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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2015

Driver Distractions Extend 27 Seconds Beyond Act

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concludes that drivers’ mental distractions can persist long after completing a task.

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NewsOctober 23, 2015

Will Massachusetts 'Move Over' for Utility Vehicles?

Massachusetts State Rep. Harold Naughton is trying to pass a new bill in an attempt to equally protect emergency and utility workers from danger.

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NewsOctober 20, 2015

GM Recalls Trucks, SUVs for Ignition Locks

The recall covers more than 3,000 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Sierra vehicles.

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NewsOctober 20, 2015

SmartDrive Introduces Trio of Video Safety Systems

SmartDrive Systems has introduced its SmartChoice Program as a video-based safety program that provides fleets the freedom to choose the level of video protection that best aligns with their specific business priorities and needs, according to the San Diego-based company.

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ProductsOctober 20, 2015

Permalite XT Stop-Tail-Turn Lights

Phillips Industries has released the next-generation PERMALITE XT 4-inch Round Stop-Tail-Turn Lights, minimizing additional components.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2015

Watch 5 Driving Mistakes to Avoid

Driving expert William Van Tassel of AAA identifies five common mistakes drivers make and how these errors can be avoided.

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NewsOctober 14, 2015

Lytx ActiveVision Addresses Drowsy and Distracted Drivers

Lytx says its new driver safety solution ActiveVision is designed to help detect, analyze and address distracted and drowsy driving.

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NewsOctober 13, 2015

Toyota Recalls Tacoma Trucks for Air Bags

The recall affects about 310 2016-MY pickups equipped with driver’s knee air bag modules that may loosen over time because of the wrong bolts.

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NewsOctober 12, 2015

Video Tip: Uncontrolled Intersections

Uncontrolled intersections lack any stop or yield signs or traffic lights – and they can be very dangerous places. Here's some advice you can pass along to fleet drivers.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonOctober 7, 2015

Why Fleets Shouldn't Adopt Hypermiling Techniques

Hypermiling techniques can deliver impressive fuel economy and cost savings with lower fuel usage, but the driving techniques used by hypermiling hobbyists often run counter to a fleet's primary goal to increase safe driving and reduce higher-risk driving.

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