The US commercial transport sector is undergoing a fundamental reset. For years, safety has been viewed primarily as a compliance function, measured by looking in the rear-view mirror at lagging indicators such as crashes, audits and violations. Increasingly, regulators, industry associations and fleet operators are recognising that safety cannot remain a standalone compliance activity. Proactive […]
On 1 August 2026, the Australian heavy vehicle industry will enter a new era of safety assurance, with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms placing greater emphasis on proactive safety management, evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement. The changes will see the transition from the current National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) to the new […]
The UK Government’s confirmation to mandate 18 advanced vehicle safety technologies on all new vehicles marks more than a regulatory milestone – it signals a fundamental shift in how road safety is approached. For years, advanced driver assistance technologies have been shown to reduce crashes. By making features such as Advanced Distraction Warning and Drowsiness […]
Air Liquide UK (ALUK), the parent company of Energas Ltd, supplies industrial and medical gases nationwide. They operate more than 100 HGV’s and employ over 90 professional drivers in high-risk operations in high-risk environments including the transport of dangerous goods. The company maintains an unwavering commitment to road risk management, driver wellbeing and regulatory compliance. […]
Since first installing Guardian in 2017, Croydon Tramlink has continued to strengthen their commitment of safety, service excellence, and wellbeing. They recently upgraded to the latest generation of the technology to further protect drivers and enhance network safety. A decade on from a tragic fatigue-related incident, Tram Operations continues to treat fatigue as a critical […]
Seeing Machines has launched a new advanced distraction detection feature called “attention sharing” in its Guardian safety solution for commercial fleets. This innovation enhances driver monitoring by measuring cumulative glances away from the road to capture subtle distractions that other systems miss. What is attention sharing? Attention sharing happens when a driver repeatedly glances away […]
With over 1,400 personnel and around-the-clock operations, Logan Aluminum is deeply committed to team member wellbeing underpinned by a proactive approach to safety. The company supplies high-quality rolled aluminum primarily for beverage cans, operating on a 24/7 schedule that includes overnight and weekend shifts. Supporting its vision to eliminate all “life changing injuries”, the company […]
In the pursuit of enhanced road safety, we recently unveiled our next generation of driver fatigue and distraction technology, Guardian Generation 3, for fleets worldwide. Leveraging over two decades of Human Factors research and development, this compact, all-in-one device integrates state-of-the-art features to enhance driver safety. The article “The next generation of driver fatigue and distraction […]
In the realm of fatigue management in the commercial transport sector, understanding the terminology and what different safety systems are actually detecting is crucial. While many fatigue detection systems focus on identifying microsleeps, this approach often proves too late, as the driver’s ability to react is already severely compromised. Recognising and addressing the subtle signs […]
Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) systems have been mandated by the European Commission as part of the new Vehicle General Safety Regulation (GSR). ADDW systems are designed to monitor driver behaviour and detect signs of inattention, helping tackle the ever-present issue of driver distraction – one of the leading causes of road crashes today. Introduced […]
