As we head into another potentially extreme summer season, the risks for fleet drivers remain high, from engine strain and tire blowouts to unpredictable...

Government and National Safety Council statistics reveal that millions of Americans are involved in traffic crashes each year. Here are 10 steps for your...

Harsh braking, speeding, and tailgating are all dangerous driving behaviors that lead to collisions. An expert shares solutions on how to curtail bad habits...

Road rage is a factor is more than half of all fatal crashes. Make sure your drivers have the tips and tactics to steer clear of aggressive driving.

In 2021, there were 2,148 vehicle-train collisions at highway-rail grade crossings, resulting in 236 fatalities. Here’s how to cross with confidence.

After investigating a 2020 multi-vehicle crash that included a motorcoach, three trucks and a passenger vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board...

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

The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights...

Here's how fleet managers can use this data to coach drivers more effectively.

Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and...

An estimated 90% of all driver decisions are based on what the driver can see. Yet at night, one's vision is compromised, which may account for the fact...

Failure to wear a seat belt was the second most commonly cited safety violation for both commercial vehicles and passenger cars during CVSA’s Operation Safe...

High temperatures can lead to engines overheating, breakdowns, and tire blowouts. Here are nine tips for managing this hazard.

Follow these six tips to avoid confrontations with drivers who engage in tailgating, unnecessary horn honking, verbal assaults, or making hostile hand gestures.

Three-point seat belts have saved over a million lives since their introduction. Volvo is celebrating the design's 60th anniversary by stressing to truck...

What is a driver to do in order to prepare for a potential tornado, or worse still, if he or she finds himself driving through a tornado? Experts from FEMA...

Severe winter weather can often lead to potholes, which show up in the spring. That's because potholes are often caused when water seeps into soil under the...

Now is the right time to remind your drivers about the perils of driving in floods and how to stay safe. Read on for five tips.

A sudden tire blowout can happen anywhere, anytime. It can be a frustrating situation for a busy commercial driver on a schedule. More importantly, a tire...

With some areas of the country experiencing the coldest weather in decades, now is a good time to remind your drivers how to avoid or correct a slide on icy...

In the chilly winter weather many drivers think warming up their car by leaving the engine idling makes smart sense. Actually, it can be dangerous in a...

Adaptive headlight systems allow drivers to spot a difficult-to-see object on a dark, curvy road about a third of a second earlier than they would with...

Icy bridges, a winter weather hazard that's often underestimated, cause more injuries and fatalities than tornadoes, lighting and floods combined each year.

Collisions caused by improper lane changes are a one of the most common types, according to insurance and legal experts.

Icy roads and blowing snow can mean everything from skidding and sliding to reduced visibility. Drivers should follow these six tips to stay safe.

Negative emotions such as anger and sadness have a physical effect on the body — shrinking one's field of vision — so it's important to keep emotions under...

Commercial drivers tend to be more skilled than the average motorist. Even so, it's always good to encourage your fleet to keep their defensive driving...

With school back in full swing, now is a good time to remind fleet drivers of best practices for driving safely in school zones.

Fleet managers should remind drivers about how to drive safely in dense fog. Fog can come on suddenly — and it can reduce a driver's visibility to...

Navigating around temporary barriers, orange cones and blinking lights can be dangerous. Now is a good time to remind your fleet drivers to drive with...

At some point every driver will experience moments of tunnel vision — a sort of mental "checking out" that means they are no longer fully focused on the...

Hurricane season is a good time to remind drivers how to stay safe if they are forced to drive in torrential rains and wind. Experts suggest these tips.

Leg cramps, back pain, and muscle spasms can strike at any time, including when a driver is behind the wheel. When it happens on the road, certain physical...

Congested roadways can lead to disgruntled, fatigued and even hostile drivers. Yet, many drivers do not realize that they can actually help prevent traffic...

Follow these tips to stay safe if you're driving during a lightning storm.

Off-road driving with four-wheel-drive vehicles can be tricky, and sometimes even dangerous. Here are 10 tips to help drivers navigate the terrain.

Maintaining a safe driving space around the vehicle is largely something that drivers can control. While many of us have been taught to focus on space —...

To prepare for the next heat wave, fleet drivers can follow these six vehicle tips and these four driving tips to lessen the impact of extreme weather on...

Debris in the road or from an unsecured load falling off another vehicle is a roadway hazard. In fact, a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety...

Earthquakes may not be common, but they can strike in every region of the country — and usually without warning. Drivers should know what to do if one hits...

Several experts say hand-over-hand steering isn't the safest steering method for two main reasons.

Drivers who find themselves in the midst of lightning strikes should pull over to a safe place, turn on their hazard lights, close all the windows, and...

Drivers need to remember to slow down and move over — if safe — whenever they see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead on a multi-lane roadway.

The Washington Department of Transportation offers advice on how to safely navigate a roundabout.

AAA explains which eight vehicle noises signal trouble that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

AAA offers seven tips on how to drive safely on busy freeways.

Drowsy driving prevention begins with getting enough sleep every night. Here's advice from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Here's advice from both the State of Massachusetts and Lake County, Ill., on how to safely share the road with snow plows.

The Lake County Division of Transportation in Illinois offers advice on how to safely share the road with snow-plow trucks.

A vehicle's traction control system restricts wheel spin when accelerating on slippery surfaces. But there are two specific situations when traction control...