Fleets may be wise to check out the latest technological advances in video-based driver safety systems.

Lack of sleep results in slower reaction time, poor coordination, and less ability to pay attention.

The recall, expected to begin Oct. 14, covers 602 sedans in the 2016 model year.

Are any of your fleet vehicles included in the most recent recalls from Ford? Check out our list of recalls, plus the automaker's fixes for the potential...

The new poll from the National Safety Council reveals that 47% of drivers believe it’s safe to send a text either manually or via voice-recognition systems.

Truck side guards can prevent a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or child from getting caught by the back wheel of a truck and being badly injured or...

The South Carolina Association for Pupil Transportation is the first state association to commit to the National Association for Pupil...

The Houston school bus is hit by a motorist, then hits a guardrail, falls off a freeway overpass and lands overturned on the road below. The crash kills two...

H.A.L.O. assists drivers by leveling, dumping, and replacing front load containers with the push of a single button.

A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board recommends a number of policy actions to prevent speeding -– a major cause of road deaths.

The action covers 1,170 2015 model-year Ford Transit dual-rear-wheel vans in the U.S.

The mobile fall protection system offers a 360-degree rotatable arm with an overhead anchor point.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently unveiled its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, with seven of the 10...

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class topped a list of the most recalled cars in recent model years, while the Hyundai Accent was the least-recalled vehicle during the...

The limited recall affects equipment installed on trucks manufactured from Aug. 4, 2015, to Feb. 16 of this year.

Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD says it has created the world’s largest PPE face-mask plant, producing 50 million masks per day to help meet the demand...

One automaker with a history of safety innovation has set an ambitious goal to continue on that path and eliminate collisions in its vehicles.

This situation could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which increases the likelihood of a collision.

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling an estimated 1,051 2019 A220 entry luxury sedans because of a brake pedal issue. Specifically, the pedal plate may bend due...

Manheim is facilitating dealer-to-dealer sales through Express Direct, a new offering that is accessed through the Manheim Express app.

Koffie uses telematics and advanced safety technology to underwrite trucking companies, rewarding fleets that invest in safety with discounted insurance...

Ford will offer a rotary shifter that returns its 2017 Fusion to park when the driver exits the car so the sedan is less likely to roll away, according to Ford.

There are simple solutions to help drivers avoid parking, backing, and sideswipe collisions.

The Department of Transportation plans to add four prescription opioids – hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone – to the existing DOT...

Ford Motor Company issued a recall for select 2016-2017 model-year Ford Transit Connect vehicles. In affected vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger...

The landmark Saf-T-Liner C2 goes to Bishop Bus Service in Maryland. Thomas Built has another upcoming milestone: its 100th anniversary.

Omnitracs is buying SmartDrive, a move the companies say will create a converged, end-to-end platform that optimizes safety, driver productivity, and...

A new LED kit from Rotary lift illuminates the work area for technicians working on buses and trucks on heavy-duty vehicle lifts.

Here is a list of items to check — and repair if needed — to keep your fleet vehicles up-to-date on maintenance and help keep drivers safe during winter...

A truck driver has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash while barreling down a steep grade along Interstate 70 in Colorado at...

What to know before you invest in an FMIS

Last year, one of every eight vehicle thefts involved the driver leaving the keys or fob inside, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

A new AAA survey reveals drivers’ frustrations over both traffic congestion and a crumbling infrastructure.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a redesigned mobile app, SaferCar, that automatically checks whether a recall is issued...

With a focus on providing last-mile logistics, autonomous vehicle startups like California-based AutoX and Udelv are deploying small fleets of self-driving...

After nearly a full year with the Electronic Logging Device mandate in effect, here's a look at what we know so far and where this important...

A Boston-based company that specializes in emotion detection technology has begun offering its Affectiva Automotive AI product to vehicle manufacturers. The...

Deliveries made the week of Christmas far outnumber those being made the week of Thanksgiving, even though the week marks the start of the holiday shopping...

Here's a brief review of what some common lane markings mean for drivers.

Many of today's vehicles come equipped with blind spot monitors. This video explains how they work. Video courtesy of MyCarDoesWhat.org.

Systems reduce labor for Akron Public Schools bus drivers while battling COVID-19 and other viruses, mold, and mildew.

It is imperative that the school bus driver of today be aware of the many warning signs and indicators of violence that are present in these types of...

New Jersey City University (NJCU) fleet reduced its preventable collisions by 78% in calendar-year 2015 in comparison to the prior year, earning it the...

In Washington, a motorist records a video of the bus driver driving over railroad tracks after a crossing arm hits the bus.

Bytemark’s Plan, Book & Pay platform powers a new fare-capping pilot program and opportunity to buy fares and load wallets at retail stores using cash.

Although the carrier said there will always be a need for human drivers, the ongoing driver shortage and other market forces have led U.S. Xpress to make...

As the CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week takes place to bring awareness to unsafe driving behaviors, one safety-focused fleet has found that ELDs are making...

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2018 included tips on school bus safety, electric school buses,...

Jean Pilon-Bignell discusses telematics in emergency response vehicles, what the company’s federal security designations actually mean, the best telematics...

There are six must-have features when it comes to vehicle tracking systems. Learn what they are, and how they can benefit your business.