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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

Video: 9 Tips for Driving in Heavy Rain

Hurricane season is a good time to remind drivers how to stay safe if they are forced to drive in torrential rains and wind. Experts suggest these tips.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

Verizon Connect Salutes Fleet Drivers

Verizon Connect surveyed more than 400 users of its telematics systems to share data points as a way to salute fleet drivers as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the telematics provider announced. The week is meant as a way to recognize professional drivers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Volvo Aims for Safety Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Communication

Safety engineers behind the Volvo 360c, a new autonomous concept from Volvo Cars, are aiming to create a universal standard for a safe method of communication between fully autonomous vehicles and other road users.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

DHL Holds Third Driver Safety Competition

More than 800 company drivers participated in five months of safety competitions with nine finalists convening for the final competition in Illinois.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2018

Video: How Drivers Can Deal with Physical Issues

Leg cramps, back pain, and muscle spasms can strike at any time, including when a driver is behind the wheel. When it happens on the road, certain physical issues can be downright dangerous.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Human Operators Will Determine Self-Driving Vehicle Safety: Report

A new report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) highlights the fact that human operators will still exert significant control over autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the foreseeable future, bringing with it a host of safety issues that need to be addressed.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2018

Video: Reminding Drivers to Wear Seat Belts

Commercial fleet managers should mandate that drivers always remain buckled up when operating a company vehicle. While it's a relatively simple reminder, seat-belt use should be strongly emphasized as a way to keep the employee driver safe and limit liability.

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Nobody Asked Me, But...by Sherb BrownAugust 30, 2018

Big Brother Isn't Always a Bad Thing

Driving is a dangerous activity, and fleet managers have to work hard to protect their drivers' safety. Though the number of fatal accidents has decreased meaningfully from 2005, when features like backup cameras were released, death rates have been climbing again recently with the increase of distracted driving.

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Articlesby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanAugust 29, 2018

How to Hire Great Drivers

A decline in the volume of driver applications doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice hiring best practices. Here’s how to ensure potential drivers are the best fit for your company.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2018

Speeding Declines After Boston Reduces Limit

Speeding declined significantly in Boston, after the city lowered the limit to 25 miles per hour from 30 mph, according to new analysis from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released today.

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