Driver safety

Driver safety, ideas on reducing fuel use top concerns for SMB fleets

Commercial fleet managers are very concerned about safety, they generally trust their drivers and are running out of ideas on how to save fuel.

Those are some of the high-level takeaways from a new survey of 503 decision-makers at small and midsized businesses (fewer than 1,000 employees) operating at least five commercial vehicles. The results were released Monday by Netradyne, an artificial intelligence fleet technology provider.

The survey was conducted by Atomik Research from Sept. 21 to 28....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driver-safety-ideas-on-reducing-fuel-use-top-concerns-for-smb-fleets

Improving driver performance with Bestpass — Taking the Hire Road

The challenges the logistics industry faces in the United States — including driver shortages, supply chain issues, and safety and compliance — are global issues as well.

“Trucking is a fundamental part of global logistics and distribution and the global supply chain — even more these days than 20 years ago with the explosion of online shopping and last-mile delivery,” said Jon Routledge, vice president and general manager of consumer services at Bestpass. “Vehicles form a large part of our...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/improving-driver-performance-with-bestpass-taking-the-hire-road

Fleet safety can be as easy as rocket science

Fleet safety isn’t rocket science. But for the sake of the argument, let’s pretend it is.

Think of your company as a rocket and your drivers as the astronauts. When the countdown to launch begins, their training and trust in the engines will determine the success of the mission.

Your engineering better be top-notch because one error can lead to catastrophic failure. 

Here, the engines are your safety program. Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle uses the rocket analogy to describe...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-safety-can-be-as-easy-as-rocket-science

Driveri dashcam helps bring out the best in drivers

Today’s risk-averse and litigious transportation industry leaves fleets with no room for error when accidents occur.

Most drivers are aware of this and accept the measures fleets take to ensure they’re compliant. However, the last thing drivers want, especially those who have never been in an accident, is to feel like they’re being watched nonstop, knowing every turn of the wheel is subject to criticism.

While most drivers associate dashcams with judgment and rebuke, this isn’t the case with Drive...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driveri-dashcam-helps-bring-out-the-best-in-drivers

Planning early the only way to ensure a parking spot

It’s late and you’ve had a long day — time to call it a night. Thankfully, a couple of truck stops are just ahead.

Much like a sailor spotting land, the first sight of tall, illuminated signs down a highway is a welcoming beacon for weary drivers. You know that just below the cluster of lights wait a warm shower, hearty meal and good night’s rest.

But upon arrival, relief quickly turns to dread as the lot is full. You try the truck stop next door, but it’s crowded as well. What was to be an...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/planning-early-the-only-way-to-ensure-a-parking-spot

On the roadside, don’t forget the safety triangles

Well, it’s finally happened — engine trouble. Thankfully, you make it to the shoulder without any issues. Now what? 

Hopefully, you know how to handle simple repairs or know whom to call when a breakdown requires more skills than you possess. But in the meantime, do you know how to keep yourself safe?

Brian Runnels, Reliance Partners’ vice president of safety, urges drivers not to let their guard down when they pull onto the roadside. Just because you’re out of traffic doesn’t mean that you’re...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/on-the-roadside-dont-forget-the-safety-triangles

Politicians demand answers from gig economy companies on driver safety

Sign for Uber and Lyft riders in airport

A group of U.S. senators and representatives from Massachusetts have written letters to the CEOs of Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash and Grubhub, demanding answers to questions regarding the health and safety of their app-based workers.

The letters, dated May 31, request answers to seven questions by June 21. Most of the questions focus on the health and safety of the workers, but the group also requested an answer to whether app-based delivery workers are required to sign an arbitration...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/politicians-demand-answers-from-gig-economy-companies-on-driver-safety

Netradyne spotlights drivers’ positive attributes

Drivers have long dreaded performance reviews — and who can blame them? Receiving nothing but criticism and notes about areas for improvement is not only stressful but also frustrating, especially when your good driving isn’t acknowledged.

Adam Kahn, chief business development officer of Netradyne, believes that a driver’s full performance, including both strengths and struggles, should be recognized equally. He appeared on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss how fleets can train their...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/netradyne-spotlights-drivers-positive-attributes

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