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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJune 11, 2010

Senior Management Role Critical in Reducing Preventable Crashes

To effectively cut the rate of preventable accidents, fleet safety efforts require senior executive engagement in program development, funding allocation, communication, and leadership.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJune 11, 2010

Cell Phone & Texting Pose Serious Liability Risks

Recent National Safety Council figures reveal the alarming incidence of crashes caused by cell-phoning and texting drivers. Companies have begun to recognize the liability of such behaviors.

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NewsJune 4, 2010

One in Five Drivers Would Likely Fail Written DMV Test

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Nearly 1 in 5 licensed drivers — roughly 38 million Americans — would not pass a written drivers test exam if taken today, according to the results of the 2010 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test.

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NewsJune 2, 2010

How to Safeguard Against Drowsy Driving

WASHINGTON - Less than half of Americans say they get a good night's sleep every night. Combine excessive sleepiness with a vehicle and the risk for a fall-asleep crash increases significantly.

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NewsJune 1, 2010

Fleets Honored for Safe Driving

ARLINGTON, VA - A number of commercial fleets were recently recognized by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) for continuing to elevate safety performance.

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NewsMay 28, 2010

Tailgating Tops List of Driving Habits for Local Distribution Fleets

SAN DIEGO - Following too closely, not looking far ahead, and traffic violations are the top three driving issues among fleets in the local distribution industry, based on data from DriveCam Inc.

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NewsMay 26, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here's some advice, culled from the California Driver Handbook, on when and when not to use a vehicle horn.

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NewsMay 25, 2010

Sysco Deploys Video-Based Solution to Reduce Vehicle Accidents

SAN DIEGO - Sysco Corporation has signed on to a 5-year commitment to deploy DriveCam's Driver Risk Management solution in its entire fleet of 9,000 vehicles.

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NewsMay 19, 2010

Utah Trucker Faces DUI Charges in Fiery Crash

OGDEN, UT - A Utah truck driver has been arrested after blood tests indicated he was driving under the influence of illegal drugs when he crashed his rig carrying diesel fuel in March, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.

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NewsMay 17, 2010

New Book Seeks to Improve Interaction between Motorists and Commercial Drivers

CROSSVILLE, TN - A long haul trucker aims to provide crucial information on how the normal, everyday driver of a non-commercial vehicle can drive safely around commercial vehicles.

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