Knight-Swift Adds New Sensors to Detect Unsafe Speed, ‘Sitting Duck’ Conditions

Knight-Swift intends to use new technology to protect their drivers and other motorists.

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On July 24, 2020

Replacing Video Recorders the Latest Move in Knight-Swift’s Push to Make Swift Fleet Safer

The goal from day one, Dave Jackson said, was “to be the safest company in the truckload industry the world has ever seen.

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On June 16, 2020

Racing into 2020: Smith Transport Shifts Business and Safety Strategies to Fast-Track Growth

Entering 2020, Smith Transport now has more than 900 drivers and a turnover rate of around 50 percent, far below the average in the trucking industry for large carriers.

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On January 8, 2020

Video Safety Initiatives Reduce Driver Turnover and Improve Driving Behavior

Apart from helping to cut litigation costs, adopters of a video safety program can look at safety as a strategic asset, while accommodating safety initiatives as a part of their daily operations.

Posted by Melissa.Senoff@smartdrive.net
On February 7, 2019

Will The End of 3G Cellular be More Disruptive to Fleets Than ELD Mandate?

The sun is setting on 3G cellular networks, and many fleets are looking to escape from the shadows cast by their soon-to-be-outdated Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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

Innovator: Smokey Point’s Driver Salary Program Helps Eliminate Paycheck Fluctuations

CCJ Innovators profiles carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome trucking’s challenges. Read more about Dan Wirkkala’s 33 year career at Smokey Point Distributing.

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

NTSB Pushes Driver Coaching, Litigation Protection Benefits of Dashcams

The National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, in a recent webinar outlined how video-base safety systems in commercial vehicles can not only increase safety, but also help exonerate a driver involved in an accident.