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Defending Your Company. Defending Your Driver. With Video.

Brittany Britt of Davis Transfer understands the power of video. Get definitive answers on how incidents start and how drivers react. Having forward-facing and cab-facing cameras protects your fleet and provides coaching opportunities against close following, cell phone use and much more. Hear Brittany's story in this video. or, for more information, go to info.smartdrive.net .

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Choosing the Right Fleet Management Solutions for Your Government Fleets

Many organizations are turning to fleet management solutions to help them navigate some of the challenges they are facing – including increased costs, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. It’s critical to choose a solution that’s best suited to meet the unique needs of your fleet.

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Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

Drivers should take extra precautions to stay on the road during Labor Day. - Photo: Government Fleet

The National Safety Council estimates there could be more than 50,000 injuries from preventable traffic crashes nationwide during the 2024 Labor Day holiday period.

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August 2024 Recall Roundup: Daimler, Ford, Motiv & More

Among the latest recalled vehicles are the Tesla Model Y (left), Freightliner 108SD (center), and Ford Maverick (right). - Photo: Tesla/Daimler Trucks/Ford/Government Fleet

Are any of the vehicles in your fleet recalled? Check out the latest recalls of popular government fleet vehicles and equipment.

Six Tips to Help Drivers Prepare for Hurricanes

In terms of training, fleet operators should conduct regular training exercises to help prepare personnel for emergency scenarios. - Photo: Government Fleet

Advice from Holman on how drivers should plan for emergencies, prioritize safety, and protect their vehicles during hurricane season.

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New Grant to Help Get Closer Look Into Minnesota Distracted Driving

Information will be collected from a variety of sources, such as cell phone apps that ask people to voluntarily agree to provide anonymous data, to figure out the root cause of distracted driving....

Minnesota's Office of Traffic Safety is using a $100,000 grant to determine how to reduce distracted driving on roads.

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July 2024 Recall Roundup: Autocar, Chevrolet, Daimler, Ford, & More

Among the latest recalled vehicles are the (from left) Autocar Xpeditor, Chevrolet Bolt EV, and Ford F-150. - Photo: Government Fleet

Are any of the vehicles in your fleet recalled? Check out the latest recalls of popular government fleet vehicles and equipment.

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June 2024 Recall Roundup: Altec, Chrysler, Mack, Paccar, & More

Three vehicles are shown, including a white Ram ProMaster cargo van with a yellow ladder on top, a silver Tesla Model Y, and a blue Freightliner 114SD truck with a dump body on the back.

See if any of your fleet vehicles, tires, or equipment was recalled during the month of June.

How to Collect Reliable Fleet Data & What to Do With It

One of the first challenges is knowing where to get your data from and getting access to it. - Photo: Government Fleet via Canva.com

Three fleets share their data stories and lessons learned.

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May 2024 Recall Roundup: Daimler, Ford, Mack, Reading, & More

The Ford Transit Connect (left), Reading RM-78 11' truck body (center), and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (right) are among the latest vehicle recalls. - Photo: Ford/Reading Truck/Daimler Vans

Check your fleets! A roundup of recent vehicle recalls involving vehicles popular among public sector fleets.

Follow the 4 Principles of Safe Driving

A defensive driving program can help train government and public sector fleet drivers to be safer while on the road. - Photo: Pexels

Light-duty fleet drivers can learn and practice LLLC, or the four principles of driving safely, to reduce risk behind the wheel.

How Fleets Can Create a Better Culture of Shop Safety

Shops must adopt a ‘culture’ in which safety is of top importance, according to experienced fleet managers.

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April 2024 Recall Roundup: Daimler, Doosan, Ford, Paccar & More

Among the most recent vehicles and equipment recalled are (from left) Doosan portable generator trailers, Freightliner 114SD trucks, and Ford Maverick pickup trucks. - Photo:...

Are any of the vehicles in your fleet recalled? Check out the latest recalls of popular government fleet vehicles and equipment.

Creating a Culture of Driver Safety: Drivers’ Expectations

From pre- and post-trip vehicle walkaround inspections to telematics programs with cameras in vehicles with a goal of reducing accidents and vehicle abuse, there are many ways to improve fleet...

A heavy emphasis on pre- and post-trip vehicle walkaround inspections is one driver safety tip, among others.

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