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Why an Engineered Solution is Always Better for Fleet Safety

When it comes to fleet safety, prevention will always be better than reaction. This is especially true for distracted driving, a problem that continues to put lives, businesses, and reputations at risk. Many companies rely on notification based systems that … Continue reading

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The Risks of Inconsistently Applied Fleet Safety Programs

Fleet safety is more than a buzzword—it’s a critical responsibility. Partially implementing a fleet safety program, where only some drivers are protected, can expose your company to significant financial, legal, and reputational risks. This article explores why protecting your entire … Continue reading

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2025 Trends in Fleet Management and Automotive Technology

As we kick off 2025, the fleet management and automotive industries are seeing a combination of technological advancements and changes in the market. Key trends include collision avoidance technology, integration of advanced telematics solutions, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Multitasking While Driving for Fleets

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

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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Effectiveness of Driver Alerts

Fleets can take a variety of paths to improve driver behavior.  Fleets may use formal driver training programs, telematics programs that identify safety issues such as speeding or aggressive braking, or dash cams that provide more insight into driver distraction. … Continue reading

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LifeSaver Mobile Renews and Expands Its Zebra Technologies ISV Partner Validation

LifeSaver Mobile has been tested by Zebra’s Global Enablement Center to help improve Commercial Driver Safety   San Jose, California – August 13, 2024 – LifeSaver Mobile today announced it has successfully renewed and expanded its ISV partner validation through … Continue reading

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An Easy Path to Low Cost Commercial Auto Insurance

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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Grey Fleet Management: How to Manage Risk from Grey Fleet Drivers

When an employee drives their personal vehicle for company business, the company has risk exposure and liability whether or not they provide the vehicle.  In many ways, risk management is more challenging since the fleet does not own the vehicle. … Continue reading

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The Science Behind Cell Phone Addiction

Key Takeaways Cell phone addiction is purposeful by design. Technologists have been highly effective at creating an addictive environment for cell phone users. Cell phone misuse is vastly underestimated. Studies have shown that driver distraction — especially cell phone distraction … Continue reading

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