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News•by Chris Wolski•July 24, 2014

Baxter Healthcare’s Fleet Manager Receives 2014 Fleet Safety Award

Kristin O’Driscoll, fleet manager for Baxter Healthcare, was honored with the 2014 Fleet Safety Award at a lunchtime ceremony held on July 23 during the 3rd annual Fleet Safety Conference, in Schaumburg, Ill.

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News•July 24, 2014

Mobile Phone Use Triples Crash Risk

Drivers who use a mobile phone or other hand-held device triple their crash risk, according to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•July 24, 2014

Safety and Cost Reduction Go Hand in Hand

It is the single biggest responsibility fleet managers have — ensuring drivers, company vehicles, and the general public are safe. The good news: safety and savings aren’t mutually exclusive.

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News•July 23, 2014

Video: Chrysler Recalling Older Jeep SUVs for Ignition Switch

The worldwide recall, expected to get under way by mid-September, involves 2006-2007 model-year Jeep Commanders and 2005-2007 MY Grand Cherokees.

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News•July 23, 2014

Chrysler Recalls 21K Vehicles Globally for Shocks, Struts

The recall involves Ram 1500 pickups, Jeep Cherokee SUVs and Chrysler 200 sedans assembled within a 16-day period earlier this year.

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News•July 23, 2014

Video: 2015 Volvo XC90 Introduces New Safety Tech

The all-new all-wheel-drive, seven-seat SUV will feature a run-off-road protection package and auto brake-at-intersection capability.

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News•July 23, 2014

GM Recalls 718K More Vehicles

The automaker announces six new recalls involving such models as the Chevrolet Silverado LD and HD, GMC Sierra LD and HD, Buick Regal, and Chevrolet Caprice PPV. The two largest of the six recalls involve seats.

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News•July 21, 2014

More Upfitters Recall Work Trucks for Fire Risk

Manning Equipment, Dual-Tech and Iowa Mold Tooling are issuing recalls to address a fire risk arising from oil leaks associated with PTO assemblies.

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News•July 21, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Responding to a Highway Breakdown

Here's some advice from AAA on what steps drivers should take when a vehicle breaks down suddenly on a highway.

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News•July 20, 2014

6 States Partner for Distracted Driving Crackdown

Launched July 20, the enforcement campaign involves law enforcement agencies in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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