A new state law will have a significant impact on New Jersey vehicle tracking. Fleets operating in the state must now inform drivers when they install GPS tracking devices in vehicles. The new law takes effect April 18, 2022.
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New Jersey Law Requires Fleets to Inform Drivers When Using Vehicle Tracking Devices
Topics: fleet driver New Jersey vehicle tracking vehicle tracking
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Defensive Driving Skills for Fleet Drivers
For managers, driver safety is always the primary concern. They are always on the lookout for training and techniques that can lower the chance of a crash or collision, making roads safer and drivers better at their jobs.
Topics: fleet safety defensive driving fleet risk management
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What is Vision Zero?
Vision Zero is a movement that started in Sweden in the 1990s. It calls for eliminating all traffic accidents and severe injuries, while also increasing safe, equitable and healthy mobility for all people. After taking hold in many European cities, it now is taking off in the United States.
Topics: driver safety program reduce driving fatalities Vision Zero
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What is Remedial Fleet Driver Training?
Many companies associate driver training with news hires. While that certainly provides benefits, an area that fleet managers should not overlook is remedial fleet driver training for veteran and at-risk drivers.
Topics: behind the wheel driver safety training remedial fleet driver training reduce crashes
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An Early Start Is Key In Preparing Fleet Winter Driving Plan
Fleets should start preparing for winter driving as early as possible, giving them a chance to communicate it to all drivers. Those winter driving plans should align with overall safety policies and include in-depth inspections and maintenance service for all vehicles.
Topics: winter driving driver safety policy winter driving plan
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What is DriveReady™ Advantage?
For fleets that want to train drivers in the best practices for avoiding crashes and maintaining vehicle control, DriveReady Advantage from Driving Dynamics offers them a smart, convenient way to learn critical safe driving abilities.
Topics: fleet driver training DriveReady™ Advantage DriveReady™ contactless fleet driver training
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How Fleet Managers Should Look at ADAS Features
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features for fleets improve. But for fleet managers, the first step to implement ADAS is not just looking at the technology, but at their drivers.
Topics: fleet driver training ADAS features Ben Langley ADAS features for fleets
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The Untold Story of Santa’s Midnight Ride
Santa’s sleigh ride is famous for sure,
But this year there are twists and turns that offer much more.
The start we all know, but with new chapters and pages,
So, buckle up for a safe driving tale made for the ages…
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How to Improve Your Driver Safety Policy
Companies with large fleets benefit from creating a driver safety policy that requires drivers in their fleet get training that will make them better - and safer - at their job. This applies not only to new hires, but also at-risk drivers and veterans who want to brush up on their driving skills.
Topics: distracted driving fleet driver training driver safety policy
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Crash-Related Injuries Skyrocket: Time to Re-examine Fleet Safety Policies
We often see headlines about traffic deaths centered around highway safety statistics, but seldom do we see the data on how many people are injured. Recent 2020 highway traffic safety reports bring into focus why this is such an important metric to consider. As we all struggled through the pandemic, a phenomenon occurred in which drivers exhibited unusually high aggressive behaviors and risk levels. This resulted in disturbing statistics that have likely affected all of us in some way or another.
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Can Personality Traits and Emotions Impact Your Ability to Drive Defensively?
A driver’s personality traits and emotional state influence how they behave behind the wheel. The key to good driving is mastering them.
Topics: drive defensively personality traits personality traits and emotions
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Can You Train Fleet Drivers Virtually?
It’s possible to train fleet drivers virtually and give them all the knowledge and skills they get in a traditional classroom. With fleet employee VILT (Virtual Instructor Led Training), businesses have an effective, affordable solution that teaches fleet drivers safe driving methods that can make the difference between a trip that ends safely or one that ends in a crash.
