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Fleet safety is an important consideration for businesses that rely on vehicles to carry out their operations, as it helps to protect the drivers, passengers, and other road users, as well as reduce the risk of costly accidents and liability.

Fleet Safety Training: E-Learning or Behind-the-Wheel?

Smith System’s Tony Douglas examines how COVID-19 has changed the safety training paradigm and what he believes are the most effective methods for changing drivers’ behaviors.

In-Cab Cameras: Ways to Accelerate Driver Acceptance and Improve Safety

A TSR survey revealed that over a quarter of fleet drivers recall having avoided a crash due to in-cab alerts. Still, barriers to adoption remain. How can fleet managers accelerate acceptance of in-vehicle camera technology?

How to Boost Driver Safety and Improve Behavior in Chaotic Times

As many drivers let safety lapse, heightened dangers on today’s roadways are at a high. Here are some smart strategies fleet operators can use to keep drivers safe and improve negative behaviors.

Post-Accident Strategies for Fleet Drivers

Some 6 million crashes occur on U.S. roadways every year and fleet drivers are at higher risk as they are behind the wheel more often.

Safety Advice for Driving on Snow and Ice

About 17% of vehicle crashes occur in snowy conditions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s important to remind even the most seasoned driver to be cautious in wintry conditions.

Fleet Safety Training: E-Learning or Behind-the-Wheel?

Smith System’s Tony Douglas examines how COVID-19 has changed the safety training paradigm and what he believes are the most effective methods for changing drivers’ behaviors.

IIHS Challenges Automakers to Make Greater Safety Strides

New, stiffer criteria for the 2023 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards target both headlights and side crash protection.

How to Boost Driver Safety and Improve Behavior in Chaotic Times

As many drivers let safety lapse, heightened dangers on today’s roadways are at a high. Here are some smart strategies fleet operators can use to keep drivers safe and improve negative behaviors.

4 Policies Every Fleet Safety Program Should Have

Fleet safety policies are crucial for establishing expectations, rules, procedures, and punishments. Here's how to turn your fleet's policies into a formal safety program.

Smith System’s Douglas Talks Driving Dynamics Acquisition, Trends in Safety Training

After the recent Driving Dynamics acquisition, Smith System’s president and CEO describes how the combined company will be structured and shares the No. 1 way to disable distractions behind the wheel.

Fleet Safety

AI-Driven Geotab Safety Center Provides Fleet Risk Monitoring

With Safety Center, fleet and safety managers can easily uncover and manage fleet performance risks, focusing their time on coaching and making operational decisions based on objective data, predictive collision analytics, and peer fleet benchmarking.

January 2024 Fleet Safety Roundup

A look at some of the latest safety news in the fleet industry, including an audit of a national roadway safety strategy, a newly-released online training course for fleets, a cross-brand vehicle-to-vehicle safety alert solution, and more.

The Latest Forward Movers for Fleet Operations

From safety to market conditions to connectivity and technology, three keynote sessions at the recent Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety conferences provide an overview of the latest advances for fleets.

Eric Richardson Wins 2023 Fleet Safety Award

Richardson, deputy chief fleet officer for the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), has been instrumental in implementing the city’s safe fleet transition plans, safety rules for city contracts, and two citywide pilots.

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