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The results of our search for the “deadliest vehicles” on the road today in America came as no shock to us. 

In fact, there’s a high chance that the person reading (and writing) this has either driven or owned one of the vehicles on the list.

In no particular order, we’ve singled out some of the deadliest in each of the vehicle categories, from a study done by Value Penguin.

Some of these might ring very close to home, as their popularity definitely plays a part in the high accident rates just by default .

• Ford F Series

Ford trucks like the F-150 and its family of pickups are among the most popular...

Many of us may not have a choice in the matter, but the rest of us will want to stay far from driving down any of these highways by the end of this article. 

While there can be any number of qualifiers to base this list on, a death count is usually the most poignant indicator of danger. 

That being said, these are the worst offenders: 

• Interstate 4 In Tampa, FL

The notoriously dangerous I-4 between Tampa and Daytona Beach is the deadliest in the nation according to many lists, with 1.2 deaths per mile for its 130-mile-long stretch. The deadliest city along this highway? Orlando, home to the...

It's mid-2021 and the commercial trucking industry has endured a year of everything from the pandemic, todriver shortages, and extreme weather events.

Like our shockproof 1080 Series, we've made it through that bumpy ride and plan to keep on trucking, That being said, fleet operations that are also interested in playing the long (and profitable game) need to consider making one of the best investments possible: the Mobile DVR.

Why, you ask? It's all in the features, of course:

• GPS Tracking & Live Remote Viewing (With Personal Data Plan)

With a rise in valuable medical supplies, essentials, vaccines,...

Chances are, you’ve turned on the news in recent weeks only to be bombarded with stories about “record breaking” weather events. 

Whether it be flooding, massive thunderstorms, floods, or extreme heat, it seems that extreme weather conditions have been ramping up lately (and just think, hurricane season isn’t even here yet!). 

Here at Rear View Safety, we believe it’s better to be prepared for Mother Nature than to be surprised by her, and these products are just some of the ways we try to plan ahead when it comes to facing the elements and the havoc they wreak. 

After all, who wants wet, stalled-out,...

This July 4th feels different. Americans will be hitting the highways in droves, and who can blame them? After the pandemic, the shutdowns, and a year of limited travel, this year, Independence Day will feel just a bit more...free. 

Likewise, the most dangerous weekend of the year will probably be even deadlier in 2021, as we celebrate our re-found freedom. A reopening nation, drinking, more vehicles on the roads, and distractions in the form of fireworks and cell phones make the conditions even more hazardous than usual. 

While we do recommend the usual safety tips (don’t drink and drive,...

We’re not ones to jump on bandwagons (unless said wagon is equipped with side and backup cameras), but we love our truck mods. After all, what’s cooler than a well-done lift kit on your pickup that can take you off-road with ease? 

Still, we prefer to stay on the safe side with our picks, so don’t expect any obnoxious smoke switches or useless tailgate nets.... 

Heavy Duty Hitch 

We’re starting off with function over form. If there ever was a true calling for your pickup truck, attaching a hitch for hauling heavy stuff would be it. In fact, some trucks are built with this purpose specifically...

Name one father who doesn’t love a good gadget for their truck. I’ll wait. 

You can’t! 

The problem is choosing which gadget to get him, seeing as how the internet is teeming with all kinds of cool tech nowadays.

So we’ve gone ahead and narrowed down the list to what we think are some of the coolest pieces of tech that Dad will actually put to use and may even increase the lifespan of his truck (and Dad): 

SUCTION CUP MOUNT FOR MOBILE DEVICES

It’s 2021, and if Dad doesn’t have one of these for his truck yet, you need to get him one ASAP. Though a seemingly small gesture, it says “I care for...

Though it’s been one of the hottest tech stories over the past few recent years, one recent headline in particular is making autonomous-driving technology much more of a reality than it’s ever been. 

The TuSimple company’s self-driving semi-truck just completed a 951 mile route, delivering watermelons, from Arizona to Oklahoma in just 14 hours and 6 minutes--a route which would usually take around 24 hours with a human driver. 

To anyone reading this, it sounds like it spells disaster for the future of professional truck drivers going forward. After all, who doesn’t want their watermelon a full...

‘Tis the season to gather up your travel buddies, hit the road, and start road-tripping! 

Of course, you’ll need to stock up on supplies before you get going, and there are gadgets aplenty that are all but necessary for road-tripping, no matter what your setup is. 

We’ve got a list of essentials that will keep you safe and mobile, whether your vehicle of choice is an RV, a van, a motorhome, a travel trailer, or a camper. 

Vehicle Flood Light

It’s no secret: many of the roads on long trips in the U.S. are dismally dark, and potential campsites, even more so. 

A good floodlight not only makes...

Everyone needs a break, and that goes double for truckers. 

After hours spent on the road, nothing beats a good truck stop to break the monotony and just relax. With so much highway and truck stops to go with it, chances are that you won’t always come across a great one that often. 

That being said, here are a few of the more highly-touted truck-stops that go above and beyond just providing the basic necessities: 

Jubitz (Portland, OR) 

Located off the I-5 at exit 307 near the Portland International Airport, Jubitz is one of the most popular and well-known truck stops. 

It boasts a wide range...

Novelty? Not anymore...

Slowly but surely, more automakers and fleets are recognizing the importance of 360° camera systems in eliminating blind spots and improving daily operations.

While it may have been more of a niche product in earlier, less realized iterations, 360° systems have come a long way and might eventually be standard in most vehicles. Features like automatic triggers, instant reverse, the option to record, and auto-calibration have raised the bar high enough to pique interest and stoke demand.

Right now, automakers like Nissan, Dodge, Toyota, and GMC are offering bird’s eye...

2020 was not a good year for cargo security. 

With the pandemic making every vaccine, food, and essential equipment shipment even more precious, theft affected more than just the bottom line; lives were at stake within any given freight!

According to CargoNet, 2020 was the year of: a 16% increase  in supply chain risk events in 2020, a 19% increase in average theft value ($166,334), a 91.43% year-over-year increase of reported theft in Q2, and a 26.92% year-over-year increase in reported theft in Q3. Trailer theft and tractor theft rose 49% and 18%, respectively. 

Thieves utilized everything...

Not all 360 systems are created equally!

Sure, it’s been less than a year since Rear View Safety unveiled the inView 360° HD Around Vehicle Monitoring System, but it's already going through a major update--and it’s the type that separates it from the rest of the pack...

The 360 is already a big draw for fleets seeking to reinforce the safety and security of their vehicles. 

Though compact, the ultra-wide fish-eye lenses on the fixed-mount FHD cameras are able to capture and stitch together 4 views into one, real-time, full 360-view around the vehicle. 

Instant-reverse activates the rear camera...

Chevy became the first major carmaker to give in to the Tik-Tok craze with its latest bid to appeal to the 25-54 age group, who make up 50% of new truck buyers in America.

Their rebooted version of “My Truck,” the country-hip hop song by Breland with 40 million YouTube views, was the first post from their account on the burgeoning social media platform.  Against the backdrop of other trucks and people just generally having a good time, the Silverado is the star of the Chevy version of the video clips. 

The track is cut from the same musical cloth as the 2019 smash hit “Old Town Road,” and captures...