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Be Aware of Distracted Driving – This Month & Every Month!

Driver distractions are the leading cause of most vehicle collisions and near collisions. According to a study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80% of collisions and 65% of near collisions involve some form of driver distraction. In most instances, the distraction occurred within 3 […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On March 29, 2020
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The Madness of March: Tips to Win the (Coaching) Tourney

Unfortunately, in light of recent news, the excitement of college basketball playoffs has faded away. While not much can match the annual thrills associated with the single elimination NCAA tournament, there’s no doubt that what happens on the sidelines has significant implications for on-court play—and final standings. As always in this venerable Division 1 extravaganza, […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On March 16, 2020
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Cargo Thefts Up. Now What?

According to SensiGuard, there was a 17% increase in the number of cargo thefts in the US in 2019, with an average loss value of $188,000. The firm notes that the volume increase was the first year-over-year increase since 2011. The most common form of theft was the theft of full truckload, which accounted for […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On February 11, 2020
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Lessons from the Big Game

Now that the big game is over and, whether your team, won or lost, it’s obvious that good coaching was key to the Kansas City Chiefs’ win. As John Madden, who led the Oakland Raiders to their Super Bowl win said, “Coaches have to watch for what they don’t want to see and listen to […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On February 3, 2020
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Holiday Distractions … On the Road and in the Cab

As everyone knows, driving is dangerous. But, with increased travel, busy schedules and holiday activities, everyone’s stress level and fatigue increases. And, with more drivers on the highway and the U.S. Postal Service delivering 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year, the opportunity for distractions also increases – even with distracted […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On December 19, 2019
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Protecting the Safety of the Global Food and Beverage Supply Chain

For the sixth year in a row, SmartDrive Systems was named to Food Logistics’ FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers List. SmartDrive’s repeated inclusion in the FL100+ validates our promise to deliver solutions that help fleets improve fleet safety, identify and reduce risk, exonerate commercial vehicle drivers and make better business decisions That’s probably why […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On December 17, 2019
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Study: Truckers Rank High Among Sleep-Deprived Workers

Truckers are tired. And they’re driving when they shouldn’t. Unfortunately, it’s getting worse, not better. From 2010 to 2018, the prevalence of inadequate sleep — seven hours or less — increased from 30.9% of respondents in 2010 to 35.6% in 2018, according to a new study from Ball State University. In 2018, professions with the […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On December 5, 2019
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SmartDrive Video Insights: Taking Charge of Change

This is the final installment in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves editor-at-large John Kingston discussed several key issues in trucking and transport today with both SmartDrive executives and several conference speakers. “Change management” and “change leadership” are two phrases that tend […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On November 13, 2019
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SmartDrive Video Insights: Using Data to Improve Fleet Efficiency

This is another in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves editor-at-large John Kingston discussed several key issues in trucking and transport today with both SmartDrive executives and several conference speakers. Taking a company that has been known for cameras and developing it […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On November 6, 2019
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SmartDrive Video Insights: Making the Autonomous Future Smarter

This is another in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves editor-at-large John Kingston discussed several key issues in trucking and transport today with both SmartDrive executives and several conference speakers. “Where it comes to the unexpected” is where SmartDrive is targeting its […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On October 30, 2019
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