Driver coaching and scorecarding: Page 2

Stevens Trucking lowers insurance premiums, improves safety scores

By implementing driver cams and a cellphone app with a hefty focus on driver coaching, the company has seen 100 million annual miles driven with no cellphone incidents over the past three years.

June 3, 2022

Stevens Trucking truck and trailer

FleetUp introduces new dashcam footage annotation feature

The new feature categorizes driving events based on risk level and allows managers to provide evidence-based driver coaching.

May 31, 2022

FleetUp dashcam annotation labeling

Solera introduces new AI camera product and route modeling tool

SmartDrive Protect captures continuous video and uses AI technology to identify driver events and coaching opportunities to exonerate fleets; the new route modeling tool on the Omnitracs One platform allows fleets to work through what-if routing.

May 30, 2022

woman driving a truck

AI accuracy is critical in avoiding false alerts and alert fatigue

Opponents of technology in trucks say too many alerts can cause driver distraction and fatigue, ultimately rendering telematics not only useless but also harmful. However, AI technology has been shown to significantly reduce distracted driving events.

May 18, 2022

Driver using phone

Telematics help fleets reduce fuel costs

Fleets also experience safer drivers and better retention with telematics as fuel efficiency practices also promote safety, and fuel savings can allow fleets to increase driver pay.

May 10, 2022

Driver pumps fuel

Trimble adds new, enhanced features to its video intelligence platform

Trimble Video Intelligence adds cameras, a driver monitor and notification system and a driver assist functionality for enhanced safety and training opportunities.

February 7, 2022

Trimble adds new features and enhancements to its video intelligence platform.

8 tips to save on fleet costs

Keeping track of costs can be harrowing, especially the incidental ones.

October 4, 2021

Semi truck on highway

New video safety systems do more for less

KeepTruckin, J.J. Keller and CamerMatics are three companies who have most recently taken advantage of lower-cost hardware with expanded functionality to launch new video safety products.

September 28, 2021

VideoProtects software on a smartphone and computer

Driver engagement, tech tools assist with recruiting, retention efforts

Three truck drivers participating in a recent Transflo webinar talked about how communication, honesty and transparency can help fleets recruit and retain good drivers. Transflo's Doug Schrier also talks about tech the company is offering to help drivers.

September 2, 2021

trucks at loading dock

Distracted driving: What drivers who crash are looking at

Distracted driving has only gotten worse during the pandemic, and a new report reveals exactly which behaviors get drivers into trouble, and even collisions on the road. See what in-cab video reveals about distracted driving here.

August 1, 2021

How to (and how not to) use trucking telematics

Smart data management and application will help fleet managers maximize the functionality of their systems.

May 5, 2021

There are many data sets available to fleet managers, so implementing some best practices will help you maximize the functionality of your telematics systems and engage in useful data management.

Montgomery Transport cuts claims with image-based load securement app

An app that started out as a way to improve communication between drivers and management at flatbed carrier Montgomery Transport now helps drivers improve load securement and lower risk for themselves and their company.

April 1, 2021

Montgomery Transport driver using his phone to take a picture of a load of steel beams

Removing busywork pays dividends in fleet safety

CCJ explores the Top 4 areas where new technology is reducing busywork for fleet safety managers to be more effective.

February 24, 2021

Two men discussing work on an ipad

Three ways fleets are using AI to 'build' drivers

Fleets and technology suppliers are focusing on using AI to build a safer and more productive driver workforce.

January 27, 2021

Samsara's camera vision technology detecting tailgating

Driver scoring app is creepy but effective

The author and his family take on a driver monitoring program that has them a little creeped out and frustrated but also striving to keep their driving scores high.

January 27, 2021

map with route from point A to point B in driver monitoring app

PS Logistics shares strategies for showing commitment to drivers

Stay Metrics shared a case study on PS Logistics (PSL) that shows their commitment to their truck drivers that allows them to excel in the trucking industry.

October 29, 2019

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Paper Transport creates its own Galaxy of driver-focused tech

Paper Transport is using tablets to deploy new driver-focused technology for training, workflow and much more.

August 7, 2019

Paper Transport Cascadia

Usher Transport touts success of company-wide rewards program

To increase buy-in and engagement from drivers, Usher Transport expanded its rewards program to include all non-driving associates below the level of director.

April 16, 2019

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Women in Trucking member Angelika Mangino is the group's Member of the Month for April. Though more women are entering the filed, a WIT survey showed that safety remains a top concern among female drivers.

Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design

Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.

Pilot Flying J station

Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

Volvo truck with crashed headlight

How technology is working to prevent your yard from becoming a trucking graveyard

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