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Is it normal for brake drums to heat up? How to prevent it

Learn when hot drums are expected, the signs of brake overheating on descents and how to use the engine brake and short braking applications.

Jean Zart 11/20/2024

Fleet management

Traffic accident or traffic crash: what is the difference?

Understand how to use the terms traffic accident and traffic crash in fleet management, with attention to documentation, responsibilities and prevention.

Jade Zart 2/12/2024

Fleet management

Dupont Pyramid: what it is and how to use it in the fleet

Also called the accident pyramid, it ranks incidents by severity. See where it comes from, the 3 steps to apply it and 4 gains for the fleet.

Jade Zart 8/2/2023

Fleet management

Road safety actions for the fleet manager and drivers

Road safety in the fleet depends on clear policies, training, maintenance and keeping track of each driver. What falls to the manager and to the driver.

Jade Zart 7/24/2023

Fleet management

Road precautions: rules and tips for fleets

See road precautions to guide fleet drivers: shoulders, emergency warnings, seat belts, speed, safe distance and an inspection checklist.

Jade Zart 6/19/2023

Fleet management

Fleet drivers: best practices and the manager's role

Fleet drivers should practice defensive driving, do the daily checklist and record their working hours; learn what the manager can do to encourage this.

Jade Zart 6/12/2023