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News•December 23, 2009

Safety Requirements for New Truck, Bus Companies Raised

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) this month began enforcing its New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule, which requires newly registered truck and bus companies to meet stricter safety requirements.

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News•December 23, 2009

DOT Updates National Road Safety Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- U.S. Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood on Dec. 16 released a major update to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The manual, administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) since 1971, sets the standards for road safety throughout the country.

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News•December 23, 2009

Fuel Pump Issue Prompts Volvo Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Volvo Cars of North America is recalling more than 136,000 vehicles because the fuel pump can develop cracks in its flange when exposed to such conditions as hot climate and temperature cycling over time, in combination with varying fuel quality.

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News•December 23, 2009

'09 Audi Q5s Recalled

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Volkswagen of America is recalling more than 6,000 MY 2009 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured between Nov. 25, 2008 and June 4, 2009.

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News•December 23, 2009

Farmers' Electronic Signature System to Speed Claims

LOS ANGELES --- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has introduced eZsign, a new claims settlement option for customers with total loss claims.

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News•December 22, 2009

55 Million Drivers to Have Car Web Access by 2016, Study Says

EL SEGUNDO, CA - While car Internet access should only be used while vehicles are stopped to avoid distractions, iSuppli says in the long-term it could yield innovative new applications that enhance driver safety.

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News•December 16, 2009

New SmartDrive Event Player Released

SAN DIEGO --- SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety, has released the all-new SmartDrive Event Player. The new Event Player is designed to make it faster and easier for fleet managers and coaches to screen and understand events at a glance and coach drivers to improve fleet safety, the company said.

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News•December 16, 2009

Wheelchair Restraint Devices Face Safety Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- American Seating Co. is recalling certain Q'Straint QRT Max mobility device remote release belts used with Insight Transverse flip-up seats installed as original equipment on various transit buses.

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News•December 16, 2009

Conference to Address Drivers' Sleep Apnea

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) announced plans to conduct a first-ever national conference on sleep apnea and trucking. The one-day conference will be held on May 12 at the Westin Baltimore Washington - BWI in Baltimore.

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News•December 16, 2009

Caliber Collision Centers Continues to Expand in Texas

HOUSTON --- Caliber Collision Centers, a major collision repair provider, said it has acquired Xpress Collision Centers in Houston.

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