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NHTSA Proposal to Reduce Braking Distances Will Not Require Retrofitting Existing Units

March 31, 2009

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to amend its air brake standard to improve the stopping distance performance of commercial trucks. Based on current safety trend data and brake system technologies, NHTSA is proposing to reduce the required stopping distance for truck tractors by 20 to 30 percent. The proposed rule would cover all truck tractors equipped with air brakes. The proposed rule does not include single unit trucks, buses, or trailers.

Tags: commercial vehicles, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, NHTSA

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:04 AM | » Comments(1)

Branded Fleet Vehicles Puts Drivers in Conflict with Homeowner Associations

September 22, 2008

When a company decides to brand vehicles with either logos or full-vehicle advertising wraps, it may inadvertently create a situation that puts employees in conflict with homeowner association restrictions on the parking of commercial vehicles in common areas. Most homeowner associations allow commercial vehicles as long as they are garaged, but not all fleet vehicles can fit in a garage due to height or length. An estimated 50 million Americans live in homeowner association communities.

Tags: AFLA, brands, commercial vehicles, corporate logos, HOA, homeowner associations

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Monday, September 22, 2008 3:23 PM | » Comments(4)

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