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NewsJanuary 5, 2015

Ford Adds Mobile Apps to Refreshed SYNC

Ford is unveiling a slew of mobile apps available for its SYNC AppLink that range from minute-by-minute weather updates to safety features to discourage drivers from texting while behind the wheel.

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NewsDecember 31, 2014

Top 10 Utility Fleet Feature Articles in 2014

Providing more in-depth coverage of industry topics from safety and upfitting to what some of the major fleets are doing, here's the list of the top 10 articles that appeared in Utility Fleet eNews in 2014.

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NewsDecember 30, 2014

Hino Recalls Class 6 Trucks for Parking Brakes

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A. is recalling 8,140 2005-2015 model-year ND8J, NE8J and NF8J trucks because their parking brakes may not function properly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

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NewsDecember 29, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: 'Move Over' Law Compliance

Such laws require motorists to change lanes away from police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, tow trucks, and other emergency vehicles on the roadside so workers have the space they need to stay safe.

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NewsDecember 25, 2014

Traffic Fatalities Fall 3 Percent in U.S.

Newly released data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals a 3.1-percent decrease from 2012 figures.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Video: Insurance Institute's Top Safety Picks Nearly Double

The number of vehicles earning either of two awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has jumped to 71 from 39 last year, giving fleet managers more choices for optimum protection in crashes.

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NewsDecember 22, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Dealing With Downed Power Lines

Downed power lines pose unique road hazards. Here are safety tips from PG&E and Southern California Edison.  

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NewsDecember 22, 2014

Traffic Fatality Estimates Rise for This Year’s Holidays

The National Safety Council's traffic fatality estimates for the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holiday periods reflect the potential impact of the two four-day weekends.

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NewsDecember 15, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Flood Response

Here are some driver safety tips to help fleet drivers when flood conditions pose a threat.

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NewsDecember 15, 2014

Federal Study Highlights Rental Truck Safety

Not a single fatal crash involving a rental truck over a five-year period (2005-2010) has been attributed to a safety or maintenance defect in the rental vehicle

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