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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2022

Smartphone Apps Entice Gig Drivers, Increase Distraction on Roadways

A new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety explores distracted driving including the appeal of smartphone apps with rideshare and delivery drivers as well as parents.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2022

U.S. Fatalities Skyrocket While Other Nations See Big Declines

In the last 30 years, the U.S. has not kept pace with declining traffic death rates in Europe, East Asia, and Canada. Find out why.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2022

One in 10 Virginians Admit to Being High on Marijuana Behind the Wheel

A new survey explores Virginian’s attitudes and behavior around marijuana usage as it relates to driving. The findings are concerning.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2022

Tesla Recalls Model 3s for Seat Belt Issue

Some 24,064 Model 3 Tesla vehicles have been recalled for a seat belt issue.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2022

Study: Younger, Less Educated Drivers May Be Linked to Pandemic Fatalities

During 2020 and 2021, U.S. traffic fatalities increased dramatically, rising to 42,915 lost lives in 2021 alone. At the same time, more younger drivers and less educated drivers populated the nation’s roadways. New research explores this link.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2022

IIHS Safety Awards: Subaru Scores Triple Win

Subaru’s WRX, a small car, and the Legacy and Outback, both midsize cars, recently earned Top Safety Pick+ awards.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsOctober 29, 2022

Fleet Theft: Now They’re Puncturing Fuel Tanks

Record-high fuel prices are prompting a new type of fuel theft in which the perpetrators puncture fuel tanks. Fleet operators are not only out of gas; they face expensive repairs and extended downtime, too.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2022

Voters Weigh in on Ignition Interlock Laws

A new survey from Sober Driving Solutions finds that 69% of American voters support laws requiring drunk drivers to install ignition interlock devices.

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Newsby Lauren FletcherOctober 26, 2022

Nauto & BrightDrop Collaborate on Last-Mile Safety Tech

BrightDrop's commercial fleet customers now have the option to add Nauto's predictive AI safety solutions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Strives for ‘Accident-Free Driving’ by 2050

One automaker with a history of safety innovation has set an ambitious goal to continue on that path and eliminate collisions in its vehicles.

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