A new study has concluded that talking and singing in the cab are not distracting for truck drivers, but other common activities such as adjusting the seat belt, reaching for food or drink, and adjusting the instrument panel or mirrors showed significant risk of a crash or near-crash.
September 9, 2021distracted driving
Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
Common activities such as adjusting the seat belt, reaching for food or drink, and adjusting the instrument panel or mirrors showed significant risk of a crash or near-crash. (GoodLifeStudio — Getty Images)
Distraction, Fatigue Continue to Challenge Drivers, Study Says
Common activities such as adjusting the seat belt, reaching for food or drink, and adjusting the instrument panel or mirrors showed significant risk of a crash or near-crash. (GoodLifeStudio — Getty Images) Safety 
How an MVR Monitoring Program Can Help Protect Your Business
Unsafe drivers are a huge liability for your company.What if we told you there's a way to reduce these risks and prevent 34% of common FMCSA violations? Learn about this effective, budget-friendly solution in our new ebook. Download now!
September 1, 2021 Business, Technology 
Eliminate Distracted Driving, Reduce Risk AND Retain Drivers by Addressing Technology Addiction
Fleets’ distracted driving issues are not unique to the industry, as studies show technology addiction is incredibly prevalent. To solve distracted driving, fleets must address this underlying addiction by preventing the dangerous behavior and providing positive rewards for improvement. Learn more and find solutions in this free download.
September 1, 2021 Safety 
Distracted Driving: A Survey of Commercial Drivers
With 1 in 4 professional drivers suffering an injury due to distracted driving, it’s becoming the new “DUI”. We surveyed commercial drivers to understand how they have been affected by distracted driving and what they are willing to do to help eradicate this behavior.
April 1, 2021 Technology, Safety 
3 Keys to Improving Drivers' Safety Practices
As we enter Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, it’s become clear distracted-driving solutions that don’t provide preventative approaches won’t actually change unsafe behavior. Fleet managers can follow these key tips to improve safe driving practices, retain employees, and prevent costly accidents.
April 1, 2021 Technology, Safety 
Improve Safety Performance in Real Time
With technology advances in AI, Vision, and Edge Computing, there are effective ways for fleets to quickly address distracted driving within their fleet and with real-time visibility enabled by this technology, fleets are able to work with their drivers to develop sustainable, best-in-class safety habits.
May 21, 2020 Business, Technology, Safety 
Driver monitoring technology such as Seeing Machines' Guardian system tracks head and eye movements for signs of drowsiness or distraction. (Seeing Machines)
In-Cab Monitoring Uses Machine Vision to Detect Fatigued, Distracted Driving
Driver monitoring technology such as Seeing Machines' Guardian system tracks head and eye movements for signs of drowsiness or distraction. (Seeing Machines)In-cab monitoring systems can help fleets keep drivers out of danger, but technology should be just one part of the broader culture of safety within a company.
December 6, 2019 Safety 
Effective Coaching Strategies and Best Practices for Fleet Safety Managers
Fleet safety managers often face problems unique to their fleets; however, there are some unavoidable problems that every fleet faces at some point. Effective coaching strategies and best practices are the keys to tackling these issues head-on before they escalate.
October 2, 2019 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
Part of the distracted driving roundtable. (NTSBgov via YouTube)
Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving
Part of the distracted driving roundtable. (NTSBgov via YouTube)Transportation companies — including trucking groups — can improve safety by promoting accountability at the individual, executive and peer levels, according to industry representatives.
April 12, 2019 Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Sygic Introduces Real-Time Driver Behavior Analysis
Sygic, a Slovakia-based mobile navigation company, has unveiled a new driver behavior algorithm designed to motivate drivers to act safer behind the wheel.
October 18, 2018