Summer Fleet Safety Tips: Keeping Drivers and Vehicles Road-Ready

Summer means longer days, more miles, and busier schedules for fleets. But it also brings unique challenges. High temperatures can stress vehicles, increase accident risks, and make drivers more vulnerable to fatigue.

The good news? A few smart habits, paired with the right technology, can help keep your fleet safe, efficient, and productive during the hottest months.

1. Watch Tire Pressure Closely

Heat causes air to expand, which can quickly push tires past safe limits. Blowouts are more common in summer and can put drivers at risk while causing costly delays.

➤ Use telematics tools like VuDrive to get real-time tire pressure insights before problems happen.

2. Keep Batteries and Coolant in Check

Engines and electrical systems work harder in hot weather. Weak batteries or low coolant levels are leading causes of breakdowns.

➤ VuDrive tracks battery voltage and other vehicle health stats, helping you spot issues before they sideline a vehicle.

3. Combat Driver Fatigue

Long hours behind the wheel combined with summer heat can make drivers drowsy faster. Fatigue slows reaction times and increases accident risk.

➤ With built-in AI alerts, VuDrive can detect signs of distraction or drowsiness and provide real-time coaching.

4. Minimize Idle Time

Idling not only wastes fuel but also heats up engines and stresses cooling systems. In summer, it’s even harder on vehicles.

➤ VuDrive’s Trip & Stop Reports help identify unnecessary idle time so you can cut costs and reduce wear.

5. Stay Proactive, Not Reactive

The best fleets don’t wait for breakdowns—they prevent them. Using video and telematics together means you’ll see the full picture of driver behavior and vehicle health, which keeps everyone safer.

Smarter Summer Safety with VuDrive

At Can-Am Telematics, we’re proud to bring fleets VuDrive: a dash cam that doubles as a telematics system. With one device and one dashboard, you’ll have the insights you need to beat the heat this summer and keep your drivers safe.

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