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Chameleon Carriers Threaten Our Safety

Logistics Viewpoints

The closing of this loophole was a very important step towards highway safety. Under the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS), violations are assigned a severity weight and are assessed anytime a violation occurs. Each category has a list of the point values for different types of violations.

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Award for Transforming Road Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

VisionTrack, the global provider of AI video telematics and connected fleet data, has scooped a Gold Stevie® Award in the Transportation category at the International Business Awards®. The company has been recognised for transforming road safety following the launch earlier this year of AI post-analysis software, NARA.

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Annual International Roadcheck 2021: Getting Ready

GoShip Blog

Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) manages an international roadcheck where certified inspectors check carriers’ and drivers’ compliance, enforcement, educational initiatives, and vehicle safety. Also, every year, CVSA keeps its focus on a certain category of violation. What is an International Roadcheck?

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Gatik counts thousands of accident-free driverless trips and more than 500,000 deliveries with and without safety monitors. Advocates of the bill, first introduced in January, argue that having more control over the removal of safety drivers from autonomous trucks would protect California road users and ensure job security for truck drivers.

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Stopping Distances and Fuel Economy: Where Does the Balance Lie for Fleet Operators?

Envase Technologies

These are tires that improve fuel economy and EV range by reducing the amount of friction created between the tire and the road. This can result in safety issues, particularly as fleets becoming increasingly electrified. Balancing Safety and Budget Constraints. Therefore they will invariably offer poorer grip of the road.

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Stopping Distances and Fuel Economy: Where Does the Balance Lie for Fleet Operators?

Envase Technologies

These are tires that improve fuel economy and EV range by reducing the amount of friction created between the tire and the road. This can result in safety issues, particularly as fleets becoming increasingly electrified. Balancing Safety and Budget Constraints. Therefore they will invariably offer poorer grip of the road.

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Smartphone App to Empower Driver Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

Mervyn O’ Callaghan, CEO and Founder at CameraMatics , explains: “We’re very excited to introduce MySafeDrive – our new solution to easily help fleet managers improve efficiency and driver safety throughout their fleets. The post Smartphone App to Empower Driver Safety appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.