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“Safety comes first.” It is one of the most familiar promises in fleet operations. But that promise is tested when safety conflicts with deadlines, delivery targets, customer expectations, and productivity...
Sean O’Bryan is a Professional Safety Consultant at Verizon Connect, a fleet management technology company that helps businesses improve safety, efficiency, and compliance through telematics solutions. With a background in...
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a business imperative. As global regulations around emissions and environmental practices become more stringent, many companies have adopted...
In fleet management, safety is a top priority—but one critical aspect of driver safety often goes underappreciated: fatigue. Driver fatigue isn’t just a risk for those behind the wheel; it...
During week four of National Safety Month, employers across the country are focusing on renewed driver safety training among workers who operate company vehicles. Unfortunately, road accidents result in millions of...
A driver’s day often doesn’t go as planned. Traffic can get worse, weather can change, loading might take longer, and a delivery that seemed simple in the morning can end up competing with the need for rest. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking into whether more flexible hours-of-service rules could help commercial […]
When a warning sounds in the cab, the driver increases their following distance, the alert goes away, and the trip continues. Since no video is created, the fleet manager might never see the event. From a management point of view, this looks like a success. But the system cannot tell if the driver actually noticed […]
Imagine two fleets with similar vehicles, routes, and accident histories. Both have invested in safety technology. Both monitor driver behavior. Both require annual safety training. But when an insurance underwriter asks how each company is reducing risk, their answers look very different. The first fleet presents its safety policies, training completion rates, and telematics dashboard. […]
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