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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2025

Survey Reveals 7 in 10 Company Drivers Fear Injury, Death, or Lawsuits

Nationwide’s survey shows 53% of drivers regularly take work-related calls while driving, whereas 1 in 4 respond to work texts or emails on the road, prompting hands-free safety policies and training.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2024

Fleet Drivers Distracted By Work and Want More Safety Training, Study Finds

Drivers are also overwhelmingly supportive of technology like dash cams and telematics, which they feel can improve their safety on the roads and increase transparency and accountability.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2022

Nationwide, Idelic Team Up to Boost Fleet Driver Safety

Under the new alliance, Nationwide commercial fleet customers will have discounted access to Idelic’s driver performance management and risk prevention program.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Survey: 86% of Americans Back Hands-Free Law

Data from Nationwide reveals that drivers are distracted by their phone up to nine times during a typical 20-mile commute. Most drivers surveyed want to see hands-free legislation enacted.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2022

Survey: 76% of People Say Drivers are More Reckless than in 2020

A new survey from Nationwide Insurance indicates that drivers are blaming the other guy for risky behaviors. Some 85% rate their own driving as excellent or very good, but only 29% give the same rating to other drivers.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 8, 2022

Gail Watson Retires from Nationwide

After 40 years, Watson's responsibilities at Nationwide Insurance included managing the fleet leasing contract for 3,000 nationally dispersed vehicles with an annual spend of $38 million.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJanuary 12, 2022

Oh, The Changes She's Seen

In five decades as a fleet professional, Gail Watson has witnessed and managed wholesale industry changes. Her advice upon retiring: “Don’t be afraid to try new things!”

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2020

Nationwide and Samsara Partner to Incentivize Safe Fleet Driving

Starting this month, Nationwide will provide a subsidy to eligible insureds who install Samsara telematics solutions and meet safety-focused key performance indicators.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherOctober 30, 2018

Women in Fleet: Nationwide's Gail Watson

Involved in fleet for more than four decades, Gail Watson enjoys the uniqueness of the fleet industry, always looking forward to new developments.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonApril 18, 2018

Q&A: Nationwide's Commercial Telematics Director

Pete Frey joined Nationwide in March as its commercial telematics director. He has been tasked with developing a usage-based insurance program for commercial fleets.

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