Contributing writer Sheena Ingle with Green Industry Pros takes a look at the misperceptions everyday drivers have about commercial drivers with Verizon Connect Head of Global Product Success Kevin Aries. He also shares more on transportation management, driver safety and Verizon Connect’s new Integrated Video service.
According to the study, 83% of everyday drivers who responded believe they are safer on the road than commercial drivers. In actuality, just 3% of severe accidents in the U.S. involve commercial trucks. The survey goes on to show that the reason behind this misperception is that drivers frequently witness commercial vehicles operating dangerously.