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Agency research shows the technology could prevent up to 56% of rollover crashes each year — the deadliest among all crash types — and another 14% of loss-of-control crashes.

Tags: accident prevention, commercial fleets, commerical trucks, electronic stability control, NHTSA, rollover crashes

The study found that when tires are underinflated by 25% or more, tire problems are three times as likely to be cited as critical events before a crash.

Tags: accident prevention, NHTSA, tire pressure, tire tread, tires

Currently, all 2011 and newer trailers must comply when used in California, with certain exceptions.

Tags: CARB, emissions reduction, GHG emissions, heavy-duty trucks, managing small fleets

At the first annual Fleet Safety Conference, fleet managers will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight to help improve safety operations through networking and sessions featuring some of the top fleets in the country.

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States with high rollover numbers included Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Tags: accidents, American Transportation Research Institute, commercial fleets, commercial trucks, rollover crashes

Assuming that the operator is able to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, a Pike Research study on the total cost of ownership of alternative-fuel vehicles shows that 'mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric will have a lower TCO over a vehicle lifespan of 120,000 miles, but not at mileage levels that are well under that figure.'

Tags: alternative fuels, alternative-fuel conversion, alternative-fuel vehicles, CNG vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, Pike Research, plug-in hybrid, total cost of ownership

The conference includes sessions covering distracted driving, predicting and preventing at-fault crashes, resources that can be used to promote a safety culture, facts and information on entrustment liabilities, as well as federal and state regulations and compliance.

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Brake throttle override technology is designed to ensure drivers can stop a vehicle if they depress the brake and accelerator pedal at the same time.

Tags: brake throttle override, Hyundai

'Tire Tips' videos provide suggestions on ways to get the most out of tires.

The program includes online, classroom and hands-on training for each driver.

Tags: backing, driver training, online training, parking, utility fleets

In an audit of a fleet of 100 FMCSA-regulated vehicles found that there were 450 cell phone distractions per day, 111 distractions per hour and four distractions per mile driven.

Tags: cell phone use, distracted driving, fleet policies, safety policies, ZoomSafer

Enhanced mapping, enhanced reporting and a mobile app for on-the-go fleet management are part of the major upgrades on features, the company says.

Tags: idling, mapping, mobile app, Redtail Fleet Management System, Redtail Telematics, speeding, vehicle tracking

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimate on-the-job crashes cost employers more than $24,500 per property damage crash. Both organizations found that the cost rises to $150,000 per injury and to as much as $3.6 million per fatality.

Tags: cell phone use, distracted driving, fleet policies, liability, NSC, safety policies

Learn about the latest in-vehicle safety technologies being offered by several automakers at the first-ever Fleet Safety Conference.

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