The most risky behavior reported in 2019 were cellphone/device distractions, the consumption of food or beverages while driving, drivers not using seat belts, smoking, and moments of late response.
While early estimates for 2019 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show an overall decrease in highway fatalities for the third consecutive year, fatalities involving trucks over 10,000 pounds rose slightly.
After a decade of trucking companies complaining that the government unfairly counted crashes against their safety record that were not their fault, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled a permanent Crash Preventability Determination Program.
Vallencourt Construction has dash cameras in every one of its 100 vehicles. It’s not a common practice among construction fleets, but for Risk Manager Troy Betts, the decision to install dash cams from Samsara two years ago has gone above and beyond his expectations.
Spec’ing is one of the most complex functions of fleet management, requiring a careful balance of TCO, safety, and functionality. Asking the right questions will help fleet managers and their stakeholder partners develop the best spec to fulfill the fleet’s mission for the company.
The solution from TRUCE Software, which is a mobile device management technology company, is designed to help fleets eliminate mobile distractions and optimize usage across their workplace.
Step-N-Secure, a combination pickup truck lift handle and tie-down post, is now available for all major full-size truck brands and models.
This recall impacts affects 55,158 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, which includes the Ranger, F-150 equipped with 10-speed automatic transmission and Expedition vehicles with the police package and 10-speed automatic transmission.
Corporate Claims Management (CCM) has integrated a new safety mobile application for FleetGuard, its flagship driver safety program, giving drivers transparency to company safety policies.
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