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USIC collates video telematics data to demonstrate distraction-free driving to management. USIC’s Tom Karnowski says the figurative benefit of safe driving is the “ice cream,” and the literal...

How USIC Uses Telematics to Enhance Safety

In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.

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The new standard requires all cars to be able to stop and avoid contact with a vehicle in front of them at up to 62 miles per hour. The systems must detect pedestrians in both daylight and...

Automatic Emergency Braking Will be Required by 2029

Manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking standard in all new cars and light trucks sold by September 2029.

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Out of the 10 small SUVs evaluated, the Subaru Forester was the only small SUV that earned a good rating in the updated IIHS test. - Photo: Subaru of America

Few Small SUVs Performed Well in Crash Prevention Test

Only the Subaru Forester (out of 10 small SUVs evaluated) earned a good rating in the higher-speed vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test by IIHS, which evaluated performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.

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Here are the major causes of distracted driving accidents, according to stats from NHTSA. - Graphic: Zutobi

New Mexico Ranked as Worst State for Distracted Driving

Zutobi, an online driver education resource, looked at the latest numbers to identify which states had the greatest distracted driving issues. New Mexico reported the highest number of distracted driving deaths -- 12.52 deaths for every 100,000 drivers.

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Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), which are designed to improve driver safety, can give a false sense of security if the driver is less focused behind the wheel. - Photo: Canva

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.

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As technology evolves, fleet managers will continue to recognize the benefits and efficiency automation and analytics systems bring. - Photo: Aperia Technologies

How Developments in Tire Technology Streamline Safety

Here are some ways the evolution of tire technology is benefiting fleet management.

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