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Good News on the Road: More Safe Truck Rest Areas Under Construction

With federal funding and legislative support, the U.S. government is pushing forward with the construction and modernization of truck rest areas nationwide. More than 3,000 new parking spots are expected to be available by the end of 2025. In response to one of the most urgent demands of the freight transportation sector, the U.S. government […]

Trump announces first steps to ease regulations on autonomous vehicles

The NHTSA announced it will update existing regulations for autonomous vehicles manufactured in the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled its first policy measures aimed at removing regulatory barriers for autonomous vehicles, as part of an effort to foster innovation in the sector and strengthen competitiveness against countries like China. The National Highway Traffic […]

Road safety tips for vacation travel

The combination of dense traffic and emotional stress generates conditions conducive to accidents. Learn how to deal with these situations. With the arrival of spring, traffic and stress become more evident on the roads. The American Automobile Association estimates that millions of people will travel long distances during this period through summer, increasing road congestion […]

NHTSA report: 2024 traffic fatalities dropped 3.8% in the U.S.

This decline marks the first time since 2020 that the annual number of fatalities has fallen below 40,000. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its first projections of traffic fatalities for the year 2024. According to the estimates, 39,345 deaths occurred on the nation’s roadways, representing a 3.8% decrease compared to the […]

April: Distracted Driving Awareness Month

85% of americans believe distracted driving is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a road safety issue that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. As part of this campaign, Verra Mobility, a provider of smart mobility technology solutions, has released the […]

Distracted driving on the rise: can AI be the solution?

The use of AI as a safety tool for drivers and transportation fleets is gaining increasing popularity across the industry. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of road collisions and accidents, with serious consequences for both drivers and transport operators. In recent years, this issue has intensified, reflected in a concerning rise […]

Ford Faces Federal Investigation over 1.3 Million F-150 trucks due to potential safety issue

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 138 complaints have been filed by F-150 owners reporting unexpected downshifts while driving at high speeds Federal regulators have launched an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks from model years 2015 to 2017 following consumer complaints about sudden downshifting incidents that could pose a […]

Phantom braking: safety concerns in autonomous vehicles

A new study suggests that autonomous vehicles are not ready to share the road with humans. A new study suggests that autonomous vehicles are not ready to share the road with humans. Conducted by George Mason University professor Missy Cummings, the study found that driverless cars exhibit “phantom braking” and struggle to follow human driving […]

How to avoid accidents in blizzard conditions

During blizzard weather, approximately 156,000 traffic accidents are reported, with high injuries and fatal deaths. Blizzard conditions have caused dangerous travel and road closures in several Midwest states, including Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with winds over 100 km/h in Kansas City and more than 20 cm of snow in Minneapolis-St. Paul. During the […]

Driver’s safety: the increased risks on the road

86% of drivers confirm that traffic accidents have risen in the last five years. Geotab, in collaboration with Endeavor Business Intelligence (USA) and the Angus Reid Forum, has published a study that highlights the urgent need to support driver well-being and road safety in road transport. The report reveals the challenges faced by commercial drivers, […]