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In 2021, there were 2,148 vehicle-train collisions at highway-rail grade crossings, resulting in 236 fatalities. Here’s how to cross with confidence.

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Insurance and Energy Industries are Embracing the Use of Drones

When I first read articles about the use of drones in fleet operations, I used to roll my eyes. But, no longer. After talking with many fleet managers, I now believe that drones in commercial applications will have a major impact in a variety of industries. At most companies, drone operations will fall outside the domain of fleet, at least initially. As FAA restrictions are eased, drones will proliferate into mainstream business practices, with the insurance and energy industries in the vanguard

Always Expect a Train

September is National Rail Safety Month, so here are some tips you can share with fleet drivers. Video courtesy of Operation Lifesaver California and the California Office of Traffic Safety. For the full fleet safety tip, click here.

Increased Demand and Rail Delays Create Upfitter Logjam in MY-2015

One challenge for both the 2015- and 2014-MY has been the increased volume of fleet vehicles going to upfitters, which has resulted in capacity constraints. With the increasing demand and growth of the commercial truck and van segments – particularly among utilities and service industries – the percentage of upfitted vehicles is growing. Upfitters are feeling the pressure of increased demand.

High-Roof Vans Causing OTD Delays

Railroad backlogs impacted ship-thru units requiring upfitted equipment in the 2015-MY. Not only is there a rail-car shortage, but there were also logistical delays in loading and unloading rail cars due to the higher volume of high-roof vehicles. The limited number of rail cars that can accommodate the larger, high-roof vans created a backlog at assembly plants and caused delays in shipping to and from upfitters.

Railroad Crossings Crackdown

It's a disturbingly common sight: vehicles stopped in traffic on railroad tracks. Here's an NBC LA Channel 4 News report about a recent Union Pacific Police crackdown near Los Angeles. For the full safety tip, click here.

See Tracks? Think Train!

Here's a public service announcement from Operation Lifesaver, an organization dedicated to promoting railroad crossing safety.

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