A recent study has found a strong link between fleets that invest in advanced safety technologies and emphasize company-wide safety culture and greatly improved safety performance outcomes.
Driving Dynamics Inc. plans to host a four-day driving coach certification event from Sept. 10 to 13 at its Newark, Del., headquarters, the company announced.
Driving Dynamics Inc. has enhanced its behind-the-wheel safety training program, DriveReady Advantage and has published its summer-fall open enrollment schedule for the course.
Driving Dynamics Inc. has introduced its CoachInsight Advantage certification course for fleet drivers, which serves as a precursor to its DriverAdvantage behind-the-wheel training.
Advanced Driver Training Services will begin offering Special Topic Presentations as training to help fleet drivers identify and eliminate unsafe habits and collisions.
Commercial fleet drivers log a lot of miles, which puts them at higher risk for accidents. The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20% with some industries even higher.
The two key pillars to fleet safety are spec’ing the asset to ensure a vehicle is safe and managing driver behavior. Both are effective safety strategies, but there are limitations and constraints to an asset-focused fleet safety program.
Known as ‘the new drunk driving,’ distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year. Here’s how work truck fleets deal with distracted driving temptations.
Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.
When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.