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News•February 24, 2010

New Sample Bill to Aid States in Banning Texting While Driving

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood unveiled sample legislation Feb. 22 to be used as a starting point for states crafting new laws to prohibit texting while behind-the-wheel, the latest step in the campaign against distracted driving.

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News•February 24, 2010

Cooper Tire Recalls Nearly 8,000 Tires

WASHINGTON - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling nearly 8,000 Discoverer H/T and Discoverer LSX tires that are size 245/70R17.

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News•February 24, 2010

FMCSA Launches Pre-Employment Screening Web Site

WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a Web site where trucking companies can register for access to a safety database they will be able to use for screening applicants for driving jobs.

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News•February 23, 2010

NAFA PSW Chapter Meeting to Focus on Distracted Driving

CERRITOS, CA - Matt Betz, VP of national account sales for AmeriFleet Transportation, will provide attendees with information for making informed decisions regarding risky driving behaviors at the NAFA Pacific Southwest (PSW) Chapter meeting on March 16.

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News•February 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Sienna Gets ‘Good’ Ratings in IIHS Safety Tests

WASHINGTON - The redesigned 2011 Toyota Sienna earns good ratings for both front and side impact crash protection, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

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News•February 19, 2010

GM Fleet Action Center Achieves Milestone Millionth Call

DETROIT - The Fleet Action Center's incoming calls are manually tracked and categorized using four call prompts: incentives, fleet account number inquiries, order management and specifications, and service.

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News•February 17, 2010

Copart Announces Change in Management

FAIRFIELD, CA - Copart Inc. said that company founder Willis J. Johnson has relinquished the title and responsibilities of CEO to A. Jayson (Jay) Adair, who previously served as company president.

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News•February 17, 2010

Toyota Recalls 8,000 MY 2010 Tacoma Trucks

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the front drive shaft on a small production run of certain MY 2010 Tacoma 4WD trucks.

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News•February 17, 2010

NHTSA Launches Probe into Timeliness of Toyota Recalls

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Feb. 16 that it is using its statutory authority to obtain documents from Toyota to determine whether the automaker conducted three of its recent recalls in a timely manner.

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News•February 17, 2010

BMW Recalls Certain X5 & X6 Vehicles

WASHINGTON - BMW of North America LLC is recalling certain MY 2010 X5 and X6 sport activity vehicles because of problems affecting the windshield and roof stability.

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