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Newsby Paul ClintonDecember 26, 2019

Top Videos of 2019 Put Safety First

Closer looks at new trucks and vans were interspersed with seven safety tips among the videos that were the most popular on AutomotiveFleet.com in 2019, proving yet again that driver behavior carries risk that must be managed.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2019

800+ Pedestrians Killed on Freeways in 2018

More than 800 pedestrians were killed trying to cross a freeway in 2018, which represents a significant increase from a decade earlier, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2019

Vehicle Crashes Remain Leading Employee Death Cause

Motor vehicle crashes and falls remained the leading causes of preventable death on the job in 2018, as preventable and unintentional workplace deaths continue their rise in recent years, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2019

GM Recalls 800,000+ Pickups, Other Vehicles

General Motors has issued two separate safety recalls for brake and battery issues that cover over 800,000 vehicles, including 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.

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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 16, 2019

Ford Recalls 230,000+ Super Duty Trucks for Tailgate

Ford is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Instructional Technologies Adds New Courses to Pro-Tread

New ITI Pro-Tread courses include intermodal equipment inspections, rear-end collision avoidance for medium-duty trucks, and transporting lithium batteries.

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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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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2019

Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks for Fire Risk

Ford Motor Co. will recall more than 500,000 model-year 2017 to 2019 Super Duty extended cab trucks with carpeted flooring due to an increased risk of a fire after a crash.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 10, 2019

Battling Distracted Driving

Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference is by changing driver behavior.

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