Truck driver safety

Taking command: KeepTruckin rolls out integrated fleet management platform

KeepTruckin adds integrated Fleet View platform

Fleet management and asset visibility go hand-in-hand — without one, the other doesn’t provide the operational value it could.

KeepTruckin is out to change that with its new Fleet View GPS tracking command center. Fleet View combines GPS tracking, electronic logging device compliance, driver safety management and asset visibility into a single, integrated fleet operations center.

“KeepTruckin’s mission is to build modern technology that improves the safety and efficiency of businesses that keep...

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It’s better to be safe than sorry with cargo tank leaks

One look at the bill of lading is all you need to understand why fuel hauling can often be a white-knucke experience. Referred to as “rolling bombs” in the past, cargo tank trailers can be deadly if handled improperly. Hauling flammable liquids is no easy task. That is why Mark Barlar, Reliance Partners’ director of risk services, urges hazmat truckers to continue sharpening their safety skills no matter how many years of experience are under their belts.

With over 20 years of experience...

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FMCSA adds driver panel to safety board

A group of 20-25 truck drivers will be providing direct feedback to federal regulators on safety issues ranging from hours of service (HOS) to truck parking.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Friday that the new commercial driver panel subcommittee has been set up to inform the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) with the goal of gaining a range of viewpoints and experiences among different sectors of the driver community, including drivers of...

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Better safety systems could help fleets avoid nuclear verdicts

Better safety systems could help fleets avoid nuclear verdicts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Within the trucking industry, legal battles over road accidents are nothing new. However, verdicts in trucking accidents have steadily become more costly, partly due to the legal environment that incentivizes lawsuits. This has led to the nuclear verdicts of today in which a jury awards over $10 million in compensation, crippling many fleets and forcing several to bankruptcy. 

In a report, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) observed that while the average size of verdicts was...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/better-safety-systems-could-help-fleets-avoid-nuclear-verdicts

The Daily Dash: 11 indicted for staging truck accidents; widow of murdered truck driver seeks answers

Staged truck crashes

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, prosecutors have indicted 11 for staging truck accidents. Plus, Mike Boeglin’s widow is still searching for answers in her husband’s murder, and TFI International is hit by a ransomware attack.

The Big Easy no more

Eleven people have been indicted in New Orleans, accused of staging automobile-truck accidents to cash in on insurance payments. In court documents, prosecutors also allege the 11 were...

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KeepTruckin raises bar with Safety Hub platform

KeepTruckin raises bar on driver safety with new Safety Hub platform (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Fleet management company KeepTruckin on Tuesday unveiled its Safety Hub solution, which enhances its existing services with a roster of new features for precision understanding of truck and driver safety. 

Safety Hub uses the DRIVE risk score — a first-of-its-kind model that quantifies driver risk using telematics data and insights powered by artificial intelligence. 

“Existing driver safety platforms simply detect harsh driving and compute a score based on the frequency of those events. The...

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Safety most at risk at beginning, end of drivers’ shifts

Samsara studies truckers'' risky driving behaviors

Commercial vehicle drivers are more likely to engage in unsafe driving behaviors at the beginning or end of their shifts. Meanwhile, U.S. drivers are speeding more frequently on the less-congested roadways during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are some of the findings from a new data deep dive from Internet of Things (IoT) provider Samsara, analyzing data from its commercial customers.

According to Ali Akhtar, director of data science for the firm, reduced roadway congestion has led to a 20%...

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Prioritize the health and well-being of your drivers

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to operate remotely. The sudden change in work-life balance has been challenging but has also provided peace of mind for concerned workforces. In addition to avoiding rush hour traffic and the 9-5 grind, working remotely has become an attractive alternative for those looking to spare themselves from infection. However, not everyone is afforded this luxury. 

Truck drivers across the country are just as concerned about the coronavirus as...

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