What should you do if you see someone driving recklessly? Reckless driving is somewhat of a broad and arbitrary term, so let’s describe it as erratic driving from causes such as texting, drunk driving, overly aggressive driving, or careless driving. We’ll separate reckless driving into two general categories: drivers who seem to be distracted or [...]
Video footage of jack-knifed 18-wheelers often lead the local evening news. It’s easy for viewers to understand the dangers that out-of-control tractor-trailers can present to the motoring public. Collisions of smaller commercial vehicles are not so newsworthy; however, they can be just as dangerous to the public and to their companies’ financial well being. Over-the-road [...]
Commercial drivers are a key component of businesses that focus on transportation or delivery of physical goods. The safer your drivers, the better your reputation, and the lower your operating costs. Promoting a culture of safety in the workplace can help ensure that your drivers understand the behaviors necessary to reduce risk and improve safety [...]
The sooner a problem is discovered and addressed, the quicker it can be resolved. So what's the best way to identify employee concerns and issues? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the answer is through information provided anonymously through an Employee Hotline. Hotlines provide managers with actionable information before the issues involved turn [...]
There are a number of steps commercial drivers can take to improve safety practices, and even more strategies available to transportation executives. Learning about new strategies for implementation and regulation of safety practices is critical to controlling costs and improving the quality of the work environment. Here are a few of our most popular blogs [...]
Most trucking companies have room for improvement in terms of maximizing profit. DriverCheck’s vehicle monitoring system enables transportation businesses to quickly and measurably improve operational profitability in the following ways: Efficiency Improvement - GPS systems will enable you to monitor how long your vehicles are being operated, and where they are stationed throughout the course of a [...]