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This past week has been a fleet manager's nightmare of historic proportions. A winter blizzard has paralyzed nearly half of the nation -- from Texas to Maine -- creating whiteout conditions for motorists and pummeling roads with ice and snow. The Michigan State Police and Department of Transportation have issued the following tips for motorists.
Read More →This week's advice, taken from the Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook, concerns measures that drivers can take when they anticipate a collision is about to occur. You may want to pass this along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.
Read More →Driver’s Alert, a pioneer in the fleet safety, risk reduction and online training industries, today announced it was selected by Automotive Resources International (ARI) as a partner in its recently announced ARI Driver Watch program.
Read More →Here are some suggested procedures for drivers to follow when pulled over by a law enforcement officer. This advice was taken from the North Carolina Driver's Handbook.
Read More →The snow storms that brought much of the South to a frigid standstill this past week provided a reminder of how surprising the weather can be -- and how unprepared some cities and drivers can be when they're not accustomed to such harsh weather. This week's tip comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Read More →This week's tip, taken from The State of Alaska Driver Manual, concerns the risks associated with tailgating a tractor trailer.
Read More →While city workers in parts of New York and New Jersey struggle to clear all roads after recent snow storms, now seems to be a good time to remind fleet drivers in all states about precautions they can take during winter driving conditions.
Read More →This week heavy rains are pummeling Southwest and West Coast states. So here's some advice, taken from the Arizona Driver License Manual & Customer Service Guide, on how to deal with the risk of hydroplaning. You may want to pass this along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.
Read More →HARRISBURG, PA - With temperatures and wind chills hovering in the teens or lower in Pennsylvania, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler this week urged motorists to be sure that vehicles are properly serviced and contain a well-stocked emergency kit.
Read More →DALLAS - While many people believe a bright, sunny day is optimal for driving, the reality is that blinding glare from sun, snow and vehicles is a significant contributing factor to fatal auto accidents. Additionally, a recent survey commissioned by Essilor of America Inc. found that 20 percent of eyeglass wearers sometimes drive without their prescription glasses and instead wear non-prescription sunglasses.
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