Fleet driver safety stands unparalleled in significance for professionals dedicated to ensuring safe driving practices. With approximately 20% of fleet driver safety standing unparalleled in...
The essentials of a fleet safety program
Comparing Behind-the-Wheel Training and 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...
Optimize Fleet Performance: The Effects of Aggressive Braking and Acceleration
DOT Requirements and Regulations for CDL Truck Drivers
It takes a special set of skills to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). In order to do so, drivers must obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) after being tested on both their...
5 Smith System Resources for Driver Trainers
As a certified trainer who teaches driving safety to other drivers in your company, you already have the best resource you can get: a Smith System certification and a strong working knowledge of how...
Why Your Company Needs a ‘How’s My Driving?’ Decal Program
If you have ever glimpsed the back of a commercial vehicle, you may have noticed a decal that reads, "How's My Driving?" with a phone number to call for feedback. The ‘How’s My Driving?’ vehicle...
The Complete DOT Audit Checklist
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regularly conducts audits to ensure companies comply with all regulations. Since 2010, the number of DOT audits has increased. This increase is due, in part, to...
The Cost of On-the-Job Traffic Crashes
On-the-job traffic crashes cost employers and commercial carriers billions of dollars each year.
How to Navigate Winter Road Conditions Safely
Most drivers are affected by winter weather. According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 70% of the roads in the U.S. are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snow...