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Articles•October 26, 2009

Texting While Driving: A Deadly Combination

U.S. drivers are witnessing the gruesome results that can occur as a result of texting while driving, and fleet drivers are no exception. Fleet managers can avoid a potential tragedy by immediately banning texting while driving.

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Articles•by Mike Scott•October 26, 2009

Study Explores Distracted Driving Rates

Research reveals commercial fleet drivers are distracted an average 8 percent of time behind the wheel. The research also indicates safe driving policies and programs can reduce risky driver behavior.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•October 26, 2009

Drunk Driving: A Growing Problem Among Women

While the incidence of drunk driving among men overall is higher, according to 2008 statistics, at least 10 states have seen a recent rise in the number of female drunk drivers involved in a fatal accident.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•October 26, 2009

Sealed Air Reduces Accident Rate by 14% Since 2008

Sealed Air’s risk management program offers defensive driver training modules through Fleet Response, as well as increased vehicle safety through in-vehicle equipment modifications.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•October 26, 2009

Ensuring the Safety of a Mobile Sales Force

At Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, driver safety is a partnership between the company and its employees. The three-year old fleet safety program has significantly reduced the number of claims and preventable crashes.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•October 26, 2009

RailCrew Commits to Multifaceted Safety Program

The RailCrew Xpress transports railroad crews to and from jobsites The company’s safety program maintains the well-being of employees and clients.

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Articles•October 26, 2009

Putting a Price Tag on Accidents that Don't Happen

Once the total, fully loaded costs of collisions, beyond the direct and most obvious costs, have been identified, fleets must shape a clear message about the impact of such expenses on the company.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•October 26, 2009

Protection One Reduces Accidents and Lowers Preventable Accident Claim Costs

Thanks to a renewed risk management program, Protection One cut the average cost of a preventable accident claim in 2009 by about 50 percent compared to 2008. A critical tenet of company leadership ensures vehicle and driver safety at every level.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•October 26, 2009

NETS Stages Drive Safely Work Week Campaign

The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) launches its annual interactive, Web-based Drive Safely Work Week tool kit to combat distracted driving in the workplace and promote eco-friendly driving practices.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•October 26, 2009

3M Center Reinforces Good Driving

Performing an annual motor vehicle record check and assigning a point system for driving infractions has helped 3M reduce accidents by 14 percent.

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