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NTSB Ends Investigation into Driverless Shuttle Accident

A unique case of miscommunication between a truck driver and a self-driving vehicle that led to a minor accident in Las Vegas may give us a glimpse into a future where autonomous vehicles and human driven vehicles share the road.

Volvo Celebrates 60 Years of 3-Point Seat Belts by Encouraging Truck Drivers to Buckle Up

Three-point seat belts have saved over a million lives since their introduction. Volvo is celebrating the design's 60th anniversary by stressing to truck drivers the safety benefit of belting up..

General Contractors Create Highway Work Zone Safety Campaign

Associated General Contractors of America officials noted that 73% of contractors report that the risk of highway work zone crashes is greater now than it was a decade ago.

ELD Adoption Fails to Reduce Truck Accidents, Study Says

ELDs were supposed to reduce driver fatigue and make roads safer, but a recent report suggests that any benefits may have been offset by an increase in unsafe driving behaviors.

Crashes No Longer Leading Cause of Accidental Death

For the first time in the U.S., the odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash (one in 103) have been surpassed by the chance of dying accidentally from an opioid overdose, which have risen to one in 96, according to new data from the National Safety Council.

Tips to Reduce & Prevent Incidents

To achieve the ultimate goal of zero preventable incidents, fleet managers must take a proactive approach to reducing them in the first place.

6 Forecasts: Future of Accident Management

The future of fleet is a fickle thing, constantly changing with new devel-opments and technologies. The future of accident management is especial-ly being impacted by technology.

10 Ways to Minimize Distracted Driving

Known as ‘the new drunk driving,’ distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year. Here’s how work truck fleets deal with distracted driving temptations.

Truck Accidents Continue to Rise

Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.

Black Horse Off Road Launches A New Armour Bull Bar

Black Horse Off-Road announced the launch of a new Armour Bull Bar for a range of trucks and SUVs.