Correct cargo securement to avoid costly consequences
There’s a lot going on, but even in get-it-done mode, safety needs to be paramount. Correct cargo securement is critical but the details can be easily overlooked. When do you use chains? When do you use ratchet straps? What about winch straps? What’s your cargo securement training program looking like for your fleet personnel? Knowing
A.I. saw the sign: Video intelligence opens safety focused eyes
There’s a lot of video footage streaming off trucks with the continued adoption of in-cab camera systems. Both road- and driver-facing cameras capture important safety related footage, but who has time to watch all of that? Not you, busy fleet manager. That’s why video telematics providers are layering artificial intelligence (A.I.) on top of their
Using truck telematics to improve your fleet’s safety
From getting started to talking with drivers about the data.
Seeing the need for proper truck tire service safety
Tires are clearly the unsung heroes of the road, doing exactly what they were designed to do mile after mile without a lot of fanfare. Nevertheless, as tires are the buffer between the truck and the road, they take a lot of abuse running on what are often some fairly rough roads. Thus, tires are
Bendix adds Geotab as SafetyDirect telematics partner
SafetyDirect gives fleets key insights into common driving behaviors and trends across their operation, according to the company.
USDOT awards more than $77M in grants to improve commercial vehicle safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded $77.3 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety.
Predictive analytics, gamification can improve fleet safety and reduce risk
Managing risk and improving safety across the fleet is crucial to keeping insurance premiums low, reducing downtime and preventing expensive and unnecessary maintenance costs.
ATRI releases updated Crash Predictor Model
The nonprofit American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released an update for its Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the likelihood of future crash involvement based on specific truck driving behaviors (such as prior crashes, violations and convictions). ATRI’s analysis draws on data from over 435,000 U.S. truck drivers over a two-year time frame to
Watch: Trailer safety systems update
Many trailer manufacturers have been proactive in building safer trailers. The most recent example is the development of new rear underride guards. The newer designs are built to stop an automobile from sliding under the trailer in the event of a rear-impact crash. The number of fatalities due to underride crashes was 2,205 within a
Safety systems that reduce CSA violations
Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of roadside inspection paperwork
Utility Trailer manufacturing plant receives Silver Safety Award
Utility Trailer Mfg. Co., manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers announced that its Paragould, Arkansas manufacturing plant has received the Liberty Mutual Insurance Silver Safety Award. Liberty Mutual’s Safety Awards are based on Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate, which is calculated from the number
Truck safety is not optional
The need for truck operators to be every wary about both vehicle and driver safety was bought into stark focus recently by events in the United Kingdom. A laden construction truck, driven by a 19-year-old who had only recently passed his CDL ran out of control in a suburban neighborhood. The accident happened at a
