The days are long gone when airbags and three-point seatbelts were considered high-end safety kit for cars. The technology used to keep motorists safe has evolved rapidly over the past…
Photo: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz has introduced new smart safety technologies for the S-Class that can help reduce the impact of collisions against the vehicle. The automaker’s Pre-Safe Impulse Side system can guide…
Recently, I reviewed video of several hundred vehicle collisions. While there were many expected findings, such as the severe impacts of distracted and drowsy driving, there were also some surprises.…
This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual Operation Safe Driver Week has centered its focus on speeding. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, less traffic, largely due…
Photo: Unsplash/Oscar Nilsson Driver safety is more important than ever. Although the nation’s roadways may be emptier due to COVID-19, multiple reports have shown they are not necessarily safer—and may…
Photo: Jeff Chabot via Pixabay While age does have some impact on potential truck driver risk, commercial motor vehicle driving experience is more important when considering risk, according to a…
Proper wiper system maintenance shouldn’t be neglected. Research has shown that poor visibility is a significant contributor to many accidents. Photo: Valeriia Miller from Pexels Your drivers have probably all experienced that…
Crashes that involved being rear-ended and hitting parked vehicles continued to dominate the top-five accident descriptions in the fleet industry. Source: The CEI Group Crashes that occur during parking situations…
The COVID-19 pandemic has every business revisiting long-established operational protocols to ensure the safety of its employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders. Photo: iStockphoto.com The COVID-19 pandemic has every business…
While safety is a top-of-mind fleet concern, America’s roads continue to be a hazardous place to do business. After falling over the past several decades, collision rates — including fatalities…
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