
Which Fleet Types Have the Highest Severe Speeding Rates?
New research from SambaSafety finds significant differences in speeding rates across fleet industries, even as nearly 90% of surveyed fleets report using telematics.
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New research from SambaSafety finds significant differences in speeding rates across fleet industries, even as nearly 90% of surveyed fleets report using telematics.
Read More →EL SEGUNDO, CA - Statistics show that 2009 was the least deadly year on American roads in nearly 60 years. With the growing use of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), that momentum should continue into the future.
Read More →SAN ANTONIO, TX - With deer mating season beginning this fall, drivers in a number of states need to take special care to avoid collisions with deer crossing roads.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation on Oct. 5 unveiled an upgraded 5-Star Safety Ratings System for new vehicles and released the safety ratings for the first 2011 model-year vehicles tested under the program.
Read More →BLOOMINGTON, IL - A new State Farm survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, shows that despite academic research indicating the consequences of texting while driving can be as severe as drunk driving, some teens still don't see it that way.
Read More →BETHESDA, MD - With fewer daylight hours in the fall and winter, it's important to make sure your fleet vehicles can be seen by others and driver visibility is not compromised. Fall Car Care Month in October is also National Headlight Safety Month, the perfect time for a safety inspection of vehicle lights and wipers, according to the Car Care Council.
Read More →WASHINGTON - BMW of North America is recalling more than 198,300 vehicles because of a potential power assist braking problem. The safety recall affects certain MY 2004-2010 5-Series, MY 2004-2010 6-Series and MY 2002-2008 7-Series vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
Read More →ROGERS, AR - American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council announced its 2010 award recipients on Sept. 29. Winners included ABF Freight System Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark. (large fleet category), Dupré Logistics LLC of Lafayette, La. (mid-size fleet category), and TCW/Tennessee Express of Nashville, Tenn. (small fleet category).
Read More →CEDAR CITY, UT - The Utah Highway Patrol on Sept 21 arrested and charged tour van driver Yasushi Mikuni with 10 counts of negligent driving under the influence of a controlled substance and causing death or serious injury -- a third-degree felony, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.
Read More →PALO ALTO, CA - Tesla Motors has launched a voluntary safety recall of 439 Roadster models 2.0 and 2.5 because of a potential fire risk.
Read More →ALPHARETTA, GA - AmeriFleet Transportation is recognizing Drive Safely Work Week (October 4-8), the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety's (NETS) annual workplace safety campaign, with a full schedule of activities designed to promote safe driving practices.
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