Since March of 2020, truck drivers have been recognized as crucial frontline workers. As we continue to work our way through this on-going global pandemic and an increase in online shopping, truck drivers will still need to get products to their destinations on time. Winter storms can slow this process, affecting road and driving conditions. […]
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As things return to a “new normal” across the country, there are still industries where safety precautions are going to remain in place for the foreseeable future. Many fleet and transportation companies provided their drivers with personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, company branded masks, disinfectant and paper towels. While this prevents the spread […]
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Truck safety the most important part in the transportation industry. According to CDL Knowledge, in 2015 there were 415,000 crashes involving large trucks. Of those, 4,050 were fatal incidents and there were a total 87,000 injuries. Most people who died as a result of these large truck crashes were in cars or passenger vehicles. Only […]
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Yesterday, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) released a report of the top states for road safety enforcement efforts. Rhode Island, for the fourth year in a row, was top of the list. Advocates is an alliance of consumer, public health, safety and insurance firms that support policies and programs designed to promote […]
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November is here, and that means it is peak deer season. Avid hunters rejoice while motorists take warning now that mornings and evening commutes are bathed in darkness. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, “Animal-strike-related insurance claims are more than twice as frequent as the yearly average in November, when the search for […]
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Monday September 23, 2019 was officially the first day of autumn. It won’t be long before overnight temperatures in the northeast drop into the 30’s and begin to impact vehicle operating performance. The winter season will soon follow and bring us the annual snow, ice, and freezing rain that will make travelling on the highways […]
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Did you know that April is National Distracted Driver Awareness month? Every day at least nine Americans die and 100 are injured in crashes caused by distracted driving. Many things are to blame; cell phones, touch screens, the environment and technology all pose a threat to our safety while on the road. Distracted Driver Awareness […]
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