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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

IIHS Raises Criteria for Safety Awards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is implementing stricter standards in 2020 for vehicles to earn its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Ford Recalls 230,000+ Super Duty Trucks for Tailgate

Ford is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Navistar Trucks Recalled for Unintended Vehicle Movement

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 model-year International MV and HV, 2018-2020 model-year Workstar, and 2018-2019 model-year Durastar vehicles equipped with feature codes 12VXT and 12VXU.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Instructional Technologies Adds New Courses to Pro-Tread

New ITI Pro-Tread courses include intermodal equipment inspections, rear-end collision avoidance for medium-duty trucks, and transporting lithium batteries.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2019

How Fleets Can Boost Safety In the Field

Utility fleets often have workers stationed along the side of the road or off-road. But a few strategically placed lighting options can help increase safety. Does your fleet use all of them?

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2019

Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks for Fire Risk

Ford Motor Co. will recall more than 500,000 model-year 2017 to 2019 Super Duty extended cab trucks with carpeted flooring due to an increased risk of a fire after a crash.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 10, 2019

Battling Distracted Driving

Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference is by changing driver behavior.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Isuzu Recalls Cabovers for Loose Lug Nuts

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling the 2017 to 2020 NPR-HD; 2019 to 2020 NPR-XD; NQR; NRR; Chevrolet 4500HD; Chevrolet 4500XD; Chevrolet 5500HD; and Chevrolet 5500XD cabovers.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 9, 2019

Leavitt’s Freight Service Commits to Safety

The Pacific Northwest freight transportation fleet turns to video for reduced accidents and increased driver safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2019

Ford Recalls F-250, F-350, F-450 for Daytime Running Lights

The trucks' daytime running lights may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the “on” position, reducing visibility and increasing likelihood of a collision.

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