Study: The Dangers of Distracted Truck Drivers
The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.
July 22, 2021
The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.
July 22, 2021
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 34,939 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7L engine and single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue.
July 16, 2021
Together for Safer Roads joins Republic Services and the NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services to share learnings from the Truck of the Future program and how it will enhance road safety.
July 15, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling approximately 122,056 model-year 2019-2022 Freightliner and Western Star trucks for issues that could cause the engine to stall.
July 6, 2021
As the U.S. Interstate Highway System reaches 65 years old, it is congested, carries significant levels of travel – particularly by large trucks – and lacks adequate funding to make needed repairs and improvements, TRIP officials said in a report.
July 1, 2021
In “Anatomy of a Crash,” Rob Molloy, highway safety director for the National Transportation Safety Board, will present data and analysis based on multiple investigations of medium- and heavy-duty truck crashes and discuss the NTSB’s investigative process.
July 1, 2021
The website makes over 50 years of recall data easily available to the public.
July 1, 2021
Safety is the No. 1 priority at Dickinson Fleet Services. But it took the right belief, attitude, habits and behaviors to get there.
July 1, 2021
A new order mandates major manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and operators of autonomous vehicles to report crashes of vehicles equipped with emerging in-vehicle technologies.
June 29, 2021
Trucksafe Consulting is an educational DOT compliance firm focused on modernizing regulatory consulting and training for carriers and drivers.
June 25, 2021
Back pain is prevalent in truck drivers, given their job duties and lifestyle. Read five things fleets can do to help their drivers with prevention or treatment of low-back pain.
June 11, 2021
The next generation of SmartSense employs AI and computer vision to detect suspected sleep, drowsiness, cell phone usage, smoking, and general inattention, alerting drivers to take action to avoid a collision.
June 10, 2021
Approximately 447,985 model-year 2012-2021 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles are being recalled.
June 7, 2021
A crash so devastating it had John Vaccaro wondering if he even wanted to continue on with the family trucking business was a wake-up call to double down on safety.
May 20, 2021
Lack of sleep results in slower reaction time, poor coordination, and less ability to pay attention.
May 18, 2021
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