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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

Commercial Drivers Are Safer than Public Perception

Commercial drivers of light- to heavy-duty vehicles are involved in just 3% of severe crashes, even though 83% of American drivers say they are safer behind the wheel, according to new data from Verizon Connect.

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StatisticsOctober 4, 2019

2019 Fleet Statistics: Bridge Reports

The total number of structurally deficient bridges has continued to decrease year-over-year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

20% of Commercial Collisions Happen Under 5 mph

Some 20% of recorded collisions and 12% of recorded near-collisions in commercial fleets occur at speeds below 5 mph, according to new research from Lytx.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2019

Best, Worst Cities Ranked for Driving

Raleigh, N.C., took the top spot in the nation for driver friendliness, while Detroit appears at the bottom of the list, according to WalletHub's annual "Best & Worst Cities to Drive In" report.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Lytx Fleets Reduce Drowsy Driving by 39%

Commercial fleets that used the Lytx Driver Safety Program reduced drowsy driving events by 39% and falling asleep behind the wheel by 66% from June 2018 to June 2019, according to new data released by the video telematics solutions provider.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

Minneapolis Bans Drive-Thrus to Improve Road Safety

The Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance that prohibits the future building of drive-thrus with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities.

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ProductsAugust 13, 2019

App Simplifies Driver Qualification File Compliance

One of the most time-consuming parts of managing driver qualification is collecting the required documents from drivers and tracking when credentials are coming due, according to J.J. Keller & Associates.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJune 28, 2019

Trucks Are Corporate Assets, but so too Are Drivers & Technicians

Over the years, work trucks have evolved into mobile offices equipped with a variety of in-cab devices, however, these devices and equipment take space, creating an increasingly cramped cab, restricting the body movement of a driver, which can potentially lead to ergonomic injuries.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsJune 19, 2019

Drivers Recognize Dangerous Behaviors, Engage Anyway

Nearly 96% of drivers believe reading a text or email on a hand-held cellphone while driving is very or extremely dangerous as compared with 79.8% who feel the same way about talking on a hand-held cellphone, according to a new AAA study.

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StatisticsJune 11, 2019

2018 Driver Pay vs. Inflation; Driver Shortages

Driver pay started to rise after a drop in 2016 and the driver shortage is a definite concern for fleet managers moving into the future.

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