Risk Management & Insurance Industry - Knowledge & Resource Center

GCat: Safety
MCat: Fleet

What's New (Last 30 Days)

View last 31-60 Days

Accidents

Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.

Updated Analysis of EDR Data for Vehicle Safety Improvement [pdf] [26052] ?

2008 report created by the National Highway Traffic Administration

Updated EDR Case Law [26053] ?

United States and Canadian trials where evidence from a Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorder was introduced

Updated EDR Vehicle List [pdf] [26047] ?

Vehicles with an Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Updated EDRs - Legal Considerations [pdf] [26056] ?

Reviews state laws and case law related to Event Data Recorders

Updated Event Data Recorders - Federal Law [pdf] [1642] ?

Federal Regulation (49CFR563) on Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorders

Updated Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorders - State Laws [26048] ?

Links to state statutes, with effective dates

Updated Photogrammetry [17956] ?

As used in traffic crash and crime scene investigations

Costs

Fuel prices, new & used vehicle prices, taxes, cost of accidents

Updated Auto Crash Worthiness & Repair Cost Tool [18865] ?

Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Drivers

MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.

Updated PSP - Pre-employment Screening Program Basics [39419] ?

PSP reports only contain MCMIS entries and not traffic convictions appearing on the MVR

Driving Distractions

Safety hazards causing drivers to become distracted

Updated Safety Information About Electronic Billboards [36667] ?

Billboards called source of distraction

Driving Tips

Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks

New Driving in Fog [40033] ?

Requires extra caution and slower speeds

New Roundabouts - How to Drive [40031] ?

Information on safely driving roundabouts

Updated Rules for Safe Driving [18689] ?

There are a few basic rules for safe driving that everyone should know -- and follow

Updated Vehicle Backing Guidelines [pdf] [25355] ?

Tips to assist with safely backing a vehicle

Fleet Policies

Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Updated State Vehicle Use and Access [11176] ?

Full text of the fleet policies for state vehicles in Oregon

Laws

Full text of the DOT motor vehicle laws for the states & federal government-USA

New MCS150 - Motor Carrier Identification Report [40025] ?

Download the form to apply for US DOT number

New MCS150 - Motor Carrier Identification Report Instructions [pdf] [40026] ?

Instruction to complete the form to apply for US DOT number

New MCS150 Form Filing [40027] ?

FMCSA requires a “Biennial” update of your company’s information at least once every two years

New NMVTIS - National Motor Vehicle Title Information System [40034] ?

A national information system enabling states and others to access automobile titling information

New NMVTIS - Reporting Requirements [40035] ?

Policy clarifications for reporting by towing operators/companies, shredders and insurance carrier reporting

New State Vehicle Emission Testing Requirements [40038] ?

Last updated in 2004

Maintenance

Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures

Updated 10 Things You Should Know about Jump-Starting a Car Battery [6154] ?

How to safely jump-start a car's battery

Updated Maintenance Fact Sheets [18691] ?

Cover common vehicle maintenance topics

Manuals

Full text of reference manuals for fleet program operations

Updated NM - New Mexico Driver License Manual [pdf] [33040] ?

Full text of the manual

Updated TN-Tennessee Driver License & CDL Handbooks [15896] ?

Full text of the driver manuals for the state of Louisiana

Updated WY-Wyoming Driver Manuals [15885] ?

Full text of driver, motorcycle manuals for the state of Wyoming

Motorcycles

Materials and fact sheets related to motorcycles and motorcycle safety

Updated MN-Minnesota Motorcycle Motorized Bicycle Manual [pdf] [9361] ?

This manual is about operating motorcycles and motorized bicycles on the streets and highways

New Mopeds [40039] ?

A moped, sometimes called a "scooter," is a motor vehicle with the engine as an integral part of the vehicle

Updated Unsafe Motorcycle Helmets [pdf] [17736] ?

How to identify unsafe motorcycle helmets

MVR

Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR

Updated KY-Kentucky Driver Point System [15887] ?

Moving violation point system for the state of Kentucky

Updated TN-Tennessee Driver Point System [15895] ?

Moving violation point system for the state of Tennessee, including commercial

Pedestrians

Pedestrian accident statistics and fact sheets

Updated Walking Safely [10583] ?

Strategies to Promote Pedestrian Safety

Railroads

Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.

Updated Maintenance of Railway Car [pdf] [27143] ?

US Army manual

School Buses

School bus safety materials and accident crash data

Updated MN-Minnesota School Bus Manuals [8894] ?

Includes a school bus driver training manual and a school bus inspection manual

Statistics

Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.

Updated Highway Loss Data Institute [5610] ?

Data on fleet safety for different kinds of vehicles

Updated NASS: National Automotive Sampling System [18859] ?

Database of in-depth analysis of passenger vehicle crash protection performance

Updated Teen Drivers and Safety [6230] ?

Resources related to safe teen driving

Substance Abuse

Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing

Updated State Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws [27608] ?

The following chart depicts the current status of state laws

Updated State Drug Impaired Driving Laws [27610] ?

The following chart depicts the current status of state laws

Training

Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum

Updated Counseling to Prevent Motor Vehicle Injuries [15185] ?

About proper use of vehicle occupant restraints and avoidance of alcohol when driving

New DMV Permit Practice Test [40047] ?

By state

New DMV Permit Test Cheat Sheet [40048] ?

Steps you should follow to pass the test

New Driving Test Checklist [40046] ?

List of driving practices and rules you will be judged in the actual driving test (non-CDL)

New Roundabouts - Videos [40032] ?

Videos and handouts related to safely driving roundabouts

New US Road Signs [40045] ?

Graphics of some of the most common traffic signs

Vehicle Safety

Motor vehicle and equipment safety, seat belts, recalls

Updated Child Booster Safety Seats [17355] ?

CDC recommends that parents use booster seats when driving with children who have outgrown their child safety seats

Updated Green Vehicle Guide [21130] ?

Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs






Please report broken links by referencing the number in brackets in grey.

My Bookmarks | Last 25

Words of Wisdom

"Never make an excuse--your friends don't need it and your enemies won't believe it anyway

- Cameron Crowe

Spotlight Resources
  - Case Law
  - Checklists
  - Databases
  - Forms
  - Government Agencies
  - Handouts
  - Industry Safety
  - Manuals
  - Programs
  - Statistics
  - Templates
Comic Relief

Yogi - isms

I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.

- Yogi Berra