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Big Data in Action: The Detection of Unsafe Parking, AKA “Sitting Duck”

By David Wagstaff, Vice President, Analytics, SmartDrive

In my previous blog post, I presented a methodology which could be used to build an analytic solution. In this post I’ll use those steps to define a solution around a significant problem that exists today in the transportation industry: the unsafe parking of vehicles, also known as Sitting Duck. So, what is Unsafe Parking? […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On August 6, 2020
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Data Analytics: What it “Means” and How it Translates to Business Value

By David Wagstaff, Vice President, Analytics, SmartDrive

Every day, I’m asked, “How do you perform analytics on all the data being collected to, ultimately, impact your customers’ material business outcomes?” With data from hundreds of thousands of vehicles coming from on-board systems, our safety program and third-party data feeds, SmartDrive is in a unique position to provide intelligent data to help fleets […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On July 16, 2020
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Are You Prepared for Operation Safe Driver Week?

With Operation Safe Driver Week quickly approaching, fleet managers, safety managers and drivers need to be more vigilant than ever. During the weeklong traffic enforcement safety initiative, law enforcement personnel throughout North America will be looking for drivers who engage in unsafe driving behaviors on the nation’s roadways; drivers identified displaying unsafe driving will be pulled […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On July 8, 2020
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Insights on Avoiding Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums Part 3

Featuring Matthew Rathje, Vice President of Risk Solutions, TrueNorth Companies

In our recent webinar, 10 Actions You Can Take Today to Avoid Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, four industry professionals provided their insights to help fleets avoid increasing premiums today … and in the future. SmartDrive spent some time with Matthew Rathje, Vice President of Risk Solutions, TrueNorth Companies, and delved further into his recommendations. Matt has over […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 29, 2020
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Insights on Avoiding Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums – Part 2

With Chris Vogel, Senior Vice President, Cottingham & Butler

In our recent webinar, 10 Actions You Can Take Today to Avoid Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, four industry professionals provided their insights to help fleets avoid increasing premiums today … and in the future. SmartDrive spent some time with Chris Vogel, Senior Vice President, Cottingham & Butler and delved further into his recommendations. Chris leads the […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 24, 2020
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Insights on Avoiding Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums Part 1

Featuring Ken Crippen, President & CEO, ATTIC RRG

In our recent webinar, 10 Actions You Can Take Today to Avoid Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, four industry professionals provided their insights to help fleets avoid increasing premiums today … and in the future. SmartDrive spent some time with Ken Crippen, President & CEO, American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group. ATTIC, RRG […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 22, 2020
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Exceptional Safety Improvements and Insurance Savings Land SmartDrive on SDCE100 List

As a leading innovator, SmartDrive is proud to be on this year’s Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s annual list of corporate leaders in the global supply chain. The SDCE 100 spotlights successful and innovative projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across the range of supply chain functions. According to SDCE, […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 18, 2020
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Everyday Heroes – Part 2

During these trying and unprecedented times, professionals across industries are stepping up—whether it’s grocery store employees ensuring store shelves are stocked, medical and healthcare professionals treating those affected, or truck drivers transporting freight of all kinds. As a small token of our continued appreciation for truck drivers, SmartDrive is recognizing the valiant efforts and sacrifices […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 17, 2020
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June is National Safety Month

Safety is more critical than ever. Why? There was a 14% year-over-year jump in fatality rates per miles driven in March 2020, while the actual number of miles driven dropped 18.6% compared to the same time period last year, according to early data reported by the National Safety Council (NSC). Even with the declining fatality […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 8, 2020
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Arctic Glacier’s Safety Initiatives Save Cold Hard Cash

“We’re already seeing a payback from a cost standpoint and I think other folks will see the same.” Scott Groh, Fleet Manager, Arctic Glacier As business heats up in the summer months, Arctic Glacier is focused on a safety-first culture. Arctic Glacier is a packaged ice company that manufactures and delivers to 75,000 retailers across […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 2, 2020
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SMARTDRIVE BLOG

By David Wagstaff, Vice President, Analytics, SmartDrive

By David Wagstaff, Vice President, Analytics, SmartDrive

Featuring Matthew Rathje, Vice President of Risk Solutions, TrueNorth Companies

With Chris Vogel, Senior Vice President, Cottingham & Butler

Featuring Ken Crippen, President & CEO, ATTIC RRG