THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
For commercial drivers, winter can sometimes pose dangerous and even deadly conditions. Fleet drivers can follow these eight strategies to remain safe behind the wheel when faced with snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
December 19, 2019
Want to keep your drivers safer if they need to navigate residential neighborhoods on Halloween? Follow these tips.
October 25, 2019
Failure to wear a seat belt was the second most commonly cited safety violation for both commercial vehicles and passenger cars during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week last July.
September 18, 2019
For the first time in four years, the National Safety Council has estimated less than 400 roadway fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend.
May 20, 2019
Adaptive headlight systems allow drivers to spot a difficult-to-see object on a dark, curvy road about a third of a second earlier than they would with conventional headlights, according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
January 18, 2019
Icy bridges, a winter weather hazard that's often underestimated, cause more injuries and fatalities than tornadoes, lighting and floods combined each year.
January 14, 2019
Icy roads and blowing snow can mean everything from skidding and sliding to reduced visibility. Drivers should follow these six tips to stay safe.
December 13, 2018
A successful and safe towing experience requires some know-how. Simply put, towing is best approached the way the professionals do it.
December 10, 2018
Commercial drivers tend to be more skilled than the average motorist. Even so, it's always good to encourage your fleet to keep their defensive driving tactics up to snuff.
November 21, 2018
With school back in full swing, now is a good time to remind fleet drivers of best practices for driving safely in school zones.
November 14, 2018
Fleet managers should remind drivers about how to drive safely in dense fog. Fog can come on suddenly — and it can reduce a driver's visibility to one-quarter of a mile or less.
November 9, 2018
Make sure your fleet drivers are aware of the dangers of carjacking, and know what to do to avoid the situation.
November 2, 2018
Winter is around the corner, and it may be time to check whether your fleet drivers are carrying winter emergency kits. Here's a suggestion from Autotrader about what should be included.
October 26, 2018
The autumn brings with it apple picking, stunning fall foliage, and both spooky and satiating holidays. However, autumn also means wet leaves on the roadways and lots of traffic.
October 19, 2018
At some point every driver will experience moments of tunnel vision — a sort of mental "checking out" that means they are no longer fully focused on the task at hand. In those moments, a driver may not see debris in the road or even an oncoming car.
September 21, 2018