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Another update, here is a simple video explaining the proper operation of the A/V Systems in these vehicles. Please refer back to this post as necessary, drive safe!
School’s back in session and that means fleets of yellow buses taking to the roads and millions of children nationwide walking and bicycling their way to classes. With many truck and bus routes passing right by elementary, middle and high schools, now is a great time to brush up on your back-to-school safe driving practices.…
© William R. Toller/Richmond County Daily Journal A charter bus carrying football players and coaches crashed after striking an overpass near Rockingham, N.C. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) — State troopers say four people were killed and more than 40 were injured in a charter bus crash Saturday near Rockingham, North Carolina. Between 40 and 50 people…
DESPITE THE INTRODUCTION of crash-avoidance features such as forward collision warning systems, automated braking and high-mounted brake lamps on many new vehicles in recent years, rear-end collisions remain the most frequent type of vehicular accident in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these types of collisions, in which one vehicle…
Some people assume that sideswipe accidents only cause minor damages and little to no physical injuries. But make no mistake. Sideswipes can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles, leading to serious injuries or death and a very negative impact on your company. Sideswipes, in fact, are the most common type of claim for…
TURNING THE CLOCKS BACK one hour from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time happens this year at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6th. The time change can cause disruptions with our bodies’ internal clock and make it difficult to get enough sleep. That disruption in sleep can lead to drowsy driving. The risks, dangers, and…
We are indeed proud to celebrate this important holiday that commemorates our nation’s heroes. In all of our travels serving our clients and friends, we are always reminded of what an extraordinary place we live. On this Veterans Day, we are particularly proud of the members of our Northwest Navigator family that have served: Nate Bolivar…
Preventing Drowsy Driving Crashes – Part I A Motor Carrier’s Duty
THIS PAST WEEKEND, the nation returned to Standard Time and set our clocks back one hour. Changes in waking time, coupled with the earlier onset of darkness, can throw off our body’s internal clock, making it difficult to get enough sleep. This sleep deprivation increases the risk of drowsy driving crashes. Commercial drivers, who often…
How Using One-Third Rule Helps Bus Operators Manage Intersections
I’ve been noticing a rising number of folks — driving vehicles of all types — rushing through intersections after the signal has reached a full and solid red. There is one particular intersection in my town where motorists continue to plow through the red signal as if stopping has somehow become optional. Rushing through intersections…
Hello one and all, the SAUCON training materials have been placed into your Safety and Equipment training course, and the course has been unlocked for easy navigation and access. As the SAUCON system will be going active on January 1, 2017, please take the opportunity to review the presentations so that you will be familiar…