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ArticlesOctober 1, 2007

Accident Management Costs Hold Steady

The average fleet claim severity for 2006 was $1,869.87, an increase of $48.81 over 2004. Also experiencing a slight increase in 2006 was the percent of accidents deemed preventable.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 1, 2007

Reducing the Risk of Rollover Crashes

Highlighted are the causes of rollover crashes and ways to prevent them. Driver education is critical.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 1, 2007

10 Ways to Improve Fleet Safety

Many companies use methods such as videos and behind-the-wheel training to get the safety message across to drivers. Motor vehicle record (MVR) checks and incentives are also effective.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

What UPS Can Teach Fleets About Driver Safety

The delivery company, celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, has made safety a core value, investing $38 million dollars and 1.3 million hours on safety training in 2007 alone.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

Using Data-Centric Predictive Analytics to Improve Driver Safety

Current tactics to analyze driver risk are reactionary, targeting drivers with already-proven unsafe behaviors. New data sources provide more comprehensive metrics for intelligent forecasting of high-risk drivers.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Preventive Maintenance at the Touch of a Button

OnStar Business Vehicle Manager simplifies preventive maintenance for truck fleets of all sizes.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2005

Safety Drives Black Box Use in Fleets

Event data recorders act as electronic driving instructors. Experts say they can reduce accidents by 20-30%.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 1, 2004

Don’t Confuse a Good Insurance Policy with Fleet Safety

The primary focus of fleet risk should not be to minimize liability exposure, though this is important. It should be to minimize crashes.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2004

Assessing the Driving Record: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

In order to manage fleet risk, you first need a system to determine which drivers are putting you over the line.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2004

The Carrot and the Stick for Fleet Risk Management

How do you manage fleet risk on a strained budget? Leaders in the safety industry share ways to reduce crashes through target training and innovative rewards.

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