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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 29, 2012

GM's Chevrolet Traverse SUV

General Motors' 2013-MY Chevrolet Traverse features a redesigned exterior, improved handling features, new safety technology (including GM's new front-center airbag), and interior upgrades. The Traverse has been offered since the 2009 model year. Photos courtesy of GM.

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NewsMarch 28, 2012

New Study Finds Significant Safety Benefits of Limiting Truck Speeds

ARLINGTON, VA - New research released this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) confirms the clear safety benefits of using technology to electronically govern and limit the top speed of commercial trucks.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 28, 2012

Are Speed Limiters on Trucks Necessary?

A study was recently released by the FMCSA confirming that electronically governing and limiting the top speed of commercial trucks has clear safety benefits. But, is speed limiting truly the answer to the safety problem?

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NewsMarch 26, 2012

2013-MY Mazda CX-5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

The organization said the roof of the CX-5 withstood a force equal to 5.47 times the vehicle's weight.

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NewsMarch 22, 2012

Fleet Safety Conference: Learn How to Avoid Fleet-Related Lawsuits

TORRANCE, CA - The inaugural Fleet Safety Conference will take place May 22-23 at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Ill. Litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful. Let the experts at the Fleet Safety Conference help you protect your fleet.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Nissan Versa Sedan Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The Versa joins the Leaf, Juke and Nissan cube as IIHS 2012 Top Safety Picks.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Transportation Expert: CSA Reduces Crashes, but Increases Vicarious Liability

Rick Gobbell, who is now president of Gobbell Transportation Safety LLC, said that the CSA program has made safety compliance more difficult and has raised insurance rates and the specter of vicarious liability to a new, higher level for truck fleets

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NewsMarch 7, 2012

CEI Adds All-Wheel Drive Lesson to DriverCare Fleet Safety Solution

'All-Wheel Drive: Know the Basics' program is a 10-minute lesson that includes a test and makes a downloadable certificate available to drivers who pass the test.

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NewsMarch 7, 2012

Driver Safety, Fuel and Maintenance Are Top Fleet Manager Concerns, Survey Finds

In addition, the survey by PHH Arval also found that 35% of respondents are investing in factory-equipped safety options, such as backup cameras, forward collision warning and lane departure warning.

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NewsMarch 6, 2012

U.S. DOT Delays Rear-view Camera Ruling Until the End of 2012

Although the DOT is delaying the final ruling, the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007 requires a final ruling is made no later than 36 months after the date of the Act's enactment, which occurred on Feb. 28, 2011.

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