January 30, 2019
Wisam Abou-diab
By definition, distracted driving seems pretty simple. If something is causing a driver to compromise their judgement while driving - it is considered a distraction. Typically, most people associate distracted driving with electronic devices. It has now become common knowledge that you absolutely cannot be using your phone while driving or even hold it in your hands. Well, unless your...
December 26, 2018
Jimmy Song
ADAS, or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, help drivers stay safe on the road. In fact, in a recent fleet management survey, ADAS are one of the biggest industry trends because of their accident prevention capability. In this post, we will explore a few items including what is ADAS, what is ADAS used for, and how successful are ADAS. What is...
October 31, 2018
Jimmy Song
One of our biggest client request is creating reports. Reports are a useful fleet management tool because they provide snapshots for decision making. For instance, safety managers use driver safety reports to monitor driver safety and train drivers on best practices. Driver Safety Reports Safety is a top priority for many fleets because even a single accident can be disastrous....
September 26, 2018
Jimmy Song
October 17th is an important day for many people. Firstly, on a selfish side, I’m looking forward to October 17th because my beloved Toronto Raptors are opening their season with a new superstar. However, for many other people, October 17th is important because it marks marijuana legalization in Canada. Marijuana Legalization Several countries and regions around the world already legalized...
Did you know that April was Distracted Driving Awareness month? Distracted driving laws and policies are some of the biggest fleet management topics in recent years. In this post, we will look at distracted driving laws around the world, sample distracted driving policies in fleets, and finally new anti-distracted driving technologies. Distracted driving laws around the world If drinking...
March 28, 2018
Jimmy Song
Recently, the clocks sprang forward for Daylight Savings Time. Although people enjoy more sunlight in the evening, fleet safety managers are concerned about managing driver fatigue. According to studies, people are 17% more likely to get in an accident on the Monday after the time change. Of course, that doesn’t Daylight Savings Time is an awful idea! Let’s explore the...
January 11, 2018
Jimmy Song
Where did you learn how to drive? A lot of people learn from driving schools or from family members. In my case, my dad sat in the passenger seat and he was my extra set of eyes. It sure was a relief to have someone correct my mistakes! Besides driving school or family members, people also learned from tools such...
December 28, 2017
Samantha Tung
Written by Samantha Tung, Caliber Collision New Year’s Eve is a day full of excitement and celebration. However, all of that celebrating can create a dangerous situation out on the roads. On New Year’s Eve, there are more alcohol-related car accidents than most other nights. In fact, when compared to an average weekend night, there is about 71 percent more...
December 7, 2017
Jimmy Song
Fleets are gearing up for winter fleet operations. Recently, weather forecasters predicted that winter 2018 is going to be a big one! According to their forecasts, this winter will be snowier and colder than normal. In Ontario and Quebec, forecasters are calling for a classic Canadian winter with snowfalls lasting until March. This is because this year’s weather system closely...
November 28, 2017
Jimmy Song
Winter fleet maintenance is once again a popular topic now that winter is almost upon us! Oh yes, (Or oh no, depending on your seasonal preference!) winter weather is indeed here. Earlier in November, a record cold temperature was set in Toronto. In other areas, large amounts of snow are already on the ground. How has the early blast of...
