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News•April 12, 2012

Fleets Share Best Practices for Successful Safety Policies & Programs

TORRANCE, CA – No need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to safety policies and programs; some of the safest fleets in the U.S. will reveal the strategies that have worked best to reduce company risk and liability exposure next month at the Fleet Safety Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.

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News•April 11, 2012

Altec Recalling 1,222 Bucket Trucks

WASHINGTON – Altec Industries Inc. is recalling 1,222 1993-2004 model-year AA755 and AA755L bucket trucks because of a safety risk associated with the lower boom.

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News•April 11, 2012

West Virginia Bans Driver Texting and Handheld Phone Use

CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin on April 3 signed into law a bill that prohibits text messaging and handheld cell phone use while driving.

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News•April 11, 2012

2013 MY Lexus GS Draws IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' Award

ARLINGTON, VA – The Lexus GS, a large luxury car redesigned for the 2013 model year, has drawn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top award for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear-impact crash evaluations.

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News•April 10, 2012

Ford Recalling 140,310 2012-MY Focus Cars

WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. is recalling 140,310 2012 model-year Focus vehicles because a missing seal may affect the passenger-side windshield wiper, putting driver visibility at risk.

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News•April 10, 2012

Chrysler Recalling 2012-MY Jeep Patriot, Compass Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Chrysler Group is recalling 1,689 2012 model-year Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles because some of them may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged rollover valve, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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News•April 10, 2012

Idaho Passes Driver Texting Ban

BOISE, ID – Idaho Gov. Butch Otter on April 5 signed into law a bill that bans texting while driving. The new law takes effect July 1.

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News•April 10, 2012

Chrysler Recalling 289 2012-MY Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Chrysler Group is recalling 289 2012 model-year Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because some of them may be equipped with right-rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined, reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•April 9, 2012

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week’s safety advice, taken from the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, concerns right-of-way and yielding rules of the road.

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News•April 9, 2012

Fleet Safety Award Nomination Deadline Extended to April 16

TORRANCE, CA - The deadline to nominate a deserving fleet or risk manager for the Fleet Safety Award, sponsored by AALA, has been extended to April 16. The award will be presented at the Fleet Safety Conference, brought to you by Automotive Fleet, on May 23, 2012.

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