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Podcasts

How 5-Second Telematics Data Is Changing Fleet Safety

This episode connects with Steve Santostasi of Ford Pro and covers how a few seconds of data can make a difference in fleet safety.

Road signs pointing to “Safe” and “Risky” beside a glowing AI network graphic, illustrating the role of artificial intelligence in driver safety, coaching, training, and risk management.

Articles

Coaching Is Not Training, Even When AI Is Doing It

Ambulance and damaged car at a crash scene on a rainy roadway, illustrating workplace transportation risks and the growing focus on road safety management for fleets.

Articles

Managing Road Risk at Scale: Why Fleet Safety Needs a Data-Driven Framework

Close-up of a Jeep Wrangler front grille and headlight with text noting Stellantis’ recall of 1.3 million Jeep vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk tied to power steering wiring.

News

Stellantis Recalls 1.3 Million Jeep Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risk

Articles•by Marianne Matthews•February 28, 2023

Stealing the Show: Auto Thefts Rise Due to Social Media Videos, Stakeholders Fight Back

Insurance industry associations and two automakers take decisive actions after TikTok and YouTube allowed “how to” videos that provide detailed instructions for stealing Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

News•by Staff and News Reports•February 27, 2023

IIHS Challenges Automakers to Make Greater Safety Strides

New, stiffer criteria for the 2023 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards target both headlights and side crash protection.

Articles•by Marianne Matthews•February 22, 2023

Study Looks at What Makes Drivers “Move Over” and Save Road Workers’ Lives

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted two field studies to determine the effectiveness of various countermeasures designed to protect roadside workers.

Articles•by Marianne Matthews•February 17, 2023

Fleets Beware of ADAS Post-Repair Problems

Crash avoidance technologies offer proven safety benefits. But a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that 50% of drivers had issues with the features after a repair job.

News•by Staff and News Reports•February 17, 2023

Tesla Recalls Multiple Models for Self-Driving Software Issue

Some 362,758 Tesla vehicles are being recalled because the full self-driving beta software can increase the chances of a crash.

Articles•by Marianne Matthews•February 14, 2023

Ending Distracted Driving: Legislation is Just One Leg of the Stool

Experts say we need an array of tools — education, training, legislation, and technology — to combat the nation’s distracted driving crisis, which holds true for both fleets and consumers.

News•by News/Media Release•February 13, 2023

Lytx Recognizes Drivers and Coaches for Dedication to Safety

Lytx received over 400 driver and coach nominations for its annual spotlight on safety awards program. Find out who took top honors.

News•February 10, 2023

Autonomous Tech Advances: Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot Rolls Out in Nevada

Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the U.S. with its Drive Pilot system.

Videos•by Chris Brown•February 6, 2023

Smith System’s Douglas Talks Driving Dynamics Acquisition, Trends in Safety Training

After the recent Driving Dynamics acquisition, Smith System’s president and CEO describes how the combined company will be structured and shares the No. 1 way to disable distractions behind the wheel.

News•by News/Media Release•January 30, 2023

NHTSA Projects a Slight Dent in Roadway Fatalities for First Nine Months of 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 31,785 people lost their lives in traffic crashes in the first nine months of 2022 — a tiny dip in deaths compared to the 31,850 in the same period of 2021.

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