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ArticlesAugust 13, 2024

Distracted Driving: Managing Inattention Blindness

When your drivers are distracted, they're aware of fewer risks even if they’re looking right at them. Use these strategies to train drivers to avoid inattention blindness.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 26, 2024

February 2024 Fleet Safety Roundup

A look at some of the latest safety news in the fleet industry, including a new partnership between a video telematics provider and safety organization, a company acquisition, updates by IIHS to crash testing criteria, and more.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2024

Ford Pickups Recalled for Possible Rear Axle Hub Bolt Break, Air Bag Deactivation [Updated]

The rear axle hub bolt recall affects an estimated 112,965 Ford F-150s. The air bag recall affects an estimated 17,970 Ford F-150 trucks, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 trucks, and F-600 chassis cabs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2023

IIHS Requests Automakers, Fleet Operators to Promote Speed Limiters

IIHS is calling on automakers, regulators, and fleet operators to promote technologies to help curb an epidemic of speeding.

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ArticlesJuly 25, 2023

How Fleet Drivers Can Take Charge of Their Safety

There are several steps fleet drivers can take to enhance their own safety ranging from tire maintenance to understanding brake systems, from guarding against carjacking to stowing away the cell phone.

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Articlesby Judie NuskeyJuly 18, 2023

How to Safely Handle Common Highway Driving Challenges

Numerous fleet drivers log thousands of miles on highways and interstates. An expert shares knowledge about common highway driving situations from the advantages and disadvantages of traveling in any given lane to a reminder about Move Over laws.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2023

Report Examines Crash Fatalities Linked to Distracted Driving

While Texas has the most total crash fatalities of all the states, New Mexico ranks first in the nation as the state with the highest proportion of fatal crashes involving distracted drivers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 11, 2023

Small Pickups Show Deficiencies in Back Seat Safety

A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety evaluation of five small crew cab pickups indicate that manufacturers need to improve back seat protection.

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ArticlesJune 28, 2023

Safe Switching: How to Avoid Lane-Changing Crashes

Many fleet drivers log thousands of miles on multi-lane highways every year, putting them at risk for lane-changing collisions. An expert explores the contributing factors to these crashes as well as strategies for safely switching lanes.

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ArticlesJune 19, 2023

Got Compliance? DOT GVWR Questions Answered

How does weight rating versus actual weight work, and when can an enforcement officer operate off actual vehicle weight? How does renting impact DOT regulations? Stay compliant by following these guidelines.

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