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From distracted and impaired driving to theft and lawsuits, it was a year of ups and downs for fleets and road safety.
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With Amazon and other employers under fire for distracted driving, increased theft for both fuel, vehicles, and catalytic converters, new speed-limiting tech, and revised safety regulations, it’s been a boisterous year for fleets. But several articles on best practices for building safety programs, managing drivers, and looking at data, helped managers stay on top of safety initiatives.
Here are Automotive Fleet’s top safety posts from the past year.
What’s the actual cost when it comes to fleet accidents at your company? It's probably higher than you think.
Fleet safety policies are crucial for establishing expectations, rules, procedures, and punishments. Here's how to turn your fleet's policies into a formal safety program.
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.
Catalytic converters contain amounts of highly expensive metals, making the units extremely attractive to criminals seeking easy, quick cash. The number of such thefts is soaring, and the thieves are becoming more dangerous.
Whether your drivers think they’re safe or not, fleet managers can help build a realistic view of their behaviors and manage risk with these tips.
Amazon is Target of $100 Million Lawsuit for Causing Driver Distraction
Four Pickup Trucks Rank Among Most Stolen Vehicle of Past Decade
New York Bill would Require Speed Limiting Tech in New Vehicles
Nation’s Top Safety Investigator Calls Out DOT for Misleading Crash Stat
NTSB Issues New Safety Recommendations for Commercial Vehicles
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Distracted driving remains one of the most persistent risks in fleet operations. New approaches focus on removing mobile device use entirely while adding real-time safety support.
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As distraction risks evolve, fleets are turning to smarter, more connected technologies to better understand what’s happening behind the wheel. Part 2 explores how these tools are helping identify risky behaviors and improve visibility across operations.
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What fleets capture to improve safety can also expose them in litigation, forcing leaders to rethink how data is managed, stored, and shared.
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Distracted driving is often measured by what we can see—phones in hand, eyes off the road. But what about the distractions we can’t? A recent incident raises a bigger question about awareness, attention, and why subtle risks so often go unnoticed.
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While serious crashes are declining, a rise in minor incidents and ongoing risk hotspots underscore the need for continued fleet safety investment.
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Fleets have more driver data than ever, so why isn't behavior changing? Training requires more than reports and coaching — it requires real-world practice.
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A two-part conversation with Stefan Heck on how AI is transforming the fight against distracted driving. As fleets adopt smarter tools, the focus shifts from reacting to preventing risk. In Part 1, we look at where AI is making an impact for fleets today.
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More people on foot means more risk for drivers. These pedestrian safety tips can help prevent serious injuries and keep everyone safer on the road.
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Safer crews. Fewer incidents. Better uptime. Learn how driver-assist technology is changing the way vocational fleets operate.
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An 11% drop in pedestrian fatalities in early 2025 signals progress in U.S. road safety, but elevated death rates and ongoing risks underscore the need for continued action from fleets and policymakers.
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