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Keeping Employees Safe with a Corporate Driving Policy
Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the U.S. with more than 29,000 workers in the U.S. dying in a work-related motor vehicle crash between 2003 - 2018. And even when crashes (thankfully) aren’t fatal, there are still the...
Safe Summer Driving for Teens
When people think of the most dangerous season to be out on the roads, winter immediately comes to mind. Particularly for those of us who live in Northeast Ohio, icy, slippery roads and poor visibility during snowstorms can be quite dangerous. However, summer is...
Watch the Road: Distracted Driving is a Leading Cause of Vehicle Crashes
On an average day, the National Safety Council (NSC) reports that over 700 people are injured and at least nine Americans die in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. In response, they have named April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The NSC...
May’s Roadcheck Inspection Blitz to Focus on Lighting, HOS Compliance
From May 4-6, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck Inspection Blitz. Every year, the 72-hour inspection blitz takes a closer look at a designated category to check for violations. This year, CVSA will focus on...
Five Things to Love About DriveTeam’s Teen Driver Training Programs
So your teen is ready to learn to drive. This is an exciting, yet scary time for you as a parent. Your child is growing into an adult and taking on new responsibilities, but it is important to be aware that teens are not mature adults, and extra caution is warranted...
FMCSA Proposes to Change CMV Driver Vision Requirements
A proposed rule would allow commercial drivers who do not meet current vision standards to be medically certified without needing a special exemption. Existing rules prohibit drivers who do not meet certain vision standards in both eyes from operating a commercial...
Making the Most of a Learner’s Permit
For new drivers, especially when they are teens, the first couple of years on the road are the most dangerous. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, research shows that new teen drivers, ages 16-17 years old, are three times as likely as adults to be...
Holiday Impaired Driving Statistics
As the year draws to a close, many of us are ready to shut the door on 2020 and get a fresh start in the new year ahead. As you prepare for the holiday festivities ahead, we know things might look a little different this season. However, it’s important to keep in mind...
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
It can happen to anyone: driving late at night, the hum of the tires and the sound of the wind against the car lulling you to sleep. It becomes a struggle to stay alert, and suddenly not only is your own life at risk, but so are others on the road with you. This type...
Are You Ready for Winter Driving?
Fall is in its prime here in Northeast Ohio. The leaves are at their peak colors and there’s a chill in the air, making cozying up next to a fire in the evenings a delightful reprieve. Unfortunately, we all know what comes after fall: winter, with its heavy snowfall,...