In 1981, the Federal Aviation Administration imposed a new rule designed to increase safety for both flight crew members and passengers. The new mandate, called the sterile cockpit rule, required...
What Do Insurance Providers Think of Driver Safety Training?
Any company that hires drivers has many different safety considerations. Regardless of whether those drivers are piloting heavy haul vehicles or four-door sedans, the core concern of the company is...
What Happens if You Have a Car Crash in a Company Vehicle?
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...
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...
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...
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving for Healthcare Workers
Emergency workers are committed to keeping the public safe, but the nature of their jobs often puts them in peril. From fighting fires to combating criminals, emergency responders face a number of...
How Negligent Entrustment Can Affect Your Company
If one of your employees has a crash while driving a company vehicle, your company could be found guilty of negligent entrustment and ultimately be on the hook for damages.
Best Practices for Monitoring Drivers’ MVRs
One of the best ways to improve the overall safety of your fleet is to have a complete understanding of your drivers’ individual on-road behavior.
Who Is Subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
When it comes to safety on the road, no one is watching more closely than the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
As an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FMCSA...