Electric vehicles, or EVs, are more common than ever before. With more models expected to reach the market over the next few years, it’s becoming more feasible for companies to use these vehicles in...
The Eyes Have It: Visual Skills and Driving Safety with Dr. Sherylle Calder and Andrew Crickmay
Whether you spend most of your time on the field or behind the wheel, your visual-motor skills have a massive impact on your performance. Tony Douglas, President and CEO of Smith System, spoke with...
Is Your Fleet’s Infotainment System Hurting More Than It Is Helping?
Technology has changed rapidly in recent years, and, as a result, so has driver training. Today, creating a safer driver means looking at how that technology is affecting not just your drivers, but...
Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving and How to Avoid It
It often feels like there is too much to do in today’s world and not enough time to get it done. So we extend our work hours and attempt to complete our tasks as soon as possible. The downside is...
Project Management Tips for Fleets
The daily management of a fleet of vehicles can be challenging at the best of times, regardless of the size of the fleet. The task of a driver safety professional includes reducing operating costs,...
Behind-the-Wheel Training vs. E-Learning
Driver safety is critical to the overall success of your business. When drivers are involved in on-the-job crashes, it’s the employer who ultimately pays the price. Establishing a safe driving...
How National Grid Is Improving Fleet Safety with Smith System Training
With more than 11,500 drivers, National Grid, understands how critical it is to invest in the safety of each and every employee. The gas and electric utility company, which covers Massachusetts,...
Three Ways Telematics are Changing Fleet Management
Do you know how many drivers in your fleet are habitual speeders? Who regularly forgets to buckle their seat belts? What about trends in your fleet’s fuel economy or unnecessary idle times — are...
5 Driver Safety Tips for Holiday Weekends
The official kick-off to summer begins with the Memorial Day weekend. Many people hit the road to visit family and friends or simply to take a few days off to relax after a long winter. This time of...
Benefits of Tracking Off-Road Fleet Equipment Using Telematics
For many businesses, the ability to track and manage their fleet and equipment is a complex task, and the costs to each company can be substantial. However, when companies take advantage of the...