Key takeaways: The Lytx 2025 Road Safety Report highlights rising collision rates and risky driving behaviors since 2023, urging fleets to adapt their safety strategies. Adverse weather conditions, particularly fog and winter conditions, significantly raise the risk of severe collisions, emphasizing the need for safe driving practices. Advanced technology and proactive coaching have led to […]
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Combatting summer road rage
Studies have proven that road rage increases as summer temperatures increase. Here’s how to identify and avoid road rage. Key takeaways: Road rage gets worse as the weather gets hotter, and professional drivers should beware. Unlike “bad driving behaviors,” which are often unintentional ,such as a failure to signal or speeding, road rage behaviors are […]
Here’s what veteran truckers would tell next generation of truck drivers
There’s a recurring lament in trucking circles about the disappearance of traditional sit-down restaurants at truck stops. And, it’s not necessarily part of the other lament that drivers cannot exist on fast food alone. The disappearance of sit-down restaurants, especially mom-and-pop diners at independent truck stops, was not only about food. What’s also missing is […]
4 Things to Know About the Entry Level Driver Training Rule
A driver-training regulation 30 years in the works that finally came into effect last year even now has many trucking fleets in a scurry to comply. That’s because it sets a mandatory baseline for the training of entry-level truck drivers — at a time when the trucking industry continues to grapple with high turnover and […]
CVSA launches weeklong Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative for 2023
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) on Monday, January 9, 2023, launched its five-day annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, an outreach effort to educate truck drivers, carriers, law enforcement, and the general public about human trafficking, the signs to look for, and what to do if you suspect someone is being trafficked. “CVSA’s law enforcement and […]
Tenstreet puts drivers in control of their own data
As technology catered to the transportation industry continues to evolve, players across the industry are becoming more aware of the importance of data security and transparency. After all, the last thing anyone wants is to be bombarded with unwanted messages Tenstreet has made a name for itself in the recruiting, retention, and safety spaces. The company’s […]
Summer safety tips for truckers
As the roadways clog with travelers, prioritizing safety is of heightened importance for commercial and passenger vehicles alike. Plan your routes When traveling, people may be unfamiliar with parts of the roadway, increasing the risk of accidents—be especially wary of out-of-state plates. Planning your route can help you avoid unwelcome surprises. If possible, schedule your departure […]
Fatigue in Trucking
Unmanaged fatigue risk can jeopardize the safety of everyone on the road, be very costly, and negatively impact company reputation. Here are some of the key aspects to consider and tips to lower fatigue risk. OUR ABILITY TO BE ALERT ON THE JOB IS GOVERNED BY TWO WELL-UNDERSTOOD BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES. The first is our circadian […]
Pets are good mentally and physically for drivers’ well-being
Trucking can be a very lonely lifestyle. You spend hours behind the wheel, and sure, you can reach out to others by phone or on your CB, but that is not the same as having another being physically close to you. That need for companionship or just the human touch is something we all desire. […]
More carriers reaching out to women during driver shortage
There’s a shift taking place at carriers’ human resources offices that recalls Rosie the Riveter — the iconic, flexing factory worker popularized through a U.S. government media blitz during World War II when the defense industry sought to recruit women to build planes, munitions and so much more as millions of American men left to […]
