Safety

These days it’s important to remind ourselves of the hardships that others may be facing. It’s also important to recognize ways in which we can all help. We’ve collected some stories from our brand partners that reaffirm the ways we...

While most of us are self-quarantined and watching health care workers on the front lines on the evening news, professional drivers across the continent are putting themselves at risk to make sure important products arrive safely to where and when...

Winter storms bring a higher level of unpredictability and risk. Ice, snow, and whiteout conditions pose significant threats to fleet drivers and vehicles. According to AAA, winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions contribute to almost a half a million accidents...

Driving can be stressful on a good day, but the holidays are especially tough. Winter holidays often bring slippery road conditions and crowded streets, making them even more stressful. These unfavorable conditions combined with the holiday rush can lead to stressed and tired delivery drivers as they navigate their routes under tight timelines.    This holiday season is expected...

The holidays present a host of driving hazards that can easily spin drivers out of control. Slippery roads, distracted drivers, and a few too many holiday cocktails create some of the most dangerous driving conditions of the year. According to the American Safety Council, these next few weeks contain three of...

From November 18-24, countries worldwide will celebrate Road Safety Week. Though the initiative was started by U.K. charity Brake, road safety is truly a global concern. Every 24 seconds, someone dies on the road, which means fleet managers and their drivers need...

As this October transitions to winter more quickly than anticipated, HVAC contractors and fleet managers are hustling to keep up with the compressed schedule and its demands. HVAC contractor confidence was already high for 2019 thanks in part to a...

The crisp, cool days of October are finally here and with them a whole host of new challenges for fleet owners and drivers. Among those safety concerns is the season’s big holiday – Halloween. Tragically, children are more than twice...

Now that summer is officially over, the fall equinox will certainly bring increased days of wet weather. According to AAA, wet pavement is a contributing factor to nearly 1.2 million traffic accidents each year. And data from the Federal Highway...

In the first quarter of 2019 alone, over 8,000 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that 40% of motor vehicle accidents are work-related. If...