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Fuel Transportation Can Be Dangerous. Video Can Help.

Many fleets looking to reduce risk and improve safety in their fleet think that, by simply installing cameras in their vehicles, everything will improve. What’s important to remember is that the camera is simply a means to an end; the key to success is coaching and scoring. Conico Oil General Manager, Dave Burrow, agrees. Headquartered […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On August 7, 2018
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Paying for Safety

One of the hottest topics at this year’s SmartDrive Customer Conferences was driver incentive programs for driver recruiting and retention. And why not? With the ATA reporting the driver shortage at more than 50,000 drivers with a potential to climb to 174,000 by 2024, it’s no wonder that driver recruiting and retention are at the […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On July 30, 2018
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Operation Safe Driver Week … Everyday!

Although the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver is celebrated in an annual one-week enforcement and educational blitz – celebrated July 15-21 this year – SmartDrive embraces and acknowledges safe driving every day of the year. Operation Safe Driver is a CVSA program aimed at reducing deaths and injuries involving large trucks, buses […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On July 15, 2018
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Want a Safer Fleet? Stop Speeding

The latest SmartDrive Smart IQ® Beat Snapshot analyzed and scored over 220 million events from the SmartDrive® database, with a particular focus on one of the most common and dangerous problem areas for drivers: speeding. Unsurprisingly, the Snapshot found several strong correlations connecting speeding with dangerous driving behavior, including collisions, lack of complete control of […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On July 10, 2018
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Secrets Revealed: How to Run Successful Data-Driven, Driver Incentive Programs

ATA has reported the driver shortage at more than 50,000 drivers with a potential to rise to 174,000 by 2024. With the average replacement cost per truck driver being approximately $12,000, losing current drivers significantly affects a fleet’s bottom line. For example, a fleet with 200 drivers and 80% driver turnover will have to spend […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 25, 2018
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Now More Than Ever: Focus on Distracted Driving

We’re halfway through Distracted Driving Awareness Month and distractions continue to cause collisions on our roads. A soon-to-be released SmartDrive SmartIQ® Beat reports that drivers who speed have a significantly higher propensity to be distracted while driving – more than 2.5x all other drivers. Not surprisingly, topping the list of distractions is mobile phones with food, […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 15, 2018
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How Are You Marking Distracted Driving Awareness Month?

Although we should always be aware of distractions while driving, April is a time to take particular note since it’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month. One company that’s using this national event to bring more awareness of distracted driving and safety to its fleet is Penske Logistics, which is introducing the SmartDrive® video-based safety program, the […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 4, 2018
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Why Video Alone Isn’t Enough: The Value of a Managed Service

By Matt Brunelle, Vice President, Customer Success, SmartDrive

Adoption of video-based safety solutions is increasing rapidly across the industry, and for good reason. According to a recent AAA study, the use of video-based safety systems could prevent 63,000 crashes and 17,733 injuries annually. However, it’s not enough for fleets to simply install the hardware. Though a dash cam might capture a collision, this […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On February 19, 2018
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Is Safety a Coincidence?

By Matt Brunelle, Vice President, Customer Success, SmartDrive

Recently, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge announced the 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For. These for-hire trucking companies from across North America were recognized for providing exemplary work environments for their professional truck drivers and independent contractors. I’m happy to state that many of the winning fleets use the SmartDrive program as a […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On February 12, 2018
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What’s Trending in 2018?

By Ray Ghanbari, CTO, SmartDrive

I wake up every day focused on building new ways to ensure drivers come home safely to their families. But, I’m not the only one. The entire team at SmartDrive is passionate about breaking new ground in transportation safety and analytics. As we consider effective and innovative ways to make fleets safer, we are always […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On February 8, 2018
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By Matt Brunelle, Vice President, Customer Success, SmartDrive

By Matt Brunelle, Vice President, Customer Success, SmartDrive

By Ray Ghanbari, CTO, SmartDrive