In-vehicle technology is increasing — from collision avoidance systems to additional air bags — all of which is impacting the cost of accident management.

The outlook for energy fleets moving into 2012 is positive, with signs of growth on the horizon. Distracted driving, the No.1 cause of work-related deaths,...

Increased labor rates, additional in-vehicle technology, and environmental regulations are increasing truck accident costs.

How do you make a “top-down” safety effort? Or prepare for a safety-related lawsuit? Or avoid a negligent entrustment suit? Learn the answers to all of...

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

Accident management costs are consistently increasing year-over-year. Several experts shared their recommendations and steps to reducing preventable accidents.

A stressful environment surrounds fleet, and increased accident management costs are contributing to fleet manager anxiety.

Complying with both vehicle and food safety regulations, keeping vehicles on the road with minimized downtime, and ensuring route efficiency are all ways...

From the basics regarding compliance to details regarding costs and benefits, everything the vocational truck fleet manager needs to know about the upcoming...

From the basics regarding compliance to details regarding costs and benefits, everything the vocational truck fleet manager needs to know about the upcoming...

From the basics regarding compliance to details regarding costs and benefits, everything the vocational truck fleet manager needs to know about the upcoming...

The basics of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will help you determine if further research and compliance are needed.

The basics of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will help you determine if further research and compliance are needed.

Taking action to ensure on-time compliance with the upcoming ELD mandate is important. Here are 10 steps fleet managers can take to be fully compliant by...

Taking action to ensure on-time compliance with the upcoming ELD mandate is important. Here are 10 steps fleet managers can take to be fully compliant by...

To help you navigate the abundance of ELD solution providers, Work Truck magazine assembled a solution spotlight with details and information on several...

To help you navigate the abundance of ELD solution providers, Work Truck magazine assembled a solution spotlight with details and information on several...

From the reactionary usage of yesterday to the proactive capabilities of today, the usage of analytics in fleet safety and accident management has come a...

The future of analytics includes even more data points, increased integration and technology, and continued work toward the goal of being accident-free.

With accident rates relatively flat in medium-duty truck fleets, but repair costs rising slightly, fleet managers are continuing to look for ways to...

From the push to “go green” to new-vehicle launches to mergers and acquisitions, the past decade has been covered in full by the No. 1 vocational truck...

From the push to “go green” to new-vehicle launches to mergers and acquisitions, the past decade has been covered in full by the No. 1 vocational truck...

From the push to “go green” to new-vehicle launches to mergers and acquisitions, the past decade has been covered in full by the No. 1 vocational truck...

From the push to “go green” to new-vehicle launches to mergers and acquisitions, the past decade has been covered in full by the No. 1 vocational truck...

From the push to “go green” to new-vehicle launches to mergers and acquisitions, the past decade has been covered in full by the No. 1 vocational truck...

Vehicle and equipment theft is a costly issue to fleet managers, who not only lose valuable tools, but also pay the price of business downtime. Equipment...

For fleet managers, distractions can turn into millions of dollars in losses due to accidents and the ensuing injuries to drivers and damage to vehicles, as...

For fleet managers, distractions can turn into millions of dollars in losses due to accidents and the ensuing injuries to drivers and damage to vehicles, as...

When it comes to safety, the biggest variables facing fleet managers are drivers. And, while no two drivers are alike, safety programs can do quite a bit to...

It is the single biggest responsibility fleet managers have — ensuring drivers, company vehicles, and the general public are safe. The good news: safety and...

It is the single biggest responsibility fleet managers have — ensuring drivers, company vehicles, and the general public are safe. The good news: safety and...

Accident costs saw a modest increase in 2014 vs. 2013 figures, with the percentage of preventable accidents remaining mostly flat, according to Element...

Accident costs saw a modest increase in 2014 vs. 2013 figures, with the percentage of preventable accidents remaining mostly flat, according to Element...

From new materials to overall parts price increases, accident management costs are continuing a slow, but steady increase. Reducing preventable accidents is...

Utilizing predictive modeling and analytics can help reduce accidents and provide a clear picture of a fleet’s safety needs.

A key component to a vehicle’s structural safety, windshields are more often replaced than repaired. There are several reasons this trend needs to be reversed.

Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.

Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.

Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference is by changing...

One place fleet managers are looking for help in reducing incident rates: advanced technology. But safety policies should not be ignored.

One place fleet managers are looking for help in reducing incident rates: advanced technology. But safety policies should not be ignored.

The Pacific Northwest freight transportation fleet turns to video for reduced accidents and increased driver safety.

The Pacific Northwest freight transportation fleet turns to video for reduced accidents and increased driver safety.

It’s a lot easier to get stuck or stranded in the winter than some drivers may believe. Telematics and smart video solutions can help save the day.

It’s a lot easier to get stuck or stranded in the winter than some drivers may believe. Telematics and smart video solutions can help save the day.

Automotive Fleet has collected these “Strange but True” stories from fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Do you have a strange but...