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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, […]

U.S. cities with the highest traffic accident rates

The highest risk areas are concentrated along the coasts and in metropolitan areas. Traffic accidents are a common phenomenon everywhere; however, there are places where the likelihood of them occurring is higher. This may be due to a lack of road education, road rage, insufficient signage, or inadequate road infrastructure. Some cities in the United […]

Navigating the aftermath of a truck accident

Understanding the actions to take after an accident, as well as knowing your rights, is essential for every driver. Truck accidents are an unfortunate reality in the industry. These incidents can involve property damage, injuries, and in the worst cases, fatalities. That is why understanding the actions to take after an accident, as well as […]

First wildlife overpass on Interstate 5

This will be the first wildlife overpass in Oregon and the only one along the I-5 corridor that connects Mexico to Canada. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has received a federal grant of over $33 million to construct a wildlife overpass on Interstate 5 in southern Oregon, near the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. This will […]

8 habits that characterize a bad driver

Just as it is easy to identify a good driver, it is even easier to identify a bad driver. What characterizes them? Winter is not over yet and the roads continue to pose a risk for drivers. Undoubtedly, driving is a skill that requires concentration, good navigation and space assessment, so many people do not […]