In terms of best practices, there are several things every Fleet Manager should consider implementing, regardless of the immediate challenge they may be facing. From excessive idling, to speeding or preventive maintenance and fuel consumption, there are five universal practices and procedures that can help every fleet improve safety while also increasing efficiency and lowering costs.
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FedEx Ground Package System Inc. has agreed to pay drivers in 20 states $240 million to settle lawsuits claiming the second-largest U.S. parcel delivery company misclassified them as independent contractors, it said on June 16. The settlement, if approved, would be divided among 12,000 drivers, some of whom would receive tens of thousands of dollars, Beth Ross, lead lawyer for […]
Continue reading »In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is one of the most important religious obligation during which participants observe strict rules which includes fasting between sunrise and sunset and series of prayers in between. It is important for Fleet Managers to be aware of Ramadan and its possible impact on employees’ driving abilities. Ramadan for the current year is set to begin […]
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Dressed in a starched white shirt, a blue tie with black stripes and a black Italian suit to match, Abayomi Olusola was all set to leave the house for his meeting in the office that Tuesday morning. He adjusted his tie in front of the mirror in his bedroom, kissed his wife goodbye and gave his two children a high […]
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A former Knight Transportation truck driver killed one man and injured two others before committing suicide at a Knight facility in Katy, Texas, according to a Click2Houston report. Armed with a shotgun and a pistol, the shooter, who was identified as ex-Knight employee Marion Guy Williams, walked into the facility and shot and killed his former supervisor Mike Dawid before […]
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The Police arraigned two drivers at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos weeks back for stealing 723 empty crates of beer valued at N950,000.00 from Fafem Haulage Nigeria Ltd. The defendants, Taiwo Adebayo, 35 and Bolaji Babalola, 27, both drivers for Fafem Haulage Nigeria Ltd, were arraigned on two counts of conspiracy and stealing. The defendants, who pleaded not guilty to […]
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About 87% of drivers surveyed admit to engaging in at least one risky behaviour while behind the wheel within the past month, according to the latest research by the United States AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These unsafe behaviours include driving while distracted, impaired, drowsy, speeding, running red lights or not wearing a seat belt. Nearly 33,000 Americans died in […]
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A defensive driver is a safe driver, and that is especially important for fleets and the companies they serve. From sedan to truck fleets, drivers need to know how to properly handle a vehicle, and they need to have sound judgment when presented with road obstacles or reckless drivers. “Defensive driving is driving to save lives, time, and money, despite […]
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Some people do believe that what you do not know cannot hurt you. But on the road, what you cannot see CAN actually hurt you. Often times, many motorists neglect to realize that trucks have a large blind spot on each side of the vehicle. Many drivers assume that trucks can see everyone on the road because they sit higher […]
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– Do not cut abruptly in front of a long vehicle – Do not pull in front of a vehicle unless you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your rear view mirror – Pay close attention to the large vehicle’s turn signals because trucks make wide left turns; they need to swing to the right before turning […]
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Obviously, some truck drivers are still not fully conscious of the enormous threat facing the haulage and logistics industry in the face of the unending spate of extremely fatal accidents involving truck/trailers/tankers in recent times.
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Truck driving in the rain is more dangerous than swimming in shark-infested waters. Joking aside, being caught in a rainstorm is serious business and should be handled in a professional, levelheaded manner. The truth is, thousands of truckers die every year all over the world and vehicle collisions are one of the top five reasons. Keep on reading to stay […]
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