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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 4, 2005

Report: Raised Speed Limits a Factor in Some Truck Fatalities

After a repeal of the National Maximum Speed Limit 10 years ago, a 1999 study reported that highway deaths increased 15 percent in 24 states the raised their speed limits.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 4, 2005

Trucker in Fatal Maine Crash Had Suspended License, History of Violations

Truck driver involved in a crash that killed a woman had a record of 42 convictions for driving offenses, had his license suspended 19 times and was involved in another fatal crash 11 years ago.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 4, 2005

2004 Highway Fatality Rate Hits Record Low

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the nation's fatality rate in 2004 was the lowest in the 30 years since records were first kept.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 4, 2005

Most Expensive Cities to Own a Car

Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles top the list. Insurance rates were a common, high-cost factor for the most expensive cities.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 4, 2005

NHTSA Rule Mandates More Thorough License Checks

Rule intended to keep truck drivers from using multiple licenses to avoid the consequences of traffic violations.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 4, 2005

Truck Driver In Fatal CT Crash Had Criminal Record

The driver of a dump truck that crashed in Avon, CT, killing four and injuring 20, had a lengthy criminal record. The driver was fired three days before from another trucking company because of improper operation of a vehicle and unreliable work habits.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 3, 2005

Auto Leasing Likely to Return to NY

The transportation funding bill approved by Congress last week contains a provision that removes car lessors and auto rental companies from vicarious liability.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 3, 2005

Ford Adds Features, Lowers Price for 06 Explorer (photo)

Base MSRPs for the 2006 Explorer range from $27,175 to $33,160, including destination and delivery. Seat side impact airbags, tire pressure monitoring system and Roll Stability Control are standard.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 3, 2005

Compare Real Costs of Hybrids with New Online Calculator

The cost calculator's fleet cost estimates were developed in consultation with PHH Arval. It helps fleet purchasers assess potential savings from purchasing HEVs by taking into account purchase price, fuel costs, repair and maintenance costs, resale value and applicable tax incentives.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Miss. Senator Seeks Stricter Rules for State Fleet Vehicles

At least 70 state employees have been reimbursed $10,000 or more a year for gas mileage. The numbers suggest that it would cost less to give those employees cars.

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