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10 Things Drivers Should Do in Case of an Accident

Government and National Safety Council statistics reveal that millions of Americans are involved in traffic crashes each year. Here are 10 steps for your drivers to follow when they find themselves in a crash incident.

Safety Tech Poses Risk of Driver Complacency

There is a limit to how much an asset can be modified before it begins to impact the fleet mission. If you are constrained by equipment limitations, the best way to achieve additional cost control is by modifying driver behavior.

ADAS Complicates Fleet Vehicle Maintenance

Although proven to enhance driver safety, advanced driver assistance systems add new complexity and expense to fleet maintenance programs.

Scam Accidents May Increase as Economy Falters

As economic indicators of a financial slowdown grow more pointed, AF Editor Mike Antich cautions fleet managers to anticipate and prepare for mounting numbers of scam accidents putting their drivers and companies at risk.

Catalytic Converter Thefts Turning Violent & Deadly

Catalytic converters contain amounts of highly expensive metals, making the units extremely attractive to criminals seeking easy, quick cash. The number of such thefts is soaring, and the thieves are becoming more dangerous

Ford Headlight Tech Show Promise in Providing Drivers Better Night Vision

The new technology can project directions, speed limits, weather information, passing zones, pedestrian crosswalks, or road signage onto the road so the driver’s gaze can remain fixed on the way ahead.

Comparing Fleet Safety Programs Between EU and USA

In the 5th episode of Fleet Meet, Fleet 360 managing partner Hans Damen and AF Editor Mike Antich compare fleet safety protocols between the North American and European Union fleet markets, and are joined by a special guest.

Safety, Mobility, and the Sound of Silence

A quiet cab is a safer cab. But how do we achieve that? Best practices in safety start in the boardroom — not in the vehicle.

Virtual Forum on Safer Roads to Feature Global Array of Safety Experts

A “gathering of fleet operators, technology companies, OEMs, city officials, community advocates, and road safety experts from around the world,” the forum aims to foster safe, healthy, and equitable mobility.

Driver Engagement & Cross-Department Collaboration

All stakeholders — from senior management to local supervisors — should be engaged in fleet safety. To ensure success, senior leadership must support the initiative and communicate that support to everyone within the organization.