Driver safety

Descartes Systems Group acquired driver performance management platform Idelic for $28 million.

FMCSA has finalized strict new non-domiciled CDL standards, initiating a five-year staggered phase-out for an estimated 200,000 drivers affected by the new rule.

Federal regulators have officially opened a 30-day comment period on ATA’s request for a five-year exemption to continue onboarding 18-to-20-year-old interstate truck drivers.

The last time “south Minneapolis” and “National Guard” appeared in the same headline, Reginald Denny was getting his skull fractured in 91 places four blocks from where an ICE agent just shot a woman in the head. What fleets need to know about the Insurrection Act, driver safety protocols, and operating when federalism breaks down.

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused FMCSA’s new rule restricting non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses following a lawsuit by a truck driver.

In a world where autonomous trucks navigate chaotic highways, a new benchmark reveals that machines can drive as safely as the best humans—without the coffee breaks.

There are steps trucking companies can take to safeguard their operations despite outside unpredictability.

Covenant Logistics driver Don Lord is being celebrated after driving 3 million accident-free miles for the company.

The days between November and January are often dubbed the “happiest time of the year,” but this time span can also be the most dangerous for drivers.

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“Unfortunately there are still drivers on the road that give the rest a bad name. We’re as an industry looking to change that perception,” Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle said.

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In just a few weeks, law enforcement personnel across North America will be posted at roads, weigh stations and designated inspection areas to conduct thousands of inspections during CVSA’s 2023 International Roadcheck.

Cargo insurance is vital protection for carriers, but preventing damages in the first place, like these tips from Reliance Partners, can help them avoid cash payouts and maintain trust with shippers and customers.

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Acrisure EVP Brian Fielkow joins Taking the Hire Road to discuss the importance of focusing on operational excellence to drive safe results.

In a pair of announcements, Amazon committed to improving the delivery experience for both customers and drivers.

Luma Brighter Learning is helping carriers stand out as top employers during a driver shortage through better training programs.

Truck drivers should approach bridges and underpasses with caution when the temperature hovers at or below freezing.

Join FreightWaves and Tomorrow.io’s Ayala Rudoy, vice president and general manager of logistics, and Kelly Peters, senior content marketing manager, at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday for an inside look at how leading trucking companies are empowering drivers to adapt to hazardous weather conditions — and save $1 million each year in the process.

While safety is top of mind for fleet operators, addressing negative driver behaviors remains unpopular.

With the recent launch of Tomorrow.io’s Real-Time Monitoring system, companies are able to receive granular, real-time weather information relevant to their moving assets.

Weather safety starts well before the first raindrop or snowflake falls, so shippers should look for carriers, like PGT Trucking, that have strong proactive internal processes in place.

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Citation management that helps trucking companies improve driver safety.

Consider your safety program as a rocket engine. How it’s designed and implemented is crucial.

Drivers find the fleet camera system to be more of a wingman than a watchdog.

It’s probably poor planning rather than bad luck. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels says you shouldn’t be shocked to find no parking available if you waited until the last minute.

The side of the road can be a very dangerous place to be, especially if you don’t make your presence known.

Some Massachusetts politicians are demanding answers from rideshare and delivery companies on efforts to extend health and safety protections to workers.

Netradyne’s Adam Kahn joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss the power of positive reinforcement in fleet safety.

Fleet professionals were asked to identify their top struggles and what would help overcome them

New changes to the industry could see a shift in safety measures and the driver shortage.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels offers tips ahead of the inspections on May 17-19.

President Adam Kahn joins the show to demonstrate how fleets use Netradyne to reward good driving behavior and identify areas for improvement.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle and Brian Runnels urge drivers to stay focused on the road, practice defensive driving and resist distractions no matter how insignificant they seem.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle explains that you’ve got to do some digging to identify your safety risks.

Make accidents easy, see the big picture, and keep your company safe.

Automatic braking, improving CDL accuracy included in department-wide shift to close agency oversight gaps

The introduction of the entry-level driver training rule is a boon for truck safety and could help reduce the industry’s driver shortage and retention concerns.

Reliance Partners’ Safety Team is set to roll out a Trucking 101 series to tackle the skills every trucker should know but hasn’t been taught.

Speeding is more than breaking the law. The consequences are far-ranging.

TCA and DriverReach will hold a fourth session of the popular Making Safety Happen program for fleet professionals.

Adam Kahn outlines the benefits of Netradyne’s positive twist on fleet safety management.

Jeremy Reymer, CEO and founder of DriverReach, chats with transportation technologist Adam Kahn, president of the commercial fleet team at Netradyne.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels and Robert Kaferle spotlight blind spots to expose their hidden dangers.

Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar reacts to CVSA’s HM/DG Road Blitz and encourages the industry to clean up its act when hauling volatile materials.

Brandon Buckley joins FreightWaves NOW to explain how fleets can prioritize safety without causing turnover.

Representatives from both sides of the aisle and company executives convened in a webinar hosted by the Consumer Technology Association.

From time to time, truck drivers require additional training. Whether it is refresher training or due to a recent incident, success depends on having the right approach.

Parking lots are riskier than you might think

It’s vital to look both ways and make sure your vehicle will have enough space to fully clear the tracks before crossing. Also, be sure to roll up your landing gear to avoid getting stuck.

To lower its insurance rates and protect its drivers and product, cannabis distributor Bloom Farms turned to Azuga’s dashcams and specialty insurer QuadScore.

3 approaches working together to reduce roadway deaths to zero

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.

J. J. Keller announced its VideoProtects monitoring platform is available on the Geotab Marketplace, making the safety solution available to more than 2.4 million vehicles.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle says that successful safety cultures empower all employees to voice concerns and offer solutions.

Stats on drowsy driving

DriverReach founder and CEO Jeremy Reymer speaks with Anthony Petitte, founder and CEO of TruckPark, about why he launched the company, who the company’s primary customer is, and how leveraging TruckPark can improve driver retention and satisfaction.

DRIVE automatically spots areas for improvement so drivers can request coaching to boost their safe driving miles.

Simple actions by large truck and bus drivers can help keep everyone safe

FreightWaves meteorologist Nick Austin and Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels urge the industry to hunker down in August and September — hurricane season’s peak months.

Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle explains the importance of proactive safety amid a high-risk environment.

“A lot of carriers kind of look the other way,” Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle said. “I’ve heard it more times than I can count, ‘They’re a really good driver,’ but upon digging into their history and violations, you may find that they’re in need of some retraining.”

The convenience of GPS often overshadows its flaws. Double-check your route with the hard facts of a map.

Two Oregon delivery providers have terminated their contract with Amazon, but the e-tailer has countered and said the companies wanted $36 million to continue servicing the contract.

Security firm ADT has introduced free apps that allow rideshare and delivery drivers as well as passengers to connect discreetly with emergency services when they feel at risk.

Nearly 25 years to the day of his accident, Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels recalls the crash that altered his driving habits and the emotional scars that it left on those affected.

Helpful Tips on How You Can Help Save a Highway Worker’s Life

Turning to younger drivers may be the key to assuring the success of the next generation of truckers.

Americans are hitting the road on the first major long-weekend
observance since COVID-19 vaccines became widely available.

Government Agency
Seeks Long-haul Truckers
for Nuclear Materials

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels and Mark Barlar speak from their driver and State Patrol experience on the dangers that speed, distractions and fatigue present in construction zones.

“Take some time each week to clean out the cab, and stay on top of it, just like you would your house. It’s a healthier atmosphere to be in if it’s clean,” says Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels.

In light of recent wind-related accidents, Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels advises truckers to check their weight, slow down and monitor weather reports before hitting the road.

Slips, trips and falls can bring about lifelong injuries for truckers, but thankfully, they’re easily preventable. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels details basic safety tips around the truck and trailer.

Azuga is adding artificial intelligence to its SafetyCam product, giving fleet safety managers more tools to proactively coach drivers.

Reliance Partners’ John Seidl shares thoughts on the latest HOS changes and explains the benefits of doing your regulatory homework.

Cameras are replacing mirrors on large trucks.

Safety Hub uses telematics data and AI insights from dashcams to enhance driver safety.

To learn more about building a safer, more compliant fleet, download J. J. Keller’s FREE Fleet Manager’s Playbook here.

Industry hot topics were the focus of a recent discussion with FMCSA’s Jim Mullen and TCA’s David Heller, and some of the perspectives may surprise industry insiders.

An integration with 3PL Systems will make Trucker Tools’ Smarter Capacity platform available to all 3PL customers. Plus, a major airline failure could be on the horizon, online car buying could be here to stay, and more Pennsylvania rest stops open.

As trucks try to resupply stores across the U.S. and Canada, an issue of drivers’ health insurance when in a different country has arisen. Read this article to learn more.

The startup plans to triple its team size by the end of 2020.

In this week’s round-up of trucking stories from around Australia: truckers slugged by box terminal operators; truckers slugged by tax hikes; truckers slugged by safety regulators; drivers slugged by Queensland politicians; Freightliner Cascadia rolls into the Outback; Linfox buys 90-truck fleet to transport booze.

Workplace injuries are common for truck drivers. For LTL drivers during peak holiday season, the rush to deliver goods increases the chance of injury.

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The driver of a tractor-trailer died during a deadly accident on July 3 after his truck was cut off by another vehicle and fell off the Houston Ship Channel bridge, crashing upside down onto an industrial facility below.  The truck driver – who was identified by Houston police as 24-year-old Marcos Jasso – initially survived, […]

Acknowledging the widespread issue of distracted driving is the first step to change. Technology can be used to monitor real-time driving behavior, with those insights leveraged to improve driver behavior.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …Speeding has been one of the single largest causes for road accidents. Today, technology can learn from data on dangerous driving behavior to help drivers modify their risky traits via consistent and positive feedback.

ELD’s were supposed to make headway into reducing crashes, but that may not be the case so far, according to academic research from supply chain experts.

On today’s episode, Craig Fuller, Nick Austin, and Dean Croke discuss the weather system that will impact the southeast over the next few days.

As any driver knows, parking is at a premium at truck stops, even during the middle of the day. A new survey is being conducted to get an update on the current parking situation.

Companies need to keep their drivers safe; they also need to retain them and pay them. This white paper discusses how both can be done.

Netradyne, a startup that uses computer vision to understand and improve driver behavior, has raised $21 million in its Series B funding, led by Microsoft’s venture arm, M12.

In addition to the persistent need for more drivers within a fragmented industry, there are additional headwinds that the trucking industry faces makes trucker recruitment difficult, particularly regarding younger drivers.

In spite of a sea change in technology, the US DOT report released Jan. 31st, says the costs of rigorous data collection and analysis would likely outweigh the benefit. Instead, they provide a lot of data from 2013-2014.

The cleverness of the plan resides in the kind of “under-21 truckers” they’re talking about: only those with military driving experience.