Are Your Fleet Drivers ‘Driving Your Brand’ In The Right Direction?
I think as a whole, we always try our best. Most people enjoy positive feedback for a job well done. And like most people, we tend to frown upon negative feedback we’re given for a job poorly done. When we get right down to it, most of the time we do a poor job, it...
Are Your Fleet Drivers Helping or Hurting Business?
Bad Driving Equals Bad PR Do you remember that guy who cut you off in traffic, forcing you to step on your brakes to avoid an accident? The one who threw leftover lunch out of the window? The argument you got into with the driver who blocked you in the parking lot...
The Multitasking Myth: Why Distracted Driving Is So Dangerous
There was a lot we believed in as a kid. We believed Santa left us presents, the Easter Bunny left us chocolate and the Tooth Fairy left us money under our pillow when we lost a tooth. As we got older we relied upon experienced adults to let us...
Drinking Alcohol? You Need a Designated Driver
Labor Day 2018 is in the books. For most, this marks the end of the summer. Officially, summer ends in the northern hemisphere on September 22. While the barbecues, beach parties and baseball games might continue for a little while longer—one...
5 Tips for Surviving Long Drives
Are you planning on going on a road trip? It is no secret that long distance driving can be taxing and troublesome. Many people get tired, bored and distracted during long drives. Drivers are often victims of “highway hypnosis,” a condition...
Do You Have a Fleet Safety Program?
Transportation is a risky business. With 2,083 fatal occupational injuries in 2016, transportation is linked to the most such deaths on the job in the US, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is a broad category...
Understanding the Consequences of Distracted Driving
A distracted driver is a dangerous driver. Distracted driving is a leading cause of death and personal injury accidents in the U.S. In 2016 alone, distracted driving was responsible for 3,477 deaths and an estimated additional 391,000 car...
Healthy Lifestyle, Here I Come! 10 Steps to Boost Your Fitness and Your Mood
Did you know that the average American sits for 11 hours or more every single day? Think about how much time you spend sitting at work—and it does not have to be in an office. If you are working as a professional driver, sitting behind the wheel...
Practice Preparedness to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident
As any motorcyclist can attest, there is no feeling more freeing than taking your bike out on the open road. Unfortunately, though, there is greater risk of death or personal injury associated with riding a motorcycle than in any other type of...
7 Tips For Overcoming Driving Anxiety After An Accident
If you have been involved in an automobile collision, it is perfectly normal to experience anxiety about driving again. This can be true whether you caused the accident or were the victim of a collision. For people who experience driving...
10 Terrifying Facts About Texting And Driving
There is no question that texting while driving is extremely dangerous and irresponsible. This is why most states throughout the country have made cell phone use behind the wheel illegal. Although many drivers, especially young ones, continue to...
Vehicle Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Avoid
We all know by now that car maintenance is a hassle, headache and huge cost. I personally put off car repairs and oil changes until the very last minute, something that I’ve been told is detrimental and dangerous. And I am not alone in this....
Apps That Fight Distracted Driving
There are more and more drivers appearing on the roads, causing more traffic, more impatience and more recklessness. People are always in a rush while they are driving, causing them to make impulsive decisions that may not always be the safest...
Distracted Driving: Keeping Your Eyes on the Road–and Your Mind Too
Today, nine people won’t come home as a result of distracted driving. More than 1,000 people will have been injured because they or someone else did not pay attention behind the wheel. We know that the proverbial truck can hit at any...
11 Defensive Driving Tips: How to Protect Yourself on the Road
All across America, people rely on the freeways and roadways where the live. They use them to commute to work, pick up or drop off their kids at school, go to the movies, grocery shop…you name it. In more heavily populated areas, with everyone...
Driver’s Alert Podcast #3 – Janna Pelle, VOICEMEMO/The Hit and Run Project
On March 23, 2018, alternative pop artist Janna Pelle appeared on the Driver's Alert podcast to discuss her new album "VOICEMEMO", which illustrates stages of grief after losing someone to distracted driving. Janna is an anti-distracted driving...
Winter vs. All-Season Tires – What’s the Difference?
We all hear a lot of questions regarding winter tires. One famous question regarding this is, “Do I even need winter tires for my ride?” This article will be discussing facts and analogies with regards to winter tires and all-season tires as...
Driver’s Alert Podcast #2 – Todd Betzold, Arrive Alive Tour (Distracted Driving & Drunk Driving)
On March 16, 2018, Todd Betzold, Director of Marketing at Unite Corporation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, appeared on the Driver's Alert podcast to discuss his company's Arrive Alive Tour and its mission to raise awareness about the dangers of...
Driver’s Alert Podcast #1 – Lori Olson, Pulse (Rear-End Collision Avoidance)
On March 16, 2018, Lori Olson, Fleet Director at Pulse, appeared on the Driver's Alert podcast to discuss a number of driver safety topics, including: Evolution of vehicle safety Fleet vehicle efficiency Impacts of collisions on a company...
Safety First, Even After A Vehicle Accident
You are in a hurry, so you put a bit of extra pressure on the gas pedal. Your phone is ringing somewhere to your right, so you glance that way. When you realize you are too close, it is already too late. You are lucky–neither you nor the other...
Avoid Drowsy Driving this Holiday Season
It’s been a tough few weeks, but you finally handed in your last report, picked up some Christmas gifts and packed family, dog and grandmother’s gravy recipe into the car. Now it’s only a six-hour drive and then you’re ready to spend the...