Keep Drivers Safe: Understand the Top Summer Driver Safety Risks

Summer driver safety risks can be just as dangerous as winter hazards — especially for commercial fleets. High temperatures, sun glare, and increased road construction pose major threats to driver safety and vehicle performance.

Understanding and preventing these risks is crucial for keeping your drivers safe and your operations running smoothly. In this article, we’ll break down the most common driver safety risks and show you how tools like FieldLogix’s fleet tracking solution can help your team stay ahead of the heat.

1. Tire Blowouts

Hot pavement + expanding air pressure = blowouts — especially in overloaded or under-maintained vehicles.

How to prevent it:
‣ Check tire pressure regularly
‣ Use FieldLogix’s vehicle maintenance alerts to track tire servicing
‣ Inspect tires with the FieldLogix vehicle inspections app
‣ Replace worn tires before peak summer use

2. Sun Glare & Visibility Issues

Sun glare reduces visibility during early mornings and late afternoons — common times for driver error and lane drift.

How to prevent it:
‣ Equip vehicles with visors and polarized sunglasses
‣ Set driver behavior alerts with FieldLogix for sudden braking or unsafe turns
‣ Schedule smarter routes with less sun-glare exposure using FieldLogix route planning tools

3. Engine Overheating

High temperatures strain engines, especially those due for maintenance or repairs.

How to prevent it:
‣ Follow a consistent maintenance schedule
‣ Monitor engine diagnostics via FieldLogix alerts
‣ Train drivers to recognize signs like overheating gauges or burning smells

4. Driver Fatigue

Longer daylight and seasonal demand often push drivers past healthy limits.

How to prevent it:
‣ Encourage hydration + rest breaks
‣ Use route planning features to reduce overwork
‣ Monitor driving behavior with FieldLogix insights
‣ Implement electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track rest periods

5. Construction Zones

Summer construction increases detours, lane changes, and stop-and-go traffic — a recipe for accidents.

How to prevent it:
‣ Track detours live with GPS and reroute instantly
‣ Use speeding alerts in work zones
‣ Improve safety culture through driver scorecards and coaching via FieldLogix

✅ Stay Ahead of Summer Risks with FieldLogix

Fleet safety doesn’t take a summer break — and neither should your tech.
With FieldLogix’s fleet tracking platform, you can:

✅ Automate vehicle maintenance reminders
✅ Receive driver behavior alerts instantly
✅ Optimize routes to avoid delays
✅ Monitor vehicle health and diagnostics

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Final Thoughts

Summer brings more than just sunshine — it brings real risks to your fleet operations. With tools like FieldLogix, you can cut down on risk, reduce costs, and protect your drivers.

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