Smith System Driver Risk Management

09/04/2026

We're excited to connect with everyone in Orlando at NPTC Safety! 🚚

Stop by Booth #213, September 9-11, to see our latest driver training and risk management solutions keeping fleets safe on the road.

Schedule time with Smith System and discover why they're the world leader in driver safety. https://info.smith-system.com/nptc-2026

-- National Private Truck Council

09/03/2026

More cameras and alerts on the road don't automatically mean safer drivers. Our CEO, Derek Dunaway, explains why the safest fleets combine smart technology with real driver training.

🔗 Catch the full breakdown on our blog here:

Discover why the safest fleets pair advanced safety technology with proven driver training to build safer habits and improve driver decision-making.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and for fleets, preparedness means more than an emergency kit. It means trained drivers, clear protocols, and a culture that plans for the unexpected.

Is your fleet ready for whatever the road brings?

Safe Driving Starts Here. Visit our website to see how Smith System® training builds preparedness into everyday driving: https://www.smith-system.com/

08/27/2026

Certified training shouldn't mean one-size-fits-all. Smith System® Certified Driver courses offer flexible delivery options designed to meet your team at your location, on your schedule.

Learn more about Smith System® Certified Driver courses: smith-system.com/programs/smith-system-certified-trainer

08/25/2026

Reading about safe driving and actually doing it are two different things. Smith System® Behind the Wheel training keeps drivers where it counts: on the road, behind the wheel, coached and graded individually by a certified instructor.

Built on the Smith5Keys® and designed for fleets of any size and industry, these courses go beyond theory to build real-world habits that reduce risk and last.

Safe Driving Starts Here: smith-system.com/products/behind-the-wheel

Boost your fleet's safety record with our comprehensive fleet driver safety training. Join Smith System to ensure safer roads and better driving habits.

08/19/2026

GPS gets your drivers from A to B. Telematics helps you manage everything in between. From monitoring driver behavior to improving route efficiency and reducing fuel costs, telematics gives fleet managers a complete picture of what's happening across the entire fleet. 🚘

Read more here: smith-system.com/blog/2024-07-16-enhance-your-fleet-efficiency-the-benefits-of-telematics-navigation-over-gps

Telematics elevates basic navigation technology by offering fleet managers comprehensive data to enhance the entire fleet's efficiency. This advanced navigation aids drivers in route planning and helps fleets save on fuel and maintenance costs, monitor driver behavior, and boost overall productivity...

08/17/2026

Commitment to a customer isn't a talking point. It's showing up consistently, adapting to their needs, and earning trust over time. That's what Rob Helstrom of Penske Logistics noticed. And it's what Smith System® brings to every fleet partnership.

Safe Driving Starts Here: smith-system.com/why-smith-system

08/14/2026

As the school year starts, it's worth remembering that school bus drivers carry a responsibility most fleet drivers don't: every passenger is a child, and every route brings unpredictable traffic, pedestrians, and conditions that demand constant awareness.

The Smith5Keys® gives bus drivers a proven framework for staying ahead of those challenges, from scanning further down the road to maintaining space cushions at stops and intersections.

Read more here: smith-system.com/blog/2024-07-30-safety-tips-for-school-bus-drivers

Safety behind the wheel should be a priority for every driver. However, bus drivers face unique challenges due to the size and nature of their vehicles and the responsibility of transporting numerous passengers. This makes safe driving an even greater responsibility for them.

08/13/2026

Fleets have spent a decade investing in telematics, but the safety numbers haven't followed. The gap isn't data; it's what happens after. One provider's own numbers say it best: cameras alone cut collisions 37 percent, while the same hardware plus consistent coaching cut them 73 percent.

The safest fleets aren't the ones with the most technology. They're the ones that built the bridge between what the technology sees and what the driver does.

Read more here:

You’ve made the telematics investment. Here’s how to capture the other half of its value and build the safest fleet on the road.

08/12/2026

Back to school means more buses, more pedestrians, and more unpredictability on the road. For fleet drivers, that means raising awareness and adjusting habits before the bell rings.

Learn more about our programs for safer driving here: smith-system.com/programs