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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2022

New Solution Aims to Reduce Accidents by Identifying Hotspots for Drivers

Accident Advisor is a new collision avoidance tool focused on reducing risk in high-crash areas.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2022

Nearly 49 Million Americans to Hit the Roadways for Thanksgiving Feasts

AAA projects that the nation’s highways and byways will be busy over the Thanksgiving holiday period. Even so, while road trips have increased slightly — up 0.4% from 2021 — car travel remains 2.5% below 2019 levels.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2022

IIHS Study Shows Pickups with AEB Have Far Fewer Rear-End Crashes

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety validates the safety benefits of automatic emergency braking in pickups — yet the technology was standard on only 5% of those vehicles in 2021.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2022

Tampa Pilot Project Proves Safety Value of Connected Vehicle Technologies

The city of Tampa deployed CV-equipped vehicles and vehicle-to-infrastructure warnings on city streets for nearly seven years to test their impact on increasing road safety.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 15, 2022

Growing Fleet Danger Zone: Catalytic Converter Thefts

Drawn to the precious metals contained in catalytic converters, criminals are increasingly targeting corporate vehicles for quick and easy cash, posing a deadly threat to fleet drivers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2022

Buckle Up: More Traffic, More EVs on the Road this Thanksgiving

Fleet drivers who work over the Thanksgiving holiday period need to be prepared to use their best defensive driving skills as 61% of Americans plan to ditch the airports and drive to their family feast this year.

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Newsby Chris BrownNovember 14, 2022

3M’s Mark Peabody Wins 2022 Fleet Safety Award

The award, presented at the 2022 Fleet Safety Conference in Santa Clara, Calif., is bestowed annually to a fleet or risk manager whose leadership and innovation have enhanced the safety of fleet drivers, their organizations, and the general public.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2022

Over 37 Million U.S. Motorists Drive Drowsy Every Year

A new survey from the National Sleep Foundation explores Americans’ sleep habits in relation to driving.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2022

Two Mazda Cars Lead the Way in Small Car Side-Impact Safety

Seven out of 11 small cars scored good or acceptable ratings while four models were rated poor in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side-impact test.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2022

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gets A+ for Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently gave the 2022-23 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a Top Safety Pick+ award.

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