Is Your Truck Fleet Truly Safe?
Staying on top of new technology, regulations, and spec'ing the right trucks can all help make this aspect of fleet management more manageable at the very least. Check out these top tips on truck fleet safety.

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Keeping your driver's and the motoring public safe is a No. 1 goal of every fleet manager. Managing the safety side of fleet can seem like a full-time job. Staying on top of new technology, regulations, and spec'ing the right trucks can all help make this aspect of fleet management more manageable at the very least.
Work Truck has gathered up some of the top safety-focused articles into one place for quick reference:
10 Things Drivers Should Do in Case of an Accident: Government and National Safety Council statistics report that millions of Americans are involved in traffic crashes each year. Here are 10 steps for your drivers to follow when they find themselves in a crash incident.
Advancing Safety in Medium-Duty Truck Fleets: With accident rates relatively flat in medium-duty truck fleets, but repair costs rising slightly, fleet managers are continuing to look for ways to ultimately eliminate crashes and related liabilities and expenses.
Top 5 Technician Training & Safety FAQs Answered: Training experts weigh in on everything from program tips to overcoming hurdles.
How Often Should You Conduct Safety Training? Realizing the benefits of accident reduction will only occur with regular reinforcement of safety best practices. Here are tips to communicate your safety message, from daily emails and monthly meetings to meaningful special events.
7 Priceless Parking Lot Safety Tips for Delivery Drivers: When more than 60% of delivery crashes happen in the parking lot, it's time to take action. Follow these seven tips to increase driver safety in parking lots.
These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to content we cover on truck fleet safety - check out our ever-growing list of content today!
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Volvo Trucks Releases New Safety Recommendations for Traveling with Pets
One of the most important recommendations for professional drivers traveling with pets is to ensure pets are properly restrained while the truck is moving. Other tips are available in the new guide from Volvo Trucks North America and Center for Pet Safety.
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API Issues Refueling Safety Guidelines
The American Petroleum Institute offers a list of safe vehicle refueling guidelines, including ways to avoid potential problems with static electricity discharges in fall, winter, and early spring.
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Winter Fleet Prep: Expert Tips to Keep Vehicles Running Smoothly
Cold weather can expose weak batteries, tires, fuel systems, and maintenance gaps fast. Use this winter fleet checklist to prepare trucks and drivers before temperatures drop.
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When a Work Truck Breaks Down, the Job Can Stop, Too
A work truck breakdown can stop more than the vehicle. Discover how payloads, jobsites, and specialty equipment change the roadside response.
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What Stronger Long-Term Fleet Service Partnerships Actually Require
Fleet service partnerships rarely fall apart all at once. Learn the three warning signs that trust is eroding and what fleets and providers can do before downtime, frustration, and lost revenue follow.
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Applause & TRUCE Software Partner to Improve Driver Safety Through AI-Powered Telematics & Employee Performance Management
Applause has integrated TRUCE driving metrics directly into its employee-first performance and safety platform that transforms mobile devices into AI-powered telematics.
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How Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist Works
Do you want to see what it is like to experience Detroit Assurance’s Active Brake Assist? In this video, Work Truck will put you in the cab to see how it all works and then hear more details from DTNA’s Mike Young.
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Get Left of Loss: A 5-Step Workplace Violence Prevention Framework for Fleet Operators
Violence risks do not stop at the driver’s door. Learn five practical steps fleets can take to spot threats early and protect workers before loss occurs.
Read More →How Better Visibility Cut Speeding Violations by 48%
Fleet leaders don't need more data, they need clearer visibility into what the data is saying. This case study explores how one utility replaced speeding-event counts with a single metric — miles driven in violation — to strengthen safety and significantly reduce speeding violations.
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13 Safe Driving Tips for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
Make sure you are spending time on the road safely with these important tips.
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