Distracted driving continues taking a toll on America’s roads. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, some 391,000 people were injured as the direct result of distracted driving in 2015,...
100 Days of Dangerous Driving
Many people view Memorial Day as the beginning of summer, and Labor Day typically signals its end. We celebrate the days in-between for their sunshine and warm weather, but safety experts pay...
6 Close Quarter Maneuvering Tips for Heavy Haul Trucking
Maneuvering in close quarters is a challenge in any situation, but the larger the vehicle, the greater the challenge.
For heavy haul truckers, close quarter maneuvering can be particularly tricky....
Key Traits to Look for in an Expert Fleet Safety Program
Safety is always top of mind for every driving safety professional — for many reasons. From a cost standpoint, vehicle collisions rate as some of the most expensive workplace accidents, according to...
The Importance of Converging Fleet Safety Technology
As technology in vehicles becomes more prevalent, drivers have more tools than ever before to provide them with the information they need behind-the-wheel. With in-vehicle options like GPS devices,...
Two-Wheeler Behind-the-Wheel Training: Why Is It so Important?
Knowing the right way to handle yourself behind the wheel is important whether you’re driving a car, truck or large commercial vehicle. But for anyone who rides a motorcycle, driver training is the...
What to Consider When Developing a Fleet Safety Management Policy
If you have a fleet, no matter how large or small, a fleet safety management policy is essential. This policy represents a commitment to a culture of safety and provides guidelines for how vehicles...
3 Goals for an Experienced Fleet Safety Management Team
No other topic is as important to driver safety professionals as fleet driver safety. With an estimated average of 20% of fleet vehicles involved in crashes each year, the importance of proper...
Pink Jeep Tours Focuses on Safety Using the Smith System
When musician and land developer Don Pratt started his new business in Sedona, AZ, back in 1960, he became the first company in America to provide Jeep tours. But that wasn’t all that made his...
5 Best Practices for Creating Fleet Policies and Procedures
Regardless of the size of your company’s fleet, it’s important to have comprehensive fleet policies and procedures in place. With a solid fleet policy, you will create a clear picture of what is...