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News•by Staff•June 1, 2022

Which States Have the Most Dangerous Roads?

A new analysis from 1-800-Injured ranks states for most dangerous roads according to various fatality data and assesses the best and worst quality of roads across the nation.

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Articles•by Kathy Close•May 31, 2022

3 Changes to FMCSA's Driver Qualification File Rules Fleets Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made a few notable changes to its driver qualification (DQ) file requirements in 49 CFR Part 391. 

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News•by Staff•May 27, 2022

64% of Highway Firms had Vehicles Crash into their Work Zones

A new study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS highlights growing crash danger at highway work zones.

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News•by Staff•May 27, 2022

Survey: Blind Spot Warning is Most Popular ADAS Technology

Consumer Reports surveyed 47,000 owners of 2017-2022 model year vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems to find out what systems they liked and disliked.

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News•by Staff•May 27, 2022

New Coalition Aims to Reduce Pedestrian Crashes

The Vulnerable Road Users Injury Prevention Alliance is utilizing real-world data to address traffic safety trends as it relates to pedestrians.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2022

Recall News: Ford, Tesla

Ford issues two separate recalls impacting 349,216 vehicles while Tesla issues a recall of nearly 130,000 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2022

Louisiana Moves Closer to Banning Handheld Phones Behind the Wheel

The Louisiana House has passed a bill prohibiting drivers from using handheld cell phones. The bill is now headed to the state Senate.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2022

If Activated, AEB Could Reduce Crashes by 60%

A new analysis calculates the number of crashes that could be avoided if drivers would use advanced safety features. Unfortunately, there is a tendency to turn them off.

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News•by Staff•May 20, 2022

450 Roadway Deaths Estimated for Memorial Day Weekend

The National Safety Council’s fatality estimate for the 2022 Memorial holiday period includes 35 more deaths than its 2021 estimate.

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News•by Staff•May 20, 2022

New Certification Test Aims to Advance Skills for ADAS Repairs

ADAS features are increasingly optional or standard even in mainstream vehicles, yet repairing those systems when they malfunction after a crash requires a unique skillset. A new certification test for technicians to qualify them to diagnose, service, and calibrate ADAS.

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