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News•January 5, 2011

Chrysler to Recall Dodge Ram Trucks, Journey

WASHINGTON - Chrysler Group LLC is issuing three major recalls involving Dodge Ram trucks and the Dodge Journey. All three recalls are expected to get under way in February.

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News•January 5, 2011

TK's SafeTraK Feature Combats Drowsy Driving

PONTIAC, MI - TK Holdings Inc., the North American subsidiary of Takata Corp., said it is addressing the roadway hazard of drowsy driving in the commercial trucking industry with the company's SafeTraK3 advanced electronic vision system.

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News•January 5, 2011

Ga. Crash Due to Truck's Unsecured Load

ATLANTA - A New Year's Eve crash and subsequent traffic jam just north of the Georgia 400 toll booths provided a reminder of how dangerous heavy roadway debris can be when falling from a truck with an unsecured load.

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News•January 5, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week's tip, taken from The State of Alaska Driver Manual, concerns the risks associated with tailgating a tractor trailer.

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News•January 5, 2011

Study: Seatbelts Unused in 42% of Fatal Police Car Crashes

WASHINGTON - A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded that at least 42 percent of police officers killed in crashes over the past three decades were not wearing seat belts or other safety restraints, USA Today reported.

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News•January 5, 2011

OnStar Available for Non-GM Vehicles & Older Models

LAS VEGAS - OnStar announced it is offering its safety, security and connectivity services for non-GM and older GM vehicles already on the road in response to repeated customer requests.

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News•December 30, 2010

Honda Recalling Accords, Pilots

WASHINGTON - American Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 10,800 MY 2010-2011 Accords and MY 2011 Pilots because of a potential steering problem, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•December 29, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

While city workers in parts of New York and New Jersey struggle to clear all roads after recent snow storms, now seems to be a good time to remind fleet drivers in all states about precautions they can take during winter driving conditions.

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News•December 29, 2010

Replacement Parts for Chrysler Vehicles Prompt Recall

WASHINGTON - Federal-Mogul Corp. is recalling nearly 22,700 replacement control arm assemblies sold for use on various Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is to remedy a potential steering problem.

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News•December 29, 2010

Changes Proposed for Driver Hours-of-Service Rules

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Dec. 23 issued a regulatory proposal that would revise hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers.

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