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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2022

NHTSA Expands Tesla Autopilot Probe to 830,000 Vehicles, Engineering Analysis

After identifying six additional crashes involving Tesla vehicles striking stationary emergency vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its existing investigation to determine whether a massive safety recall is necessary.

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Articlesby Lexi TuckerJune 9, 2022

Weathering Storms, Traffic & More: Keeping Drivers Safe

Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2022

GHSA, GM Release Report to Combat Distracted Driving

A new 50-page report offers 29 key recommendations to help State Highway Safety Offices fight distracted driving, which took the lives of 3,142 people in the U.S. in 2020.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2022

Samsara Recognizes Fleets, Operations, and Individuals for Achievements in Safety and More

The 2022 Connected Operations Awards include two key safety awards: Safest Operator and Driver of the Year.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2022

Jeep Wrangler Unsteady in IIHS Driver-Side Crash Test

The 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door tipped over during a recent driver-side crash test.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2022

Eight EV Automakers Step Up to Improve Post-Crash Safety

Six months ago, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended EV manufacturers clarify how to suppress a high-voltage lithium-ion battery fire after a crash. Several have done so while others are still in progress.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2022

Georgia’s Pedestrian Fatalities Up Nearly 24% in 2021

Georgia had an estimated 348 pedestrian traffic fatalities in 2021, increasing from 281 in 2020 and 239 in 2019. The Peach State’s upward trend is outpacing the disturbing national trend.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2022

Which States Have the Most Dangerous Roads?

A new analysis from 1-800-Injured ranks states for most dangerous roads according to various fatality data and assesses the best and worst quality of roads across the nation.

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Articlesby Kathy CloseMay 31, 2022

3 Changes to FMCSA's Driver Qualification File Rules Fleets Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made a few notable changes to its driver qualification (DQ) file requirements in 49 CFR Part 391. 

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2022

64% of Highway Firms had Vehicles Crash into their Work Zones

A new study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS highlights growing crash danger at highway work zones.

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