2007 Fleet Car & Truck of the Year Awards

For the second straight year, commercial fleet managers select the Ford F-150 as Fleet Truck of the Year. The truck is noted for performance, functionality, durability and safety.

Crew Van Adds New Functionaility to Express and Savana

Work crew safety and comfort drive the new variation of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana. Seating for five that meets FMVSS requirements, along with added interior comfort, are all part of the package.

Department of Transportation Contests Criticisms of Truck Safety Record

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Public Affairs has issued a statement in response to two recent articles in the New York Times (“Making the Highways Less Safe,” the New York Times, 12/10/06; and “Loosening the Rules,” New York Times, 12/3/06).

Dept. of Transportation Contests Criticisms of Truck Safety Record

DOT issues statement to dispute recent New York Times articles that negatively portray the trucking industry, its safety record and alleged ties to the White House.

Freightliner Completes Field Operational Test With U.S. DOT to Improve Vehicle Safety & Reliability

PORTLAND, OR – Freightliner LLC has completed a three-year study with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) — a field-operational test of electronically controlled braking systems (ECBS) and other safety technologies. Conducted as part of the DOT's initiative to accelerate deployment of new safety technologies that reduce accidents and fatalities, the study's results will be used to improve truck safety systems' performance, reliability, durability, and maintainability.

Ford Unveils 2008 Escape and Escape Hybrid

The 2008 Ford Escape made its debut last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show with a restyled exterior, an all-new and quieter interior package, and a host of standard safety equipment.

Third-Row Seats Prompt Safety Concerns

Number of models with third-row seats has more than doubled in the last five years.

The 2007 Ford F-150 Repeats as AF Fleet Truck of the Year

For the second straight year, commercial fleet managers select the Ford F-150 AF’s Fleet Truck of the Year. Always a popular choice for getting the job done, the truck is noted for performance, functionality, durability, and safety.

New Ford Edge Crossover Offers Extensive Range of Standard Safety Features

The new Ford Edge crossovers comprehensive all-standard safety technology includes Safety Canopy side curtains with side airbags, AdvanceTrac with RSC, standard with dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags and energy-absorbing steering column and glove box.

AmeriFleet's Matt Betz Named to Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (Nets) National Board of Directors