THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Sharing the road with trucks and semi-trailer trucks can be very dangerous — especially as some semis weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.
With some areas of the country experiencing the coldest weather in decades, now is a good time to remind your drivers how to avoid or correct a slide on icy roads.
Frigid conditions can bring snow and wind, which can sometimes lead to whiteout conditions on the road. Whiteouts are particularly dangerous and have been known to lead to catastrophic pileups of dozens of cars.
In the chilly winter weather many drivers think warming up their car by leaving the engine idling makes smart sense. Actually, it can be dangerous in a number of ways.
Adaptive headlight systems allow drivers to spot a difficult-to-see object on a dark, curvy road about a third of a second earlier than they would with conventional headlights, according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Icy bridges, a winter weather hazard that's often underestimated, cause more injuries and fatalities than tornadoes, lighting and floods combined each year.
Collisions caused by improper lane changes are a one of the most common types, according to insurance and legal experts.
These five tips will help fleet drivers avoid low-speed collisions when driving in parking lots.
Let's take a closer look at the most popular videos of 2018 on AutomotiveFleet.com, which are mostly safety videos.
Icy roads and blowing snow can mean everything from skidding and sliding to reduced visibility. Drivers should follow these six tips to stay safe.