When winter storms hit, commercial fleets face more than just slippery roads. They also face risk, downtime, and hidden damage that can disrupt operations. According to the Federal Highway Administration, each year, approximately 12% of all motor vehicle crashes are weather-related, with snow, ice, and freezing rain creating particularly hazardous conditions for commercial fleets. At […]
When a commercial truck or fleet vehicle is involved in an accident, every hour of downtime matters. Whether you manage delivery trucks, construction haulers, or tractor trailers, getting back on the road quickly and safely depends on choosing the right collision repair partner. In Eastern Massachusetts, where routes like I-93, I-95, and Route 24 keep […]
When a school bus is involved in an accident, every minute counts. A transportation director in Weymouth or Quincy knows that a downed vehicle can throw off an entire route schedule, especially when the approximately 400,000 Massachusetts students who ride the school bus annually rely on timely, safe service every morning. Across Eastern Massachusetts, from […]
Downtime Hurts the Bottom Line For waste management companies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, time truly is money. Each day a garbage truck is off the road can cost $448 – $760 in lost productivity per vehicle. For fleets operating under tight municipal contracts and strict route schedules, even a single truck out of […]
Every commercial driver knows accidents can happen in an instant, even during a routine delivery route. Commercial vehicle accidents are different from personal vehicle crashes. They have stricter reporting requirements, DOT regulations, employer notification procedures, and the potential for serious liability. In 2023 alone, 5,375 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes according to the […]
When full-size trucks, buses, and fleets arrive at DeVivo Collision, whether at our Middletown, CT or Randolph, MA location, they’re not treated like standard passenger vehicles. Our facilities are designed from the ground up to handle the size, complexity, and urgency of commercial vehicle collision repair. But what exactly makes a collision center “commercial-grade?” Built […]