Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.
After investigating a 2020 multi-vehicle crash that included a motorcoach, three trucks and a passenger vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board found that highway speed limits, commercial vehicle collision avoidance systems, connected technology, and more need to be addressed.
Stress. We all deal with it. Much has been written about stress and challenges fleet managers face on a day-to-day basis, but what about 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.
The COVID pandemic has created a spike in fraudulent claims targeting vocational trucks by instigating staged accidents, which involves maneuvering an unsuspecting employee driver into an intentional crash in order to make a false insurance claim or to file a lawsuit against the company if it is self-insured.
There's much more to preventing tired or drowsy driving than just complying with hours of service. A sleep expert and author offers a few tips on how to keep truck drivers awake and alert at the wheel.
Here's how fleet managers can use this data to coach drivers more effectively.
Understanding the operational factors that boost -- or degrade -- braking performance is critical for reliable, safe stops on the road.
Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and ice are the order of the day.
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