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News•October 4, 2010

'Drive Safely Work Week' Tackles Distracted Driving

PRINCETON, NJ - This week is "Drive Safely Work Week" -- an annual campaign presented by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) and supported by NAFA Fleet Management Association.

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News•September 30, 2010

New ARI Brief Helps Fleets Remain CSA 2010 Compliant

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Automotive Resources International (ARI) has prepared a new informational brief for fleet managers and drivers who want to remain compliant under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new regulatory protocol, Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010).

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News•September 30, 2010

AmeriFleet Transportation Represented at US DOT’s 2nd Distracted Driving Summit

ALPHARETTA, GA - AmeriFleet Transportation was represented by Juan Perez, Senior Vice President at last week's 2nd Distracted Driving Summit, as a member of the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS).

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News•September 29, 2010

Survey: Driver Cell Phone Use Widespread but Unpopular

WARREN, NJ - More than half of U.S. motorists say they have used a cell phone while driving, but nine out of 10 say it should be illegal to do so, according to a survey sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

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News•September 29, 2010

NHTSA to Probe Mini Cooper Power Steering

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it has opened an investigation to determine whether MY 2004-2005 BMW Mini Coopers have any defects that can cause the power steering to fail.

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News•September 29, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here is some advice, culled from the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook, on backing up when your vehicle has an attached trailer.

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News•September 29, 2010

Hyundai Recalls MY 2011 Sonatas

WASHINGTON - Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling 139,500 MY 2011 Sonatas because some of the vehicles may have a steering defect.

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News•September 29, 2010

Webasto Recalls Sunroofs

WASHINGTON - Sunroof manufacturer Webasto has issued a series of safety recalls involving its Hollandia 700 and 600 Series and Hollandia TVS 900 Series sunroofs installed on various passenger vehicles.

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News•September 29, 2010

Pierce Recalling More than 2,700 Fire Trucks

WASHINGTON - Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2,652 fire trucks because of a possible steering control problem, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•September 29, 2010

Study: Texting Bans Don't Reduce Crashes

ARLINGTON, VA - It may be illegal to text while driving in most U.S. states, but a new study by researchers at the Highway Loss Data Institute found no reductions in crashes after laws banning the practice took effect.

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