THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Over the past five years, nearly 800 people have lost their lives while attempting to drive across railroad tracks, which is why NHTSA and the Federal Railroad Administration have re-launched a $5.6 million awareness campaign.
In a series of tweets, CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla has gone into the trucking business.
When your vehicle runs over and crushes a soda can, it's due to a 4,000-to-1 weight ratio. That's the exact same weight ratio of a moving freight train striking your vehicle.
With over 200,000 railroad crossings nationwide, fleet managers should remind their drivers to be cautious when driving over them.
Here are 15 recommendations from nine subject-matter experts on how to further improve OTD times.
Last year alone, 232 people died in railroad crossing accidents in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This video is part of a new railroad crossing safety ad campaign, launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Video courtesy of NHTSA and the Federal Railroad Administration.
When I first read articles about the use of drones in fleet operations, I used to roll my eyes. But, no longer. After talking with many fleet managers, I now believe that drones in commercial applications will have a major impact in a variety of industries. At most companies, drone operations will fall outside the domain of fleet, at least initially. As FAA restrictions are eased, drones will proliferate into mainstream business practices, with the insurance and energy industries in the vanguard
September is National Rail Safety Month, so here are some tips you can share with fleet drivers. Video courtesy of Operation Lifesaver California and the California Office of Traffic Safety. For the full fleet safety tip, click here.
One of the perennial reasons given for order-to-delivery (OTD) delays is rail constraints. This has been an ongoing issue in the U.S., but, now, with the dramatic expansion of automotive production south of the border, rail constraints in Mexico will begin to play a greater role in fleet OTD discussions.
This CBS News video report explains why the Federal Railroad Administration is imploring all states to inspect stoplights at rail crossings to ensure they're properly sequenced with interconnected railroad crossing equipment. Click here for the story.