A majority of Canadians (95%) believe they are good drivers, but almost the same amount (93%) have admitted to engaging in at least one bad habit behind the wheel, according to a new belairdirect survey by Leger Research. The online…
There is an increased risk of tired railway engineers reporting for duty if a rail operator’s “fatigue management procedures do not provide opportunities for potentially fatigued employees to remove themselves from eligibility for duty without fear of discipline,” the Transportation…
There is a “significantly elevated” risk of a collision if a driver has slept for fewer than seven hours in the previous 24, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concluded in a recent report. The Washington, D.C.-based AAA Foundation for…
Canada needs a law requiring on-board cab voice and video recordings in locomotives, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada suggested Tuesday. “On-board voice and video recorders on locomotives would help advance railway safety,” TSB stated in a tweet, reiterating an…
Digital Edition below ↓ Cover Story – ‘Tired of Losses’ Distraction and driver fatigue are high on the radar screen for commercial auto insurers, and while drunkeness may not account for a significant percentage of losses, one insurance expert contends guidance…