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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2019

Ford Recalls Trucks, SUVs for Seat-Related Issue

Ford Motor Co. is issuing a safety recall in a few of its trucks and SUVs for a potential lack of a seat restraint. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with any of these conditions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Labor Day Road Deaths to Fall From Year Ago

Approximately 398 people could lose their lives and another 45,300 could suffer serious injuries on roadways over the Labor Day weekend, according to the National Safety Council's estimate, which is the lowest it has issued for the three-day holiday period since 2015.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Lytx Fleets Reduce Drowsy Driving by 39%

Commercial fleets that used the Lytx Driver Safety Program reduced drowsy driving events by 39% and falling asleep behind the wheel by 66% from June 2018 to June 2019, according to new data released by the video telematics solutions provider.

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ArticlesAugust 23, 2019

Changing Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements

Changes to the entry-level driver training requirements are so substantial that they may be unrecognizable to some, requiring communication to drivers, managers, and others at the motor carrier. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2019

Flatbed Carrier Sees 91% Reduction in Insurance Loss Ratios

Part of Central Oregon Truck Company, Leavitt’s flatbed trailers transport utility poles and other long loads. During the past 12 months, the fleets loss ratio decreased to 11% compared to 55% over the prior four years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

Minneapolis Bans Drive-Thrus to Improve Road Safety

The Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance that prohibits the future building of drive-thrus with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities.

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Newsby Andy LundinAugust 15, 2019

Registration Opens for Fleet Safety Conference

Registration for the eighth annual Fleet Safety Conference is open, and will once again be hosted at the M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson, Nev., on Oct. 28-30, located a few miles south of the Las Vegas strip.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2019

NAFA Launches a DOT Compliance Forum

The NAFA DOT Compliance Forum, which will be held on Oct. 23, is a targeted, half-day event covering the key DOT needs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2019

Fleet Response Reveals Smartphone App at Client Appreciation Event

Fleet Response recently hosted corporate fleet, risk, and safety managers from across the country at its annual client appreciation event on Aug. 6-8 at their corporate offices in Cleveland, Ohio, where it also revealed a new smartphone app designed to improve driver operations. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Top NHTSA Official to Leave Agency

Heidi King, deputy administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is planning to leave the agency as soon as next week.

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