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News•October 9, 2012

AAA: Prevalence of Vehicle Breakdowns Highlights Need for Regular Checkups

ORLANDO -- The nation’s largest motor club reminds drivers that October is AAA Car Care Month, an ideal time for a seasonal vehicle checkup to ensure worry-free driving.

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News•October 8, 2012

Study: For Some Drivers, Texting is Habitual, Automatic Behavior

ANN ARBOR, MI – A new study from the University of Michigan highlights the difficulty that some drivers face when they try to quit a well established habit of texting behind the wheel. Their behavior, triggered by situational cues, is automatic.

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News•October 8, 2012

SmartDrive Enhances Fuel and Safety Software Solutions

SAN DIEGO - SmartDrive has released several new features for its fleet fuel and safety software solutions. They include SmartDrive Mobile, enhanced video analysis, and instant access to crash event videos.

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News•October 8, 2012

Environmental Industry Associations Accepting 2013 'Driver of the Year' Program Nominations

WASHINGTON - For 2013, EIA stated it revised the nomination categories to include residential, commercial, and industrial drivers at regional private-sector recycling and waste companies with combined fleet sizes between 251 and 2,000 vehicles.

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News•October 8, 2012

Chrysler Recalling 2009-2010-MY Dodge Dakota and Ram 1500 Trucks

WASHINGTON – Chrysler Group is recalling 44,300 Dodge Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks because a rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.

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News•October 8, 2012

Dodge, Hyundai, Lexus, and Subaru Each Draw New ‘Top Safety Pick’ Award for 2013-MY Vehicle

ARLINGTON, VA - The Lexus ES, a midsize luxury car; the Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsize SUV; and the Subaru XV Crosstrek and Dodge Dart, both small cars, recently earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top award.

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News•October 8, 2012

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Driving in Fog

Here are some safety tips, provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, aimed at helping your drivers navigate through heavy fog conditions.

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Articles•October 5, 2012

Drowsy Driving: A Risk for Everyone

Driver fatigue impairs reaction time and often results in crashes. While a number of factors contribute to drowsy driving, precautions can be taken to prevent falling asleep at the wheel.

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News•October 4, 2012

NETS Promotes ‘Back to Basics’ for Drive Safely Work Week

VIENNA, VA — This week the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has been promoting the concept of “Back to Basics” for its Drive Safely Work Week campaign.

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News•October 4, 2012

Nationwide Insurance Finds Friday is Most Dangerous Day to Drive to Work in 2012

COLUMBUS, OH - The company found that its members have the highest average number of claims per day on Friday, at 4,664.

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