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NewsJuly 3, 2018

Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Begin Upswing in Summer

Pedestrian deaths start to increase in late summer and continue a steady increase through the end of the year, according to an analysis by the National Safety Council.

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NewsJuly 2, 2018

Video: How to Safeguard Fleet Vehicles From Thieves

Fleets should be aware that the most commonly stolen cars nationwide and drivers should be reminded to take precautions and safeguard their vehicles from thieves.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

2018 Hyundai Kona Scores Good Ratings From IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently gave the 2018 Hyundai Kona good ratings after putting the SUV through five rigorous crashworthiness tests.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

Infotainment Systems Not Safe to Use While Driving: AAA

A recent study from the AAA Foundation and the University of Utah that measures cognitive and visual demands of infotainment systems suggests that they are not proven safe to use when operating a motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

2018 Mazda CX-9 Garners Highest NHTSA Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2018 Mazda CX-9 a five-star overall rating for crashworthiness, after evaluating the mid-size, three-row crossover SUV.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

BMW Recalls X3 Models for Safety Tech Issues

BMW is recalling approximately 51 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with its Active Lane Keeping Assistant option because the steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping technology.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Fourth of July Road Fatalities: Safety Council Predicts 160+

Some 164 people may lose their lives on the roadways during the Independence Day holiday period and an additional 18,600 may be seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes, according to data released today by statistics professionals at the National Safety Council (NSC).

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Mazda Recalls CX-5 for Air Bags

Mazda North American Operations is recalling an estimated 682 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles because some side curtain airbags may not properly unfold during deployment.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

Call for 2018 Fleet Safety Award Nominations

The organizers of the seventh annual Fleet Safety Conference are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Fleet Safety Award.

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NewsJune 25, 2018

Night Worker Injuries Three Times More Likely

Night-shift workers, including drivers and other transportation personnel, are three times more likely to get injured on the job. Tired workers can cost a typical employer with 1,000 employees up to $1 million each year.

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