Improving Driver Safety & Risk Management: The Partnership Between Driving Dynamics and DriveTech International
An advantageous partnership with DriveTech International gives Driving Dynamics additional tools to assess and improve driver safety, consequently minimizing risk for fleet departments across the USA.
California to Allow Testing of Light-Duty Self-Driving Trucks
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles announced a proposal outlining the permitting process for companies wishing to test or deploy driverless trucks for testing on public roads.
The rule would only apply to autonomous vehicles weighing less than 10,001 pounds. That means only Class 1 and 2 trucks — which include minivans, pickup trucks, utility vans, and step vans — could receive permits for testing under the proposed rule.
Read the article at The Verge.
Vincentric Announces 2019 Best Fleet Value in America Awards
The 14th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America™ Awards were announced today with Nissan and Infiniti combining to win 11 awards while Kia also showed a strong fleet presence with an impressive seven award winning vehicles.
Key to the strong Nissan performance were the three awards earned by the NV Van lineup, led by the NV 200 S which won for the sixth consecutive year. Infiniti did its part in the luxury segments, delivering two sedan winners and two SUV/Crossover winners. The strong Kia performance was led by its Niro lineup, winning both the Hybrid and EV/Plug-in Hybrid segments in the SUV/Crossover category.
General Motors and Ford Motor Co. continued to show a strong fleet lineup with four award winners each, while Mercedes-Benz Vans and FCA were close behind with both earning three Vincentric awards. Other winners included Toyota with two award winners along with BMW, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Volvo who each had one Best Fleet Value in America winner.
“As the financial metrics regarding fleet productivity become more important, it is critical for fleet operators to have an understanding of vehicle lifecycle costs,” said Vincentric President, David Wurster. “The independent, data-driven approach used in selecting the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards enable the fleet industry to identify the vehicles that provide the best value in their segment. “
Read more of the press release.
Medical Marijuana and the Workplace: A New Challenge for Employers
By Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed
Mention the subject of marijuana to the average American and they may well conjure images of hazy rock concerts, smoke-filled parties or “highlights” from their favorite Cheech and Chong film.
But marijuana’s role in our society has been evolving. After gaining widespread popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Cannabis Sativa has evolved from a recreational drug to a medicinal substance reputed to affect a number of illnesses and medical problems. The medicinal uses for marijuana have become so popular that it has lead to widespread decriminalization and the probable ultimate legalization of what we used to call “pot.”
Even though marijuana is still illegal in the majority of states, that’s beginning to change. Many states have reversed their position and legalized marijuana for both medical and/or recreational uses. While this is good news for people suffering from certain medical conditions (as well as people who enjoy getting high), it’s bad news for employers that are going to have to seriously re-examine their policies and procedures regarding substance abuse on the job.
Truck Drivers Share Safety Tips for National Work Zone Awareness Week
PRNewswire/Arlington, VA/ April 9,2019
Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA's Share the Road highway safety program are urging motorists to pay serious attention to work zones in order to maintain safety on our nation's roads.
As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, professional truck drivers, elite drivers with millions of accident-free miles, are providing safe-driving tips to keep both motorists and workers safe during the spring construction season.
"We want better highways and safer roads, which means as drivers we have a responsibility to protect the men and women working to improve road infrastructure, especially when we're driving through work zones," said Share the Road professional truck driver Russ James of YRC Freight. "All drivers should take extra precaution in work zones, like slowing down, staying focused and maintaining safe following distances."
Read the entire release at PRNewswire.
