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Utility Fleet•by Staff•February 3, 2014

Mother Killed By SDG&E Driver in Distracted Driving Case

In a second fatal accident in January 2014 involving a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) driver, while the investigation continues, police have cited distracted driving as the likely cause of the accident.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•February 2, 2014

Ill., Ore., and D.C. Draw Top Scores for Safety Laws

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety releases its 11th annual report evaluating state regulatory efforts to decrease road fatalities and injuries.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•February 2, 2014

Video: Former SDG&E Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Hit & Run Accident

The San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) driver involved in the Jan. 6 hit-and-run is no longer employed with the utility and was arraigned on Jan. 30. The family of the victim said they plan to sue.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•January 31, 2014

2014 Silverado and Sierra Light-Duty Trucks Earn Top Safety Ratings

The regular and double cab versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra1500 have received the highest possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

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Operations•by Staff•January 31, 2014

Pace Edwards Changes to New Ordering System

Inventory and labeling systems have been converted in all their warehouse distributors’ locations and the single part number system is active and fully functioning.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•January 31, 2014

Toyota Halts Sales of Vehicles With Heated Seats

Because a certain material located between the seat covers fails to comply with federal safety standards, dealers must first replace the fabric with another before the vehicle can leave the lot.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•January 31, 2014

Idaho Power Now Prohibits Driver Cell Phone Use

The safety standard was put in place in mid-January based on recommendations from employees following a series of safety meetings in fall 2013.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•January 31, 2014

February J.J. Kane Auctions in Missouri, North Carolina

For February 2014, J.J. Kane will have two auctions that include utility and power line equipment, as well as construction equipment.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•January 30, 2014

Miami Public Utilities Vehicle Stolen, Involved in High-Speed Chase

A City of Miami (Okla.) utility bucket truck was stolen from the Miami Utilities Operations Center on Jan. 22 and later used in a high-speed chase.

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Operations•by Staff•January 30, 2014

Search Continues for Suspects Involved in Comcast Driver Shooting

With the ongoing investigation for the shooting of the 45-year-old Comcast employee in the South Shore area of Chicago, drivers and fleet managers are reminded to keep personal safety in mind when operating in "high crime" areas. Read more for tips and best practices.

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