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NewsJuly 24, 2014

Mobile Phone Use Triples Crash Risk

Drivers who use a mobile phone or other hand-held device triple their crash risk, according to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).

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NewsMay 21, 2014

Report Reveals Red-Light Running Behavior

Red-light runners run red lights most frequently in the afternoon on Fridays, according to a new study on the driver behavior.

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NewsMay 21, 2014

National Safety Council Predicts 382 Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities

Nearly 400 people will die in traffic accidents during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, according to the National Safety Council.

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NewsMay 19, 2014

Texters Surpass Tailgaters in Road Rage Report

People who text while driving incur the most anger, according to the 2014 Road Rage Report survey released by Expedia ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

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NewsMay 13, 2014

Driver Safety Remains Top Fleet Priority, Says GE Capital Fleet

More than a third of fleet managers identified driver safety as their top concern in a survey conducted by GE Capital Fleet Services. Driver safety remained the top concern over cost-savings goals and workforce productivity for the second year in a row.

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NewsMay 8, 2014

In-Vehicle Video Could Sharply Reduce Medium/Heavy Duty Fatalities, Says Lytx

Fleets operating medium- and heavy-duty trucks could significantly reduce fatalities, collisions, and injuries involving their drivers by using an in-vehicle video system such as DriveCam, according to a new report.

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NewsApril 4, 2014

250 UPS Drivers Fired In Union Dispute

UPS has dismissed 250 drivers in Queens, New York, after they walked off the job for 90 minutes in support of a long-time employee and union activist, who was fired by the parcel delivery service.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2014

Using Cellphone GPS While Driving Now Legal in Calif.

The 5th District Court of Appeal sided with a Fresno man who had received a $165 ticket for using a map application on his phone to find an alternative route around a traffic jam.

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NewsDecember 17, 2013

N.J. Ambulances Get Driver Monitoring Technology

The Jersey City Medical Center has equipped its ambulance fleet with a driver feedback system designed to prevent crashes during emergency response.

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NewsAugust 22, 2013

Americans Less Concerned About Dangerous Driving Behaviors, AAA Reports

Americans are less concerned about dangerous driving behaviors, from drunk and drowsy driving to texting or emailing while driving, according to a new survey from AAA.

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