Distracted Driving

Insurance Premiums and Repairs are Fastest Rising Cost Components for Businesses with Drivers BOSTON, Mass., November 21, 2019 – Motus, the definitive leader in reimbursement solutions for businesses with mobile-enabled workforces, today released its 2019 Motus Driver Safety Report. The report examines the expenses associated with vehicle incidents and the impact on employers with mobile-enabled…

Take the Pedal Off Distraction This Summer Driving Season In case you missed it, April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Safety Council aims to raise awareness around distracted driving and avoid preventable deaths during this month. But it doesn’t end there. In fact, the Summer driving season is right around the corner. And…

When it comes to managing risk in their vehicle programs, companies use several methods to protect their business and their mobile employees. According to a recent Motus study, 69% of companies verify auto insurance, and 39% use Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks. While these are helpful tools in a time of increasing vehicle accident rates,…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2016 there were 3,450 people killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. In the first Distracted Driving Awareness Month blog post we discussed how this increase impacts car insurance rates. While the increasing expense may hurt a company’s bottom line, vehicle accidents impact businesses…