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NewsOctober 13, 2014

OSHA Fines Company $168k for Deaths of Linemen

OSHA said the deaths of the two Massachusetts Bay Electrical Corp. workers in the April 12, 2014 crane tip-over could have been prevented if their employer had set up and operated the crane according to the manufacturer's instructions and trained employees in its proper operation.

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NewsOctober 10, 2014

Operation Safe Driver Week Increases Traffic Safety

Law enforcement agencies will be stepping up traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at unsafe driving behaviors for Operation Safe Driver Week, a week-long event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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NewsOctober 10, 2014

San Diego Pays $950k to Victim Injured in City Water Truck Crash

In June 2012, James Heath suffered neck and arm injuries when a city water truck collided with his sport utility vehicle in San Carlos.

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NewsOctober 8, 2014

Omix-ADA Recalls Floor Mats for Trucks, SUVs

The aftermarket floor mats might shift forward and interfere with accelerator pedals.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 8, 2014

Acing Your Bucket Truck Inspection

Bucket and crane trucks pose greater safety risks than some other fleet equipment. Because employees’ lives may be at risk, careful inspection and maintenance of these vehicles are essential.

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ProductsOctober 7, 2014

Custom Mud Flaps

Minimizer Custom Mud Flaps are made of durable polyethylene material and are constructed for consistent thickness.

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NewsOctober 7, 2014

Cleveland Utilities Reminds Drivers to 'Move Over'

Cleveland Utilities is ramping up its efforts to keep workers safe. The utility recently added “move over” bumper stickers to its fleet, as a visual reminder to drivers on top of the flashing lights, cones, and signs.

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NewsOctober 6, 2014

Chrysler Recalls Ram ProMaster Vans

The vans were assembled with head restraints that may exceed the allowable gap between an occupant’s head and the restraint.

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NewsOctober 6, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Dealing With Hail Storms

Here is some advice on what steps drivers can take to stay safe and protect their vehicle in a major hail storm.

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NewsOctober 3, 2014

Air Bag Defect Halts Sale of Colorado, Canyon Pickups

General Motors tells its dealers they must fix the problem before selling any more 2015-MY Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks. A formal safety recall is imminent.

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