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NewsFebruary 10, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Preventing Drowsy Driving

Here are some tips on how to improve sleep hygiene to ensure you're more alert while driving. Also, an ABC News Nightline segment demonstrates how easily a fatigued driver can lapse into microsleep.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightFebruary 10, 2014

Terracon Moves to Larger GVW Trucks

The 1,400-vehicle nationwide fleet lowered its total cost of ownership, increased safety, improved load capacity, and boosted driver morale after moving from smaller trucks up to ½-ton pickups.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2014

Feds: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Mandate In the Works

This technology is aimed at improving road safety by allowing vehicles to "talk" to each other to avoid crashes.

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NewsFebruary 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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NewsJanuary 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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NewsJanuary 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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NewsJanuary 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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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2014

Safety Council's Contest Highlights Driver Distraction

Winning video productions must creatively demonstrate how and why behind-the-wheel use of wireless electronic devices still distracts drivers and poses a serious safety risk.

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NewsJanuary 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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NewsJanuary 27, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Preventing Aggressive Driving

Here's some advice on aggressive driving and road rage prevention from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the New York DMV.

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