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News•January 4, 2012

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Draws 5-Star Safety Rating

DETROIT – The 2012 model-year Chevrolet Sonic has received a 5-star overall vehicle safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•January 4, 2012

Nissan Recalling 14,718 Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Nissan North America is recalling 14,718 2011 and 2012 model year vehicles because they may have faulty bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine.

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News•January 4, 2012

Free Report Offers Advice on How to Comply With FMCSA Handheld Phone Ban

HERNDON, VA -- A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule went into effect Jan. 3 that prohibits an estimated 4 million interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving. To help commercial fleet operators conform to the new regulation, software provider ZoomSafer has released “FMCSA Cell Phone Use Regulations: A Guide to Compliance for Truck and Bus Fleets.”

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News•January 4, 2012

Nevada Drivers Caught Using Handheld Cell Phones Now Face Fines

LAS VEGAS – The grace period for Nevada’s driver handheld phone ban officially ended Jan. 1. Now instead of getting a mere warning, drivers caught texting or talking on a handheld phone can get a traffic ticket.

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News•January 4, 2012

Boyd Acquires Collision Repair Chain in Fla.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA – The Boyd Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Master Collision Repair, a family-owned body shop chain serving the Tampa Bay, Fla., area.

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Articles•December 29, 2011

8 Key Elements of Driver Safety

One in 45 average American drivers will experience an injury-producing crash over the next year. Of those who drive as part of their job function, 20 percent are likely to experience an incident.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•December 29, 2011

How to Sell Fleet Safety to Your Drivers

While fleet drivers may be savvier on the road than the average driver, accidents still happen. How can you sell fleet safety to drivers who think they don’t need it? Top safety companies weigh in.

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News•December 22, 2011

Bimbo Bakeries Sets 228-Day Fleet Maintenance Safety Record

WAKARUSA, IN - Bimbo Bakeries worked with Utilimaster to add a number of safety features to the company's vehicles. The company celebrated the safety milestone at nine different Bimbo company regions throughout the U.S.

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News•December 21, 2011

DOT Launches Crackdown on Drunk Driving

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation last week kicked off a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving coinciding with the winter holiday season.

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News•December 21, 2011

New Restrictions for Teen Drivers in Pa. Take Effect Dec. 27

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania's new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27. The new law increases behind-the-wheel training requirements, places a limit on the number of passengers a young driver can transport, and makes not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense for young drivers.

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