Every day, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders rush to thousands of traffic incidents. Yet while these responders are working to save lives, they face the risk of being struck while on the scene. Sadly, 44 emergency responders were struck and killed by vehicles in 2019. National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week takes place November […]
FOCUS Program to Help Small to Mid-Sized Fleets Build Safety Cultures
In accordance with Vision Zero, New York City and Together for Safer Roads created a new safety training program for small and mid-sized fleets. The FOCUS Program supports businesses by providing training on personnel management and how to work with data and technology indispensable skills in the modern workforce. The goal of the FOCUS program […]
FMCSA Announces New Commercial Driver Panel to Provide Feedback on Critical Issues and Initiatives
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) announced the launch of a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers. This panel will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on key issues facing the industry through the eyes of actual drivers Such as […]
How to Preserve Lives Through Safer Driving Habits
Most people prefer to think of themselves as safe drivers. While someone may be able to point to an accident-free driving history, realistically, that has little to do with how safe that motorist truly is. There are often unsafe habits that arise when we’re stressed or hurried, or maybe we simply don’t realize the potential […]
Vehicular Hacking
Picture this! A vehicle loaded with hazards material is driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour, when suddenly, the driver realizes he is no longer in control of the vehicle, some hacker is. As the technology in our vehicles becomes more and more advanced, the threat of hacking becomes more serious. Consumer Reports highlights […]