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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2012

How Fleets Are Reacting to the Cell Phone Ban

A new survey gauges reaction to the FMCSA’s ban on hand-held use of mobile phones while driving. Where do you stand, and how will you act?

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NewsFebruary 27, 2012

FMCSA's New Hours-of-Service Rule Challenged

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Public Citizen, the Truck Safety Coalition and two truck drivers filed a lawsuit on Feb. 23 challenging the new FMCSA rule on hours of service for commercial drivers.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2012

Trucking Group Asks Federal Court to Review New Hours-of-Service Rule

The American Trucking Associations has filed a petition for review of the FMCSA's new hours-of-service rule for commerical truck drivers.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Company Cell Phone Policies Increased by 31% in 9 Months, Survey Finds

In a ZoomSafer survey, not only are more commercial fleet operators implementing on-the-job cell phone policies for their drivers, but more are enforcing established policies too. Part of the increase is likely due to the FMCSA’s recent ban on cell phone use while driving for commercial drivers.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2012

Report Shows Increase in Commercial Driver Screening Errors, Inaccuracies

The report revealed numerous instances of incomplete or inaccurate information used by organizations to qualify drivers, as well as an increase in positive drug test results.

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NewsNovember 2, 2011

Polk Reports Significant Growth in New Commercial Vehicle Registrations

Commercial vehicle market led by class 3 vehicle growth; diesel continues to dominate.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJune 1, 2011

Commercial Fleet Buying Intentions for MY-2012

Factors influencing 2012 fleet ordering include the improving national economy, initiatives to acquire more fuel-efficient units, and right-sizing trends. However, these forces are tempered by ongoing pressure to reduce capital expenditures. With approximately 70 percent of corporate fleet managers reporting to sourcing groups, there is increased focus on initial acquisition costs and ways to reduce capital expenditures. Here's our forecast of commercial fleet buying inclinations for MY-2012.

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NewsMay 19, 2011

Survey Shows On-the-Job Crash Stats From Cell Use

RESTON, VA – ZoomSafer released a survey showing that 32 percent of companies have knowledge or evidence of on-the-job crashes that occurred as a result of employee distraction from use of cell phones while driving.

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NewsMay 17, 2010

New Book Seeks to Improve Interaction between Motorists and Commercial Drivers

CROSSVILLE, TN - A long haul trucker aims to provide crucial information on how the normal, everyday driver of a non-commercial vehicle can drive safely around commercial vehicles.

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NewsApril 8, 2010

Daimler, Nissan, Renault to Cooperate on Commercial Vehicles

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer an all-new, entry-level van intended for commercial usage beginning in 2012. The technical basis of this van will come from Renault.

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