THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
The FMCSA declared a Nevada-licensed commercial driver to be an imminent hazard to public safety, ordering him to cease operation of any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
January 16, 2020
Changing driver behavior is the key to long-term success. There are five principles to changing driver behavior.
January 6, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking public comment about possibly permitting camera-based rear visibility systems to be used as an alternative to inside and outside rearview mirrors on heavy-duty vehicles.
October 30, 2019
Camera-based safety systems are helping fleets identify risky behaviors and foster accountability in ways camera-less telematics cannot.
September 21, 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
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a partial compliance delay for certain requirements of its final rule establishing a federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
September 6, 2019
A focus on protecting drivers is also good for business. Utilize a telematics program to track and promote safe practices.
September 6, 2019
A recent study has found a strong link between fleets that invest in advanced safety technologies and emphasize company-wide safety culture and greatly improved safety performance outcomes.
August 19, 2019
The global telematics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7% over the next five years, with developments in North America leading the way.
July 3, 2019
From Uber drivers to scooter users and pedestrians buried in their cell phones, fleet drivers navigating medium-duty trucks in the big city face an entirely different reality than their suburban or rural counterparts.
March 20, 2019
Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.
December 6, 2018
When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.
November 23, 2018
With more and more states allowing for either medicinal and recreational marijuana sales, many fleets are beginning to show concern about whether or not they need to keep a closer eye on their drivers.
September 27, 2018
At this year’s Fleet Safety Conference, which has moved to Las Vegas, representatives from the FMCSA, the NTSB, and vehicle testing consultants AMCI Global will discuss the current and upcoming vehicle safety technologies and how they could reduce fatal and non-fatal crashes.
September 21, 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board would like to see video event recorders in every commercial vehicle to help with crash investigations and improve driver safety.
September 14, 2018