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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

IIHS Raises Criteria for Safety Awards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is implementing stricter standards in 2020 for vehicles to earn its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2019

How Fleets Can Boost Safety In the Field

Utility fleets often have workers stationed along the side of the road or off-road. But a few strategically placed lighting options can help increase safety. Does your fleet use all of them?

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Articlesby Mike AntichDecember 13, 2019

Upward Pricing Pressuring Fixed and Operating Costs

Fleets are being impacted by a variety of inflationary pressures ranging from higher acquisition prices due to the proliferation of onboard safety equipment, to increased material costs pushing up pricing on parts, upfits, and replacement tires.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Merchants Developing Connected Vehicle Program

Merchants Fleet is developing a connected vehicle program designed to help businesses identify vehicles in need of maintenance, monitor driver behavior to improve safety, detect and mitigate fraud, and track vehicle location for scheduling and route optimization.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 9, 2019

Leavitt’s Freight Service Commits to Safety

The Pacific Northwest freight transportation fleet turns to video for reduced accidents and increased driver safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Driver Refused to Drive Without Safety Measure, Wins Damages

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that UPS Freight violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when managers retaliated against a driver who refused to drive without an ELD being mounted.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 3, 2019

Managing and Reducing Accidents in 2019

One place fleet managers are looking for help in reducing incident rates: advanced technology. But safety policies should not be ignored.

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StatisticsDecember 2, 2019

2019 Safety Statistics: Fatal Truck Crashes

Large truck drivers killed in fatal crashes rarely have high blood alcohol concentrations (BACs).

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Zonar Grant Assistance Program Helps Fleets

The Zonar grant assistance program will help fleets throughout vocational, pupil, mass transit, and commercial trucking industries identify, secure, apply for, and manage grant funding to enhance the safety, performance, and success of their fleets.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherDecember 2, 2019

The Connected Future of Accident Management

Technology is leading the pack, but repair costs, the evolution of 5G, and driver safety programs round out the top four factors impacting accident management in the future.

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