Your drivers know they have to monitor numerous risk factors while on the road, from other motorists and unexpected roadwork to inclement weather and beyond. Even seasoned drivers can find themselves in sticky situations, which is why all commercial drivers can benefit from safety training. Fleets should focus safety meetings on the most pressing safety
Read More...Driving while drowsy is dangerous—as dangerous as drunk driving if drivers push how long they go without sleeping. Although it’s a well-known fact, most drivers misunderstand its significance. A whopping 75% of drivers can’t accurately gauge their drowsiness. Research from the AAA Foundation found that these motorists perceived their drowsiness as minimal when it was
Read More...Fleet managers and truck drivers know the importance of checking tire pressure, monitoring tread wear and tear, and replacing tires when necessary. However, many neglect basic tire maintenance because of the time, hassle, or expense involved. Unfortunately, tire blowouts often have dramatic consequences. Tire failures can cause the driver to lose control of the truck,
Read More...Even as diesel prices continue to gradually decrease, the elevated risk of fuel theft persists. Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for fleets, and trucking companies can’t afford to lose money to stolen diesel. Fuel theft can take several forms. Thieves may target unattended commercial vehicles, or employees may make unauthorized fuel purchases
Read More...Fleets and commercial drivers know the hazards of driving in winter weather. Ice, reduced visibility, and shifting preventative maintenance needs require a significantly different approach to safety than the hazards of summer months. However, ignoring the transitory period between those temperature extremes can prove disastrous. As temperatures begin to thaw, fleets need to focus on
Read More...Truck fleet management is complex and demanding, regardless of fleet size. Managers must juggle hiring and training drivers, controlling fuel costs, maintaining vehicles, tracking expenses, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The pressure to reduce costs while keeping operations safe and efficient makes the role challenging. However, advances in technology—particularly telematics and GPS tracking—have made fleet management
Read More...The CVSA International Roadcheck returns this May with enhanced focus on RODS (record of duty status) and tire safety. The 37-point, high-visibility inspection is designed to keep drivers and fleet managers aware of critical safety and compliance issues. Hours of Service and documentation will play an important role as usual, and vehicle condition inspections will
Read More...It’s an established fact that it costs more to fix a commercial vehicle on the side of the road than it does in a shop. Fleets are paying an increased cost for the repair service to come to the truck’s location. The mechanic often increases the rate as well because performing work on the side
Read More...Most professional truck drivers obey the law and have a code of ethics. But it’s important not to overlook the darker side of the transportation industry. Slavery and human trafficking continue to exist. There are over 40 million slaves today across the globe. The number of victims in the US alone is estimated in the
Read More...Fleets often focus the bulk of their safety training on avoiding highway collisions. This is reasonable given that large vehicles driving at high speeds can cause significant and costly damages, injuries, and fatalities. However, almost two-thirds of delivery-related collisions occur in parking lots. While they are less lethal, they are often more costly as they
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