Drowsy Driving: 6 Avoidance Tips
All drivers are vulnerable to drowsy driving, but commercial drivers are at higher risk as they log more and often longer consecutive hours on the road than the average motorist.
May 10, 2019
All drivers are vulnerable to drowsy driving, but commercial drivers are at higher risk as they log more and often longer consecutive hours on the road than the average motorist.
May 10, 2019
Regular monitoring of drivers' motor vehicle records help fleets further reduce accident risk. Here's how to do it.
March 15, 2019
A sudden tire blowout can happen anywhere, anytime. It can be a frustrating situation for a busy commercial driver on a schedule. More importantly, a tire blowout can pose a serious safety hazard.
February 22, 2019
Sharing the road with trucks and semi-trailer trucks can be very dangerous — especially as some semis weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.
February 15, 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
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
Make sure your fleet drivers are aware of the dangers of carjacking, and know what to do to avoid the situation.
November 2, 2018
With today’s sophisticated vehicles, fortunately, brake failure isn't a common occurrence. However, even the unexpected can happen — and if it does, it can be a frightening and dangerous situation.
August 24, 2018
Roundabouts reduce collisions because vehicle must slow down, but they can be tricky to navigate. Here's how to do it.
June 7, 2018
Reducing motorcycle fatalities — and keeping your fleet drivers safe — begins with an understanding of how to fleet drivers should operate around motorcyclists.
May 11, 2018
Cyclists have a legal right to the road. As a driver, showing respect and courtesy when sharing the road can help cut down on accidents and save lives.
April 16, 2018
Fatigue can have deadly consequences on the road. Sleepy drivers cause nearly one in 10 crashes nationwide and drivers who skimp on sleep — getting just five hours of shuteye nightly — nearly double their risk of a crash.
March 30, 2018
Spring showers can quickly turn into downpours, and that can mean dangerous road conditions for drivers. The vast majority of weather-related crashes happen on wet pavement and during rainfall — 73% on wet pavement and 46% during rainfall.
March 23, 2018
Learn how fleets drivers should deal with aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, following too closely behind another vehicle, unnecessary horn honking, and verbal assaults.
March 19, 2018
Earthquakes may not be common, but they can strike in every region of the country — and usually without warning. Drivers should know what to do if one hits when they're behind the wheel.
March 9, 2018
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