Driver safety and cost containment are the top two priorities of most fleets, with the state of the economy typically dictating which of the two will be the No.1 priority…
Fleet managers are continually examining a wide range of initiatives to reduce the frequency of accidents, which run the gamut from vehicle selection to implementing advanced driver-assistance safety technology to…
The road to autonomous trucks starts with active vehicle safety systems, and will continue with data collection and advancements in system technology. Active safety systems are nothing new for the…
When it comes to heavy trucks, there is no such thing as being too safe. Here’s what fleets can do to stay on top of the most effective safety strategies.…
Drivers can help keep highways safe for everyone. Every hour of every day, thousands of drivers are on the nation’s highways. This puts them in a great position to positively…
Truck safety, just like playing a football game, requires continual preparation and adjustment. Circumstances change – on the road, in the industry and among the rules and regulations. It takes…
When natural disasters strike, fleets should turn toward preparation, coordination and safety. Habits are hard to break. As a former California Highway Patrolman (CHP), I made a habit of checking…
By keeping up with FMCSA’s safety guidelines, a fleet is more likely to receive a positive safety record and stay on the road Every month this column shares information to…
Are there places to be especially alert for unsafe behavior? Is there anything a driver can do to prevent unsafe driving by others? Check out the answers to these questions…
Trucking fleets and their drivers know the guardrails of their business – both the physical barriers on the road and the federal regulations in the books. Still, questions arise. Find…
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