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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Airbag Thefts on the Rise

Airbag thefts especially among Hondas are on the rise in several states.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Hyundai Recalls Kona Vehicles for Certification Label

This situation could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which increases the likelihood of a collision.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Minnesota Hands-Free Law: Citations High

Law enforcement across Minnesota have issued some 9,700 citations to violators of the state’s hands-free law in the first five months the law has been in effect.

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Newsby Andy LundinJanuary 23, 2020

How Video and AI are Improving Fleet Safety

Safety is a top area of concern for fleets where technology continues to play a large role in improving the well-being of drivers and making safety risks easier to control.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

GM Releases eBoost Trailer for Faster Braking

With eBoost systems on both the truck and trailer and proper software to enable communication, the stopping distance of a truck and trailer improved by up to 20% from 60 mph to zero.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsJanuary 22, 2020

Insurance Trends Reflect Need to Amp Up Fleet Safety Programs

Several trends in commercial auto insurance in 2019 indicate a continued need for fleet managers and owners to focus on creating and implementing effective fleet safety policies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

Nevada Rolls Out New Traffic Laws

Nevada has enacted several new traffic laws for 2020 including stiffer penalties for speeding and an expanded move-over law.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

Auto Thefts on the Rise in Tulsa

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, auto thefts increased from 3,280 in 2018 to 3,381 in 2019.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

Brenntag North America Renews Contract with SmartDrive

Brenntag’s decision to renew a multi-year contract with SmartDrive is aligned with the company’s aim to set industry safety standards and strive for zero accidents and incidents worldwide.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsJanuary 17, 2020

Avoiding Accidents With Defensive Driving

The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20%, and even higher for some specific industries. Moreover, the average cost of a loss related to fleet vehicle crashes is approximately $70,000.

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