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...
Penske’s Commitment to Driver Safety Starts with Smith System
With so many distractions on the road, it’s essential that Penske Logistics’ professional truck drivers stay safe.
The company, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, relies on Smith System driver...
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...
Global Road Safety: Reducing Collisions with Safer Roads, Vehicles and Drivers
Motor vehicle travel — which includes cars, public transit, trucks, motorcycles, taxis, and more — supports economic and social development in countries worldwide. And yet, every year, motor vehicle...
The ABCs of Fleet Telematics
Your drivers are probably already using GPS technology to plan delivery routes and find your customers’ addresses. But did you know that fleet telematics can also be used to improve driver safety and...
Holiday Driving Dangers and Safety Tips
The holiday season marks the time of year when more people are behind the wheel and have more distractions than usual. While Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July weekend have, respectively, the...
The Most Common Mistakes Drivers Make in Winter
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is something that’s never to be taken lightly, but that’s especially true during the winter months. When winter weather goes south, drivers have several factors...
Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips: Follow the Smith5Keys
On average, nearly half a million people are injured in weather-related crashes on roadways every year and almost 6,000 are killed.
Bad weather causes the rate of traffic collisions to dramatically...
The Cost of Pedestrian Accidents and How to Avoid Them
As summer comes to an end, the nights get colder and the days become shorter. Another change that many people don’t realize is that for pedestrians, the days also become more dangerous.
A Conversation with NTSB Chairman, Robert L. Sumwalt
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the government agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents in the United States. In the latest episode of the Global Road Safety...