by Holly Czuba | Dec 14, 2018 | Idealease, News, Safety, Truck Driver Safety
In 2017 there were 5,984 pedestrians killed. The last time we saw 6,000 pedestrians killed in one year was 1990 and ever since it has been on the decline until 2016. Don’t be a “digital deadwalker”. A 2015 study by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)...
by Holly Czuba | Dec 14, 2018 | Idealease, News, Safety, Truck Driver Safety
Holiday Season Tips to help pedestrians stay injury free, when walking indoors and outdoors, especially during this busy holiday season: If you must use headphones or other electronic devices, maintain a volume where you can still hear the sounds of traffic and your...
by Holly Czuba | Dec 14, 2018 | Idealease, News, Safety, Truck Driver Safety
One of the challenges in combatting distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48% of respondents say “they just don’t think about it,” 28% feel “they can walk and do other things,”...
by Holly Czuba | Dec 14, 2018 | Idealease, News, Safety, Truck Driver Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget seeking approval to conduct a study on truck and bus maintenance requirements and their impact on safety. 83 Fed. Reg. 60946...
by Holly Czuba | Dec 14, 2018 | Idealease, News, Safety, Truck Driver Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice requesting public comment on an application for exemption from SmartDrive Systems, Inc. to allow an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems camera to be mounted lower in the windshield than is currently...
by Holly Czuba | Dec 14, 2018 | Idealease, News, Safety, Truck Driver Safety
At the end of the year you should be evaluating your safety and loss control program to determine your performance over the year. Where do you stand compared to last year and the year before? Ongoing analysis programs are vital to a proactive and productive safety and...
