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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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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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