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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 28, 2026

Mack MD Special Upfit Protects Highway Workers in Rear-Impact Crashes

Gulf Highway Equipment is purchasing 160 more Mack MD models to be upfit with truck-mounted attenuators, an energy-absorbing crash cushion attached to the rear of a truck that is designed to protect workers and motorists in construction zones.

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Purple background with gray and blue graphic elements at right, inset image of a truck, headline Road Safety Report, and small upper left logo for Lytx.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 24, 2026

Lytx 2026 Road Safety Report Reveals Critical Collision Trends

The Lytx 2026 Road Safety Report found that less severe crashes are climbing at an alarming pace, with minor collisions up 5%, and low-severity incidents soaring 16%.

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Blue tinted background image showing closeup of crash test dummy and headline NHTSA Study: Women are at Higher Risk of Injury in Vehicle Crashes.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2026

Female Crash Test Dummy Approved After NHTSA Study Reports Women are at Higher Risk of Injury in a Crash

USDOT has streamlined efforts to approve the first-of-its-kind female crash test dummy after NHTSA released new research proving that women are at higher risk of injury than men during vehicular crashes.

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A long snowy road goes uophill.
Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2026

7 Tips for Driving in Snowy and Icy Conditions

More than 150,000 crashes happen every year due to icy roads. Offer these safe driving tips to your fleet drivers now because winter is around the corner.

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Safety Sound Offby Wayne ParhamOctober 8, 2025

Witnessing the Devastation When Fleet Safety Fails

When fleet safety fails, the anguish and loss is very powerful. Many times a spouse arrives at the crash scene and learns their significant other is gone. If you ever witness that outpouring of grief, you understand fleet safety is far more than just terminology.

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ProductsOctober 1, 2025

Ex-Guard Launches Ex-Guard MAX Front-End Protection System

Ex-Guard has launched Ex-Guard MAX, Its most advanced front-end protection system yet. It sets a new safety benchmark with industry-first Front Underrun Mitigation System and exclusive Steer Tire Defender 3.0 protection.

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Front view of a Ford Heavy Duty pickup with a black grille guard and logo for Ex-Guard.
ProductsMarch 10, 2025

Ex-Guard Expands Grille Guard Protection to Pickups & Vans

Ex-Guard, the company that has provided grille guards to Class 8 trucks for two decades, has expanded its line with the introduction of FX and HX Series guards for Class 2-8 vehicles. Both new grille guards were showcased during NTEA Work Truck Week 2025.

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Person holding a cellphone with an image on the screen of a car that has been involved in a collision.
Articlesby Wayne ParhamJune 12, 2024

Why Fleet Drivers Need to Take Post-Collision Photographs

Commercial drivers need to take ample photos after they have been involved in a crash or collision, says attorney Doug Marcello, who has represented trucking firms in lawsuits in 35 states. There is even a checklist of what photos are to be taken.

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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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Articlesby Christy GrimesFebruary 6, 2024

Crashes Add Up: Factors that Cost Fleets Money

A look at things you may not have considered that can make fleet crashes cost more than you may expect, including increased hiring costs, an expertise gap, higher insurance premiums, and more.

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