023

GM Recalls Chevrolet Silverado HDs Due to Fire Risk

General Motors has advised owners of 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD trucks to park outside.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 24, 2023

Studies, Tests Shed Light on SUVs’ Blinding Problem

Some vehicles such as SUVs and pickups have struggled to find the right balance between effective illumination and glare thresholds — which can be dangerous for other road users.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 24, 2023

2022 Traffic Fatalities Flat But Crisis Remains

While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projects a small decrease of about 0.3% in roadway deaths in 2022 as compared to 2021, stakeholders are wary and note a troubling trend — traffic deaths surged 30% over the past decade.

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