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NewsJanuary 11, 2014

GM Recalling 2014-MY Silverado, Sierra Pickups to Address Fire Risk

The recall affects approximately 300,000 2014 model-year trucks. Their exhaust components can overheat during idling in cold weather.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2014

Last Chance: Submit 2014 Fleet Safety Conference Session Ideas by Jan. 31

Those wishing to make presentations at the conference, scheduled for July 22-23 in Schaumburg, Ill., have until Jan. 31 to submit their topic idea and abstract for consideration as an educational session.

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NewsDecember 31, 2013

Hankook Gives Winter Tire Safety Tips

With frigid, snowy weather gripping most of the Midwest and Northeast, Hankook is offering tips to stay safe and on the road during the most severe winter weather.

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NewsDecember 30, 2013

Illinois' Handheld Phone Ban for Drivers Starts Jan. 1

Because the ban is a "primary" law, police can ticket a driver for the offense without any other traffic violation taking place.

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NewsDecember 30, 2013

Mitsubishi Outlander SUV Earns Highest Safety Rating

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander was named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" and the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport designated the only IIHS "Top Safety Pick" model in the Small SUV category.

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NewsDecember 23, 2013

GM's '15 Tahoe Gets Anti-Theft Tech

The Tahoe, which has consistently showed up on annual stolen-vehicle lists, is getting several security upgrades including a standard steering column lock, robust door lock cylinders and shields, more hidden storage, and non-removable third-row seats.

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NewsDecember 19, 2013

Accident Watch: Utility Truck Slides Down Ravine, Catches Fire

Reported accidents involving utility company drivers has been a trend in recent headlines, with the latest occurrences in Oregon and Georgia.

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ProductsDecember 19, 2013

Diamond Plate Ground Protection Mats

These rugged mats are designed to be virtually indestructible and have been tested in record cold and heat, according to the manufacturer.

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NewsDecember 17, 2013

Michelin Recalling 1.2 Million Tires

The tires, which can experience tread separation, are used as original equipment on some Ford vehicles and as replacement equipment on a number of trucks and vans of various brands.

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NewsDecember 17, 2013

Study: Louisiana Has Nation's Worst Drivers

Louisiana has claimed the top of a list of states with the worst drivers for the second year in a row, according to a study by Car Insurance Comparison.

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