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The Impact of “Nuclear” Verdicts on Trucking

In our previous ATRI initiatives blog post, we discussed the ROI of truck safety technologies, specifically video safety. In this week’s post, we examine the impact of “nuclear” verdicts on trucking. First, what is a “nuclear verdict”? It’s a verdict in excess of $10 million. Between 2012-2015, there have been 12 verdicts totaling $900 million. […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On September 15, 2019
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Honoring Jerry Burks, Transco Lines

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 8-14, 2019, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.5 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely and on time, but they also keep our […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On September 12, 2019
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Honoring Joe Popple, Oakley Transport

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 8-14, 2019, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.5 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely and on time, but they also keep our […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On September 10, 2019
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Honoring Tim Chelette, Big G Express

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 8-14, 2019, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.5 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely and on time, but they also keep our […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On September 8, 2019
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Revising the ROI of Truck Safety Technologies

In our last blog post, we focused on technology advances to help younger drivers if interstate driving becomes a reality. In light of ATRI’s list of 2019 initiatives, it’s important to continually look at evolving truck safety technologies and the ROI of each. Previously, ATRI focused on roll stability, forward collision warning and lane departure […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On September 2, 2019
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Analyzing Younger Driver Safety in Intrastate Driving

In our last blog post, we examined going beyond mileage-based safety metrics. Continuing our series of diving deeper into ATRI’s top priorities of 2019, this week’s blog post examines safety in younger drivers in light of potential interstate driving. Due to the driver shortage, fleets are looking for innovative ways to recruit and retain drivers. […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On August 27, 2019
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ATRI: Safety is a Top Priority

Earlier this year, ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) identified six priority research topics for 2019, which were subsequently approved by ATRI’s Board of Directors. Interestingly, of the six, four are focused on safety-related issues: Rethinking mileage-based safety metrics Analyzing younger driver safety in intrastate driving Revising the ROI of truck safety technology Impact of “nuclear” […]
  • Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
  • On August 21, 2019
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