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Operating in the New Normal – Part 4

Ensuring Safety with Work Rules Suspended

As you’re probably aware, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted the federal government to temporarily suspend a trucking safety law that has been in place since 1938. The FMCSA has announced that those drivers who are moving goods “in support of emergency relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks” will not have to follow the hours-of-service laws, which regulate […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On May 20, 2020
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Operating in the New Normal – Part 3

Putting the Power of ADAS to Work for Your Fleet

Before COVID-19, drivers were used to clogged highways, stopped vehicles and rush-hour traffic around big cities. But, with many people working from home, there are less commuters and far less vehicles on the road. In fact, a recent study reported a 30% drop in the number of vehicles on the road compared to the same […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On May 13, 2020
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The Importance of Video in FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program

Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that the agency’s Crash Preventability Determination Program has been made permanent, it’s more important than ever that fleets have a video safety program to prove that their driver was not at fault when involved in a crash. Emphasizing this point is the fact that, […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On May 11, 2020
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Operating in the New Normal – Part 2

Eliminating Visual, Physical & Cognitive Distractions

As asked in last week’s blog, what is normal? While dealing with schedule changes, load changes and route changes, drivers are continually asked to do more and remain vigilant in every detail of their complicated job. That’s why it’s more important than ever to ensure drivers stay focused and not distracted when on the road […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On May 6, 2020
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How Life has Changed for this Truck Driver – One Year Later

It’s been nearly a year since we had the opportunity to speak with Barbara Herman of K-Limited Carrier. Barbara was named the first female winner of the National Tank Truck Carrier’s Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award. We thought it would be good to catch up with this Toledo, Ohio native and learn […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On May 4, 2020
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Operating in the New Normal – Part 1

Open Communication and Consistent Coaching

What is “normal?” Ideally, it’s the life we lived prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, now, with so much up in the air, what will normal look like after the pandemic for fleets? Will it vary from state to state and city to city as our country slowly awakens from its current state? Most importantly, […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 29, 2020
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Take the “Thank a Trucker” Challenge

Looking for a fun and engaging way to thank your favorite trucker(s)? Take the Thank a Trucker family challenge! SmartDrive’s “Thank a Trucker Challenge” is for the families of truck drivers to show your love and support for our truckers on the front line. Whether it’s a father, mother, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, friend or […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 26, 2020
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Distracted More than Usual?

Although Distracted Driving Awareness Month has been postponed until October, distracted driving is still something everyone should be concerned about. As mentioned in our blog post earlier this month, one of the three types of distractions is cognitive distraction – when your mind wanders away from the task of driving. Unlike manual and visual distractions, […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 21, 2020
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Gracias … Merci … Grazie … Obrigado …

No matter how you say it, Thank You! The world has quickly come around to understanding that our truck drivers and transit operators are on the front lines of this latest pandemic. Every day they’re risking their lives, while saving ours, to ensure everyone has food, medicine and supplies. Having worked with these professionals for […]

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On April 13, 2020
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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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Ensuring Safety with Work Rules Suspended

Putting the Power of ADAS to Work for Your Fleet

Eliminating Visual, Physical & Cognitive Distractions

Open Communication and Consistent Coaching