Bringing you the latest in driver safety research and best practices.
Featured Studies
Commercial Transportation Fuel Efficiency Study
The SmartDrive Commercial Transportation Fleet Fuel Efficiency Study looks at the
impact of eco-driving techniques on fuel consumption in long- and short-haul trucking
fleets.
Public Transit Fuel Efficiency Study
The study followed several hundred transit buses and drivers in a broad range of
locations to accurately assess fuel consumption and determine the impact of fuel-efficient
training combined with in-vehicle instant feedback on improving fuel economy.
SmartDrive Distracted Driving Research 2010
Research presented by SmartDrive Systems at the National 2010 Distracted Driving
Summit hosted by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation in Washington, D.C. September
21, 2010.
Driver distraction and error responsible for 100% of commercial crashes
New study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows driver distraction to be a factor
in 100% of commercial vehicle crashes and makes a series of data-driven recommendations
to commercial motor vehicle fleets.
Large Truck Crash Causation Study
This study from 2006 by the FMCSA debunks the myth that commercial drivers rarely
share blame for highway crashes, and explores some of the common driver distractions
that contribute to crashes.
White Papers
3 Strategies for Targeting Risk to Create Margin
A quick joint paper between SmartDrive and Aon outlining 3 strategies for fleets
to turn risk into opportunity:
- Start with Prevention
- Mitigate Claims Liability
- Take Control of your Balance Sheet
Safe Driving is Eco-Friendly Driving
According to the US EPA, smart driving such as gentle acceleration and braking can
improve fuel economy up to 33 percent, saving more than $1 per gallon.