Not all car crashes are created equal. They can cause varying amounts of damage, to both property and people, and they happen for several reasons — from human error to mechanical failure to...
Road Safety Progress in Emerging Markets – Pakistan With Dr. Muhammad Navid Tahir
In the latest episode of the Global Road Safety podcast, Tony Douglas and Nate Hanson speak with Dr. Muhammad Navid Tahir who is currently the assistant professor of Public Health at the University...
Five Things Every New Fleet Safety Manager Needs to Know
Safety is a fleet manager’s most important responsibility. It starts with screening and hiring the right drivers and providing them with advanced training and extends to the ongoing monitoring of...
Sharing the Road: Why Cyclist and Pedestrian Fatalities are Up and How to Prevent Them
Onboard safety features in vehicles are more reliable and advanced than ever. Yet 2020 saw the highest number of cyclist and pedestrian fatalities in the United States since the 1980s.
The Cost of Road Rage: Surprising Statistics About Aggressive Driving
We’ve all had those moments behind the wheel; maybe it’s after a long day of work or perhaps it happens after sitting in traffic for too long. But at some point, we have all felt aggravated by other...
10 Terrifying Facts About Texting And Driving
Texting while driving is extremely dangerous and irresponsible. This is why most states throughout the United States have made cell phone use behind the wheel illegal. Although many drivers,...
4 Ways to Improve Driver Happiness – And Why it Matters
With low unemployment rates and a tight labor market, companies face mounting challenges to find and retain good drivers. Unlike industries where work is conducted from a desk or behind a counter,...
How Safe is Autonomous Driving?
The fantasy of a self-driving vehicle has been around almost as long as the automotive industry itself. But in the past 15 years, that dream has become a mission for many tech-driven automakers. In...
CSA Scores Explained: How to Understand and Improve Your Safety Record
Preventing crashes and fatalities related to large vehicles such as trucks and buses is at the heart of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mission. With the creation of its CSA...
Penske’s Commitment to Driver Safety Starts with Smith System
With so many distractions on the road, it’s essential that Penske Logistics’ professional truck drivers stay safe.
The company, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, relies on Smith System driver...