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News•September 25, 2013

NHTSA Recommends Rear-View Cameras, Consumer Groups Sue to Mandate Them

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is adding rear-view video systems to its list of recommended features under its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), but a number of consumer groups are suing to force NHTSA to mandate these systems.

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News•September 24, 2013

Auto Data Direct Now Offers 31 State Access to Real-Time Motor Vehicle Records

With the addition of Washington, Virginia, and Indiana motor vehicle records, Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) now offers real-time access to 31 state databases for qualified companies.

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News•September 23, 2013

New York State to Designate Areas as 'Texting Zones' for Drivers

The State of New York plans to create what New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office is calling “Texting Zones,” areas where motorists can pull off the road and use their mobile devices.

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News•September 18, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Recognizing the Signs and Rules of One-Way Streets

Here is some driving advice to help drivers avoid problems with multi-lane one-way streets.

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News•September 18, 2013

Altec Recalling Certain Aerial Devices

The aerial devices may pose an electrical shock risk to operators.

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News•September 18, 2013

Air Bag Sensor Issue Prompts Suzuki Recall

The recall affects 193,936 2006-2011 model-year Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles.

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News•September 18, 2013

Allstate Offers Advice on How to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions

Such collisions spike in frequency from October through December.

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News•September 18, 2013

Tennessee’s Poole Re-elected Chairman of GHSA

Under his leadership, the association sets priorities and revises drugged-driving policy.

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News•September 18, 2013

Study: Cruise Control, Speed Limiters Can Promote Drowsy Driving

Younger drivers are particularly prone to such fatigue when using these technologies, researchers found.

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Articles•by Chris Wolski•September 16, 2013

Second Annual Fleet Safety Conference Focuses on Distraction

Distracted driving dominated the agenda at the second annual Fleet Safety Conference in Shaumburg, Ill., June 25-27.

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