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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Driver Refused to Drive Without Safety Measure, Wins Damages

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that UPS Freight violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when managers retaliated against a driver who refused to drive without an ELD being mounted.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 3, 2019

Managing and Reducing Accidents in 2019

One place fleet managers are looking for help in reducing incident rates: advanced technology. But safety policies should not be ignored.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Sprinter Vans Recalled for Diesel System Component

Daimler Vans USA is recalling an estimated 4,987 model-year 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter full-size vans equipped with diesel fuel systems because the bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing.

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StatisticsDecember 2, 2019

2019 Safety Statistics: Fatal Truck Crashes

Large truck drivers killed in fatal crashes rarely have high blood alcohol concentrations (BACs).

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Ford Ranger Recalled for Tail Lamp Issue

The Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 78,264 model-year 2019 Ford Ranger midsize pickups for an electrical tail lamp defect.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2019

J.J. Keller Receives Patent for Hazmat Placard Fastener

The patent, related to hazardous materials (hazmat) placards, further extends the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

Thanksgiving Holiday Road Travel Should Rise 2.8%

About 49.3 million people will hit the nation's roadways this Thanksgiving as compared with 48.5 million in 2018, representing a 2.8% increase and the highest volume of travelers in 14 years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

National Safety Council Predicts Thanksgiving Road Deaths

As many as 417 people could lose their lives in motor vehicle collisions this Thanksgiving Day holiday compared to an estimated 433 a year ago, which represents a 4% drop in the fatality estimate, according to the National Safety Council.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

Driving Tips for Winter Weather

Winter weather produces some of the most dangerous driving conditions. With more than 70% of Americans living where they experience winter weather conditions, understanding how to stay safe on snowy and icy roads is vital.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2019

Groups Come Together on Safety Tech Naming

Four organizations – AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and the National Safety Council – have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology in an effort to reduce confusion.

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