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News•October 13, 2010

Drug Delivery Driver Briefly Kidnapped in L.A.

LOS ANGELES - A delivery truck driver was briefly kidnapped Oct. 7 by two robbers posing as police officers, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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News•October 13, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week's advice, taken from the California Driver Handbook, is about passing other vehicles. You may want to pass this tip along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

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News•October 13, 2010

DOT Grant to Fund Research on Rural Traffic Safety

WASHINGTON - The Midwest Transportation Consortium, located at Iowa State University, has won a $925,700 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund research on rural traffic safety.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•October 13, 2010

Who Commits Fleet Accidents & When Do They Occur?

Statistics comparing accident occurrences to driver age and tenure, as well as time of day and day of the week, help fleet managers see the value of continued safety training and accident avoidance methods.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•October 13, 2010

Taking the Guesswork Out of Medical Exceptions

Driver ergonomic assessments help fleets find the right vehicle fit for employees and budgets.

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Articles•October 13, 2010

10 Ways to Create a Safety Culture Among Fleet Drivers

It’s pretty clear drivers know how to drive safely. Training doesn’t inform as much as it reinforces. Establishing a safety culture among fleet drivers will strengthen that reinforcement, and save money, too.

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Articles•by Thi Dao•October 13, 2010

Clarifying NHTSA's Updated 5-Star Safety Rating Program

NHTSA’s updated safety rating program could result in lower ratings for 2011-MY vehicles, even though vehicles are no less safe than those of the previous model-year.

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Articles•October 13, 2010

Identifying At-Risk Fleet Drivers

Managing risk is an important element of fleet management, and identifying at-risk drivers is essential. There are a number of risk factors a careful fleet manager can identify to help reduce losses.

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Articles•Cover Story•October 13, 2010

Distracted Driving Causes Nearly 40% of Accidents

Two studies show driver distraction due to technology is still a key factor in accidents, although most respondents claim use only in stopped traffic. Regulations and media attention have resulted in reduced technology use while driving.

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News•October 7, 2010

CEI Donates DriverCare Training Lessons to Pennsylvania Special Needs Organization

TREVOSE, PA - The CEI Group Inc. donated its One Second Advantage and Avoiding Distracted Driving lessons to help train some 100 employees of The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC), a Pennsylvania community services organization.

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