Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMarch 1, 2012

Truck Accident Costs in 2011 Increase 1-8% on Average

Increased labor rates, additional in-vehicle technology, and environmental regulations are increasing truck accident costs.

Read More →
NewsFebruary 29, 2012

AlertDriving Launches CSA Program for Commercial & Medium-Duty Vocational Trucks

TORONTO - AlertDriving announced the release of its Compliance, Safety & Accountability (CSA) training program. Created specifically for commercial and medium-duty vocational truck drivers, this new seven module training package has been designed to reduce the risk of drivers committing violations under CSA regulations.

Read More →
NewsFebruary 29, 2012

CEI Adds All-Wheel Drive Lesson to DriverCare Fleet Safety Solution

TREVOSE, PA - The CEI Group, Inc. (CEI) announced the addition of a new training module to its DriverCare menu.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsFebruary 29, 2012

UPS "Circle of Honor" Now Includes 5,842 Drivers

ATLANTA - The United Parcel Service (UPS) announced the induction of 1,235 drivers into its elite "Circle of Honor," raising to 5,842 the number of drivers who have steered clear of accidents for 25 years or more.

Read More →
NewsFebruary 29, 2012

Fleet Response Announces Enhanced Online Management Tool

Fleet Response unveiled FleetSuite, a new online data management tool.

Read More →
ProductsFebruary 29, 2012

HDX Grill Guard

Westin's NEW HDX Grille Guard for full-size trucks feature a 2-inch tubular design and a full punch plate center grille for maximum protection and rugged good looks.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsFebruary 24, 2012

Large Trucks Face Weight of Compliance Mandates in 2012

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Last year served as a warning for fleets with large trucks to get ready for the significant compliance changes taking place in 2012 as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010).

Read More →
NewsFebruary 15, 2012

New Survey Gauges Industry Reaction to FMCSA Cell Phone Restrictions for Interstate Truck and Bus Drivers

RESTON, VA - The number of commercial fleet operators that have adopted written policies pertaining to employee use of cell phones while driving on-the-job has increased 31 percent in the past nine months.

Read More →
NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Ford Recalling 13,239 F-59 and F-53 Stripped Chassis Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 13,200 2011 model-year F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from Feb. 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011 as well as 2012 model-year F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2011 through Oct. 25, 2011.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsFebruary 8, 2012

Fontaine Modification Celebrates 1,000 Day Safety Milestone

CHARLOTTE, NC - At Fontaine Modification's Charlotte headquarters, January 16 passed without incident - and that was cause for celebration. It was the facility's 1,000th day without a lost-time accident, and a significant achievement for the 58 employees who work there.

Read More →