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Ahead and Behind: The Safest Following Distances for Fleets and Trucks

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

Following Distance for Trucks & Fleets - Safety Tips

Follow distance is one of the most important things that a commercial driver must learn to maintain. Follow distance determines the amount of time it takes to stop if the car ahead of you were to slow down suddenly. Follow distance determines the amount of time a driver has to react to suddenly changing conditions on the road.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Misc

How Safety Technology is Paving the Way to Zero Collisions.

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

In 2021, there were over 500,000 accidents involving large trucks. Among them, only 1 out of 5 accidents involved injuries, and less than 1 out of 100 accidents resulted in fatalities.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management

What Does an Accelerometer Do?

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

An accelerometer is a sensor that measures acceleration forces, both static (like gravity) and dynamic (caused by movement or vibration). When installed in fleet cars, it can detect the tilt or orientation of the vehicle based on these acceleration measurements.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Misc

Why Safety Should Be a Value versus a Priority

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

Fleet management, a critical function in numerous industries, involves the meticulous organization and supervision of a company's vehicles to ensure operational efficiency, productivity, and, most importantly, safety.

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Topics: Fleet Safety

The Most Dangerous Times of Day, Week, and Year for Drivers

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

If there's one thing a fleet driver knows, it's that certain times of day are easier to drive than others. In the quiet of the early morning or late at night when everyone is still asleep is the most peaceful time.

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Topics: Fleet Safety

5 Ways to Enforce Fleet Safety Rules and Policies.

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

As a fleet manager, you know that there is a big difference between setting safety policies and ensuring those policies are enforced. At headquarters, you can oversee vehicle maintenance and upgrades. But out on the road, your drivers make the decisions about how they drive and the safety policies they adhere to.

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Topics: Fleet Safety

Highways Safety: 7 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi-trucks

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

Sharing the road with semi-trucks, also known as big rigs or tractor-trailers, can be an intimidating experience for many drivers. These massive vehicles, often weighing up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, demand respect and cautious navigation.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet News, Misc

Texting & Driving: The Growing Problem Impacting Your Fleet

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

Texting and driving, a form of distracted driving remains a risky behavior that endangers the lives of employees and other road users, ruins organizational reputation, and disrupts business operations.

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Topics: Fleet Safety

Unleashing Fleet Potential Through Regular Inspections

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

As a business owner, guaranteeing the optimal performance of your vehicles is paramount. Proper maintenance of these vehicles through regular inspections safeguards your company against legal obligations and helps avert harm and injuries to your employees.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Maintenance

10 Things Drivers Need to Do in Case of a Car Accident

Posted by Wilmar, Inc.

The moments immediately following an accident can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, people feel shocked, confused, disoriented or even guilty. These intense emotions can make it difficult to think clearly or know what to do.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Misc

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