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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

Ford Recalls Transit Connect

Ford Motor Company issued a recall for select 2016-2017 model-year Ford Transit Connect vehicles. In affected vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash event in which the front seat belt pretensioners are activated.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Andy LundinMay 27, 2020

Evolving Best Practices for Fleet Safety Programs

While the tried-and-true best practices of fleet safety are just as relevant as ever, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a whole new layer of challenge that fleets have had to address with regard to their safety programs.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2020

Road Fatalities Up in March Despite Drop in Miles Driven, NSC Study Finds

There was a 14% year-over-year jump in fatality rates per miles driven in March 2020, while the actual number of miles driven dropped 18.6% compared to the same time period last year.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

Top 5 Risky Behaviors for Distribution Drivers

The most risky behavior reported in 2019 were cellphone/device distractions, the consumption of food or beverages while driving, drivers not using seat belts, smoking, and moments of late response.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2020

Nauto Launches Predictive Collision Alert Tool

Nauto has added a predictive collision alert module to its driver behavior learning platform that is designed to detect imminent collisions.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2020

Traffic Fatalities Decreased in 2019

Traffic fatalities decreased by an estimated 1.2% last year compared to 2018.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

Updated Data on COVID-19's Impact on Road Risk

Fleet video telematics provider Lytx shared new insights about changes in driving risk tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated guidelines to help control the spread of the virus.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2020

Geotab Adds Distracted Driving Solution to Its Marketplace

The solution from TRUCE Software, which is a mobile device management technology company, is designed to help fleets eliminate mobile distractions and optimize usage across their workplace.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2020

Webinar: Latest Fleet Market Intelligence on COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting not only end-user fleets, but all segments of the fleet ecosystem comprised of key supply chain partner companies.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

NHTSA Gives 2020 Hyundai Sonata 5-Star Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently gave the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, and Sonata Hybrid, its 5-star overall safety rating—the highest rating a vehicle can receive.

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