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.
How to Reduce Employer Liability for On-the-Job Crashes
It’s an employer’s responsibility to protect their employees, as well as the company’s bottom line. And when crashes happen on the job, it’s often the employer who is ultimately responsible.
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5 Cost-Effective Ways to Reduce Traffic Crashes
For driver safety professionals, reducing crashes is always top of mind. Traffic crashes are costly and result in lost productivity, and they can create a perception that safety is not an important...
5 Reasons You Should Implement a Distracted Driving Policy
Did you know that a driver going just 25 mph can travel the length of four football fields during the time it takes to enter an address into a navigation app?
And navigation systems are just one of...
What to Look For When Selecting a Passenger Transportation Company
The October 2018 crash of a stretch SUV operated by a New York limousine company grabbed headlines as the deadliest transportation incident in the U.S. in nine years. The crash, which happened in...
Is Your Distracted Driving Policy Up to Snuff?
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,...