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Newsby StaffJuly 4, 2022

How to Cross Rails Safely

In 2021, there were 2,148 vehicle-train collisions at highway-rail grade crossings, resulting in 236 fatalities. Here’s how to cross with confidence.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaJanuary 16, 2020

Addressing Driver Push Back to Video-Based Safety Systems

Drivers for Loram were hesitant about what they thought was "constant surveillance" at first, but in less than a month, that hesitance was put at ease.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2016

Safety Tip: Driving Near Rail Crossings

September is National Rail Safety Month, so now is a good time to review some driving safety advice concerning railroad crossings.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

House Approves Highway-Bill Patch

Playing beat the clock, the House of Representatives today approved by voice vote a three-week extension of transportation funding.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Highway Bill Patch Could Derail Over Train Safety Measure

The latest proposed extension of federal highway funding includes a provision to delay a mandate for automatic-braking equipment on trains that could turn passing the measure into a game of political football.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2015

Video Tip: Railroad Crossing Safety

A motorist is almost 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a crash involving another motor vehicle. Here are some railroad crossing safety tips you can pass along to fleet drivers.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2015

Auto Truck Group Appoints Director of Railroad Sales

Auto Truck Group has promoted Jeff Mower to director of railroad sales with the vehicle upfitter.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2014

ShipCarsNow Earns EPA's SmartWay Award

ShipCarsNow has received the 2014 SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The annual honor recognizes the top 1 percent of EPA partners that have optimized the environmental performance and efficiency of their freight management operations, according to the company.

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NewsJuly 28, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Driving Near Railroad Crossings

Here's some advice, provided by nonprofit group Operation Lifesaver, aimed at promoting railroad crossing safety.

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NewsJune 23, 2014

Rail Industry Modified Cars to Ship Ford Transit

Ford worked closely with railroads and railcar manufacturers to develop the modified car to accommodate Transit vans that reach 110.1 inches tall for the high-roof version.

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