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Newsby Lauren FletcherMay 17, 2024

June 2024 is Safety Month: Is Your Fleet Ready?

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2024 as "Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM)." And the National Service Council has named June "National Safety Month."

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Newsby Lauren FletcherMay 17, 2024

NHTSA Finalizes Safety Rule for Light-Duty Vehicles

This new standard is expected to significantly reduce rear-end and pedestrian crashes, saving at least 360 lives a year and preventing at least 24,000 injuries annually.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMay 8, 2024

2024 Work Truck Safety Study Shows Growing Focus on Technology

Discover the latest findings from the 2024 Work Truck Safety Study in partnership with Heavy Duty Trucking. Learn about fleet safety strategies, technology, and more.

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ArticlesMay 6, 2024

Using Training and Tech to Transform Driver Habits

Effective work truck driver safety training should encompass a blend of theoretical classroom learning and practical hands-on experiences, delivered by knowledgeable experts with extensive field expertise.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamMay 2, 2024

Feds Considering Reclassification of Marijuana to Schedule III

The federal government is taking steps to remove marijuana from among Schedule I drugs and reclassifying it to Schedule III, a classification now occupied by ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone, and Tylenol with codeine. What does that mean for work truck fleets?

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamApril 17, 2024

Understanding Insurance Premiums and Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts

Insurance premiums are rising and lawsuits against trucking companies are netting big dollars. What can be done to both lower insurance costs and reduce the chance of large settlements or verdicts following a collision?

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Newsby Lauren FletcherApril 15, 2024

AWP Safety Champions Urges Action During National Work Zone Awareness Week

With work zone fatalities on the rise, AWP Safety Champions calls for action during National Work Zone Awareness Week to promote safer work zones.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaApril 10, 2024

Why Accident Management Matters: 8 Trends Every Fleet Manager Should Know

Discover why having an accident management strategy matters for every fleet, and learn about the latest trends, including truck maintenance, safety culture, and driver training.

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Videosby Lauren FletcherApril 8, 2024

This Week in Work Truck News: Reliability, Recalls, and EVs

Count down the top 10 news and articles of the week as of April 6, covering everything from pickup reliability, bridge collapse impact, diesel updates, and more!

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Newsby Wayne ParhamApril 4, 2024

Understanding the Elements of Distracted Driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month so now is the time to discuss maintaining focus on the road with employees who get behind the wheel as part of their jobs. Cellphone use has become the most common distraction, but fleet managers should be aware of the other forms of distraction as well.

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