How Can You Prevent Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving can be deadly. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, 2,800 people in the U.S. died in distraction-related crashes in 2018 alone – ...
10/21/20
Driving with Sun Glare: Tips to Stay Safe
Cooler temperatures and changing foliage are all signals that fall is rapidly approaching; however, there is one other sign you may also have encountered too, and ...
10/06/20
Re-Emphasize Rear-End Crash Prevention
Preventing large truck crashes has been and always will be a topic of discussion motor carriers have with their drivers. Large truck crashes cost the ...
07/24/20
FMCSA's New Crash Preventability Determination Program
Contributed by Dave Osiecki, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC Since the inception of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program at the Federal ...
07/17/20
Preventing Crashes with Stationary Objects
Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such accidents is to recognize the hazards that can lead to a collision with a ...
04/08/20
Preventing Accidents When Backing Up
One out of four vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques, according to the National Safety Council. The Council also found that backing ...
03/02/20
Avoiding the Right Turn Squeeze
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver swings out into the left lane to make more room for a sharp, right-hand turn. In doing so, the truck ...
10/16/19
Fatigue, Slick Roads, Sun Glare Among Fall Road Hazards
The start of school is here, and so are the seasonal hazards that increase the risk of truck crashes. Dispatchers, driver managers, and safety personnel should be ...
10/02/19
Fleet Management: Understanding Telematics
Actively monitored telematics programs and a distracted driving policy are key components of a successful fleet management program. They minimize the risks ...
09/12/19
What Can You Do to Prevent Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is any activity (including fatigue and illness) that diverts your attention away from driving. Drivers must devote their full attention to ...
06/26/19