Brittany Britt of Davis Transfer understands the power of video. Get definitive answers on how incidents start and how drivers react. Having forward-facing and cab-facing cameras protects your fleet and provides coaching opportunities against close following, cell phone use and much more. Hear Brittany's story in this video. or, for more information, go to info.smartdrive.net.
Retrofitting older vehicles with a collision warning system and a telematics device can significantly improve driver behavior and enhance safety, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
LeasePlan USA has partnered with AutoAp, Inc., an automotive safety recall software company, to offer recall management solutions to fleets.
Make sure your fleet drivers are aware of the dangers of carjacking, and know what to do to avoid the situation.
Blair Schober, U.S. Fleet, EH&S, and Telecom Manager for Red Hawk Fire & Security was named winner of the 2018 Fleet Safety award during the Fleet Safety Conference.
This year’s Fleet Safety Conference started off with a lively discussion during the Future of Vehicle Safety Forum, which included representatives from federal agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can add on average an extra $3,000 to the repair bill after a crash due to pricey sensors and their calibration requirements, according to new research from AAA.
Texas led the nation in distracted driving deaths in 2017, as 366 people lost their lives as a result of an inattentive driver, according to the National Safety Council’s analysis of 2017 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The winner of the 2018 Fleet Safety Award has been selected and will be revealed at the 2018 Fleet Safety Conference located at a new location near Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada.
With more and more states allowing for either medicinal and recreational marijuana sales, many fleets are beginning to show concern about whether or not they need to keep a closer eye on their drivers.
Driving Dynamics, Inc. has hired Tracy Caldwell as its risk and safety services consultant for the Newark, Delaware-based provider of driver training to fleets in North America.
General Motors Co. has mobilized all of its vehicle brands, as well as OnStar, GM Financial and its Customer Care and Aftersales team to help customers impacted by Hurricane Florence recover as quickly as possible
Nissan Motor Co. will debut its Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced active safety and driver-assist technologies, on its sixth-generation 2019 Altima and 2019 Rogue this fall.
Safety engineers behind the Volvo 360c, a new autonomous concept from Volvo Cars, are aiming to create a universal standard for a safe method of communication between fully autonomous vehicles and other road users.
Safety is a perennial concern for fleets. As roadways become increasingly hazardous, there are various approaches that fleets can take in order to improve the safety in their operations.
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies will begin testing advanced safety technology from Safe Drive Systems with a select group of vehicles in client fleets to see if the radar-based collision avoidance technology can reduce insurance claims.
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) held its annual Benchmark Conference in Charlottesville, Va., from Oct. 11-12. Read about last year's conference here. Photos by Mike Antich.
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