Post-Car Accident Checklist
A car accident is a shocking and traumatic event, even if no one is hurt. While you might have a hard time processing what just happened, you need to be aware of what’s required from you to protect yourself legally and ensure you and the other drivers on the road are...
School Buses Across the Nation Getting Ticketed
School bus drivers are trusted by millions of parents across the nation to get their children to school on time and, more importantly, safely. While most bus drivers do just that, some are a bit more reckless. They receive traffic tickets while driving the bus, which...
Must-Have Car Safety Features in 2017
Like any other average car buyer, I had not set foot into a dealership in over eight years, but I decided that 2017 was the year for a new purchase. Excited at first, I stepped into the dealership office and immediately felt overwhelmed as I stared at the newest,...
Will Self-Driving Cars Eliminate Accidents?
As Uber rolls out a small fleet of self-driving cars and Tesla begins production on vehicles with full self-driving capability, autonomous cars are all the latest buzz. Although advancements in technology are not quite up to par with that of George Jetson’s flying...
Driving Safely Around School Buses
With the devastating loss of six children in November’s Chattanooga school bus crash, school bus safety is the nation’s new topic. Unfortunately, it often takes tragedy to pursue much needed change. And needed it is; while deadly crashes are rare, school bus...
2016 Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
On Wednesday, November 23, 20016, Driver's Alert teamed up with the Broward County Sheriff's Office to hand out Thanksgiving meals to families in need. It is a great annual tradition that puts smiles on many faces.
Are You a Distracted Driver?
Distracted driving has slowly become second nature to drivers. Though we don’t get behind the wheel with the intentions to disregard traffic, I can’t be the only one pleading guilty of not always giving the road my full and undivided attention. As you make your...
Just How Dangerous is Drowsy Driving?
Have you ever driven on less than eight hours of sleep? For most people -- no matter age, gender or occupation -- the answer is yes. It’s a safe estimation that every driver would plead guilty to at least one count of “driving while drowsy.” Of course, it’s not...
Would Higher Texting & Driving Fines Create Safer Roads in Florida?
For just $30.00 in Florida, a driver is able to engage in texting and driving, a potentially life threatening activity to not only themselves but to all others on the road. However, throwing a piece of trash out of the car while driving has a minimum fine of...
Truck Driver Job-Related Injuries in Overdrive
SOURCE: Originally appeared on the U.S. Department of Labor Blog and written by Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists Sean Smith and Patrick Harris. BLS employees Nicole Nestoriak and Erin Huband also contributed to this blog post. When you think of...
Driving Safely Around Semi Trucks
One of the most crucial elements in the American economy is the vast fleet of semi trucks that use our roadways daily. These millions of trucks carry billions of tons of cargo annually from manufacturers to retailers for consumers to then buy. In fact, they carry...
Can Apps Be the Solution to Distracted Driving?
Whether it is an app on our phone, a text message, or our GPS system, many drivers can’t seem to put down their devices while on the road. As a result, the number of car accidents have substantially increased within the past few years and the number of distracted...
Snapchat’s Facelift: What Dangers Are Associated For Drivers?
Snapchat just received a major facelift called Chat 2.0 on March 29th, and new features have been continuously rolling out since. This update enhances the application in hopes to make the platform a user’s primary go-to app. Looking at trends for millennial and teen...
Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Unplugged!
So you’re about to run your annual MVRs on all of your drivers…then you’ll be set for another year, right? Think again! MVR programs are not like a Ronco® Rotisserie oven. You can’t just set it and forget it. Suppose Uncle Jed “forgot” to pay his child support last...
Get Your Head Out of Your Apps!
This summer, I put in over 24 hours of windshield time driving to our annual vacation destination from Tennessee through Georgia, South and North Carolina. (We go to an island where the only motor vehicles are golf carts. And after you read this you will know why)....
AR HUDs Distracting?
No, I’m not referring to the Arkansas Department of Housing and Urban Development. And before you think that I can’t spell or that I’ve gone all pirate on you, AR in this case actually means Augmented Reality. (You know, the place where Kim Jong-un lives). And HUD...
Halloween 2015: Food and Fun at Driver’s Alert
The 2015 Halloween Spooktacular at Driver’s Alert is in the books! From fog machines and great food to creepy music and amazing costumes, it was another incredible party. Many thanks go to Mike Kroll (pictured above sitting in the command position as 'The King' for a...
Driver’s Alert Acquires Training & Technology Company – Launches Ambitious Plan to Revolutionize eLearning
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, June 19, 2015 (Press Release) – Driver’s Alert, a pioneer of the decal-based ‘How’s My Driving?’ behavioral observation program, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Flexible Learning Solutions, Inc. (FLS), a Nashville-based...
Driver’s Alert Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Driver's Alert officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, FL. Mayor Jean Robb was in attendance and assisted with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Driver's Alert CEO, Mike Kroll, remarked, "Driver's Alert has been driving steady organic growth...
The Black Box Revealed: Driver safety went high tech long before most realize
Today’s newer vehicles come with a number of bells and whistles, both standard and optional. Many perks, like in-dash navigation, satellite radio and Bluetooth capability, were not readily available even a decade ago. The same could be said for other safety features...
Fleet Safety Event Promo Video
At our event, "7 Ways To Be a Rock Star at Fleet Safety Management," Driver's Alert Fleet Safety Guru, Paul Murray, will show you how to successfully generate the support needed to develop a robust driver safety initiative that lasts! Want more...