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ArticlesMay 22, 2024

The Two-Pronged Approach to Driver Safety Management Programs

Using both proactive and reactive safety training platforms, fleet managers can build a culture of safety — without disrupting the daily workflow of drivers or impacting productivity.

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Newsby Christy GrimesMay 20, 2024

Together for Safer Roads Guide Outlines Best Practices for Seat Belts

The guide includes a look at currently existing practices within fleets based on an Oct. 2023 survey, industry best practices, and actionable takeaways for fleets.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 7, 2024

Ford Recalls Over 242,600 Maverick Trucks

Ford Motor Co. has recalled an estimated 242,669 Ford Maverick trucks from the 2022 to 2024 model years due to issues with the Body Control Module (BCM) that may lead to their taillights not lighting up.

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ArticlesMay 6, 2024

Why Won't My Drivers Do What I Need Them to Do?

To avoid common mistakes that don’t promote changes in behavior, managers must understand that change is needed at every level, not just with the drivers.

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Newsby Amy HercherMay 2, 2024

New Mexico Ranked as Worst State for Distracted Driving

Zutobi, an online driver education resource, looked at the latest numbers to identify which states had the greatest distracted driving issues. New Mexico reported the highest number of distracted driving deaths -- 12.52 deaths for every 100,000 drivers.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2024

Automatic Emergency Braking Will be Required by 2029

Manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking standard in all new cars and light trucks sold by September 2029.

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Newsby Amy HercherApril 29, 2024

Few Small SUVs Performed Well in Crash Prevention Test

Only the Subaru Forester (out of 10 small SUVs evaluated) earned a good rating in the higher-speed vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test by IIHS, which evaluated performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 25, 2024

How USIC Uses Telematics to Enhance Safety

In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 17, 2024

Over 450,000 Ford Escapes, Broncos, & Mavericks Included in Recent Recalls

Ford has announced two recalls in recent weeks - one due to a potential fire risk, and the other due to a potential loss of drive power.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 17, 2024

Pilot Program Data Reveals Speeding Reduction, Increased Road Awareness

The pilot program sought to make fleet drivers aware of vulnerable road users by by installing detection systems on fleet vehicles to provide drivers with enhanced visibility and real-time feedback on potential near misses.

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