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Five DriveTeam Inc. Clients Receive 2019 Safety Awards
Five DriveTeam Inc. clients are the recipients of 2019 Safety Awards from The Energy Association of Pennsylvania. West Penn Power, Met-Ed, Penelec, Duquesne Light Company and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania were honored last month for their outstanding performance in...
Safe Driving Tips for the 100 Deadliest Days
Summertime is full swing, and whether your teen’s days are filled with pool parties and backyard barbecues or earning extra money at a part-time job, there’s no doubt he or she will enjoy a well-deserved break from the books. However, the freedom of summer can also...
Kelli’s CRUSADE Announces Website Launch
We are excited to announce the launch of the Kelli's CRUSADE website. DriveTeam Inc. has partnered with Kelli's CRUSADE on their mission to have a positive impact on the lives of teen drivers. Their work involves crusading for safer roads, promoting safety awareness,...
The Dangers of Road Rage
According to AAA, nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger or aggression behind the wheel at least once in their lives. While it’s normal to get frustrated when you’re stuck in traffic or another driver unexpectedly cuts you off, getting filled with...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month – The Top Driving Distractions to Avoid
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo,...
June’s Roadcheck Inspection Blitz to Focus on Steering and Suspension
From June 4-6, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck Inspection Blitz. Every year, the 72 hour inspection blitz takes a closer look at a designated category to check for violations. This year, CVSA will focus on...
How to Choose the Right Driving School for Your Teen
It can be a scary time for parents: their teens are ready to get behind the wheel and start driving, experiencing all the freedom and independence the open road can offer. However, while your child is looking forward to driving off into the sunset, all you can think...
What You Need to Know about Ohio’s Newest Distracted Driving Law
Every state in the country has some sort of law regarding distracted driving. For instance, in each state, texting while driving is banned for drivers of all ages and in many, it’s considered a secondary offence. Many states also have laws about using hand-held...
4 Reasons Firefighters Need Driver Training
A fire truck is a heavy, large vehicle that comes barreling down busy roads as it rushes to get to an emergency. Whether it’s hurrying to put out a fire or attend to another type of emergency situation, it’s imperative that the individual driving the truck understands...
Tips for Driving on Icy Roads
It’s that time of year where the weather conditions in Northeast Ohio can make traveling any sort of distance treacherous. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, nearly 70 percent of the nation lives in regions which receive more than five inches of...