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ArticlesMarch 27, 2023

How to Safely Load a Box Truck

Prioritize safety, not cost, by reinforcing the floors, properly loading and managing the cargo, installing bulkheads to protect drivers and passengers, and using the right ramp.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsMarch 23, 2023

EVs: An IIHS Researcher Speaks Out About a Weighty Issue

Many of the new generation of EVs weigh upward of 6,000 pounds in part due to excessively heavy lithium-ion batteries. An expert explores how all that extra weight poses new dangers for the nation’s motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians while offering solutions as well.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2023

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls Totaling 1.5 Million Vehicles

2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ suffer from brake hose issue while windshield wiper arms may fail in 2021 F-150 pickups.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2023

Three Pickups, Two Minivans Capture Coveted Top Safety Pick+ Award

Five favorite fleet vehicles — Toyota Tundra crew cab, Toyota Tundra extended cab, Rivian R1T crew cab, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna — earn top safety recognition.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2023

IIHS Gives Big Safety Nod to Several Small and Midsize Cars

Numerous cars rolled away with 2023 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards. Find out which popular fleet cars made the list!

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2023

SUVs Steal the IIHS Safety Awards Show

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has granted Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ status to 30 SUVs after enduring rigorous testing and stricter criteria than ever before.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2023

Over 46,000 Dead in 2022 Traffic Crashes

The National Safety Council estimates 46,980 U.S. roadway fatalities for 2022 — down slightly from 2021, but up 9% from 2020.

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Videosby StaffMarch 6, 2023

Fleet Liability Concerns about “Phantom Braking” by Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Systems

Several incidents have arisen with vehicles prone to stop suddenly due to the false triggering of the automatic emergency braking system. Stay informed about potential issues arising around “phantom braking” in this week's State of the Fleet Industry video.

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ArticlesMarch 6, 2023

Fleet Safety Training: E-Learning or Behind-the-Wheel?

Smith System’s Tony Douglas examines how COVID-19 has changed the safety training paradigm and what he believes are the most effective methods for changing drivers’ behaviors.

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ArticlesMarch 3, 2023

A Passion for Safe Driving

In the U.S., crashes accounted for 42,915 fatalities in 2021. A safety expert who has coached countless drivers and worked with numerous fleet managers discusses the importance of cultivating a passion for safe driving.

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