Author Archives: Alan Mann

About Alan Mann

Driver risk scoring/coaching/cell phone distraction avoidance/driver behavior expert.

The Dangers of Multitasking While Driving for Fleets

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Alan Mann

The ability to multitask while driving is typically seen as an asset, allowing people to get more done in less time. In the business environment, constant interruptions are the norm. Today, constant exposure to electronic devices leads us to believe … Continue reading →

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Applying the Heinrich Pyramid Theory to Fleet Safety

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Alan Mann

What is Heinrich’s Pyramid of Accident Severity? Developed in the 1930s by an insurance professional named Herbert Heinrich who studied about 75,000 accidents, his theory has become a foundational concept in occupational health and safety. Heinrich found that there is … Continue reading →

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The Hawthorne Effect and Driver Behavior Improvement

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Alan Mann

The Hawthorne Effect occurs when subjects of an experimental study change or improve their behavior because they are being evaluated or studied. This concept first came from experiments conducted at the Hawthorne Works factory in the 1920s and 30s. Researchers … Continue reading →

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Why Most Rear End Collisions Are Caused By Mobile Device Distraction

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Alan Mann

Rear end collisions are the number one cause of auto claims. For fleet safety programs, avoidance of rear end collisions should be a primary focus. In a rear end collision, the car that makes contact with the vehicle in front … Continue reading →

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4 Best Articles We Have Read Recently on Distracted Driving

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Alan Mann

As part of our Distracted Driving Awareness Month blog series, we’ve scoured the web to bring you the most insightful and impactful articles on this critical issue. From exploring the troubling rise of distracted driving to proposing innovative solutions and … Continue reading →

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How Cell Phones Present the Three Types of Distracted Driving

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Alan Mann

Cell phone use in modern society has become almost as vital as breathing. However, this device can become lethal when used behind the wheel. Distracted driving takes various forms, each contributing significantly to accidents and fatalities worldwide. This blog post … Continue reading →

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Fleet Guide to Captive Insurance

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Alan Mann

All fleets are experiencing a growing challenge with the cost and availability of fleet insurance. In normal market conditions, premium costs are usually determined by the fleet’s loss history. The better your safety record is, the lower your insurance cost … Continue reading →

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How to Talk to Your Fleet Insurance Provider About Fleet Safety Technology

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Alan Mann

Both fleets and insurers bear the cost of fleet accidents. Fleets without an excellent safety record risk much higher insurance rates, higher deductibles, or unavailability of insurance. Luckily, safety technology has proven to improve fleet safety. Fleet insurance providers prefer … Continue reading →

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An Overview of Types of Collision Avoidance Systems

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Alan Mann

Millions of dollars and significant effort go into fleet safety technology and training. However, vehicle crashes continue to rise, insurance rates continue to go up, driver distraction is at an all time high, and commercial auto insurers still struggle for … Continue reading →

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An Easy Path to Low Cost Commercial Auto Insurance

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Alan Mann

For less than 1% of the cost of your annual commercial auto insurance, you can have fewer accidents and pave the way towards more affordable fleet insurance. With the future of commercial auto insurance becoming more challenging every day, corporate … Continue reading →

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