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News•by Staff•July 6, 2020

NSC, CellARide Launch Recall Notification Program

The National Safety Council (NSC) and CellARide have partnered to launch a vehicle recall concierge platform that enables drivers to identify and stay up to date on vehicle safety recalls via text message through CellARide’s proprietary platform, MyCarRecall.

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News•by Staff•July 6, 2020

SUVs are More Lethal to Pedestrians than Cars, IIHS Study Shows

Injury patterns were consistent with earlier, national studies in showing that SUVs were more likely than cars to throw pedestrians forward and nearly twice as likely to cause severe hip and thigh injuries.

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News•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Fleets that Transport Goods Considered Unsafe to Some

Conversely, the study found that commercial drivers who transport passengers are considered the safest overall.

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News•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Road Fatality Rates Jump 36.6% in April

Estimates show a year-over-year 36.6% jump in fatality rates per miles driven in April, in spite of an 18% drop in the total number of roadway deaths compared to April 2019.

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News•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Distracted Driving Has Impacted Insurance Penalties, Study Shows

Since 2011, the average insurance penalty for distracted driving has increased exponentially, going from $5 to $357 in 2019.

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News•by Staff•June 22, 2020

Mack and Volvo Now Offer Geotab Telematics Solutions

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America announced the availability of a new integrated, expandable open telematics platform for fleet managers and drivers.

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News•by Staff•June 16, 2020

Verizon Expands Availability of its Video Solution for Fleets

Verizon Connect has expanded the availability of its Integrated Video for Reveal product for fleet customers to help improve safety, mitigate risk, and improve driver behavior.

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News•by Staff•June 16, 2020

Drivers Involved in Crashes Engage in Risky Road Behaviors, AAA Finds

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research finds drivers who have been in at least one crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors like speeding or texting.

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News•by Staff•June 15, 2020

ARI Launches Virtual Learning and Webinar Series

ARI announced a four-part, interactive virtual learning and webinar series which will provide comprehensive fleet management strategies intended to help organizations respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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News•by Staff•June 15, 2020

Chevrolet Silverado Medium-Duty Trucks Recalled for Indicator

General Motors is recalling approximately 12,200 model-year 2019-2020 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD medium-duty trucks due to issues with the ABS malfunction indicator light.

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