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News•August 12, 2009

Girardin Minibus Issues Safety Recalls

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Girardin Minibus Inc. is issuing a series of recalls to address safety issues, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•August 12, 2009

Roadside Inspector Competition Set for Aug. 17

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Whether they're identifying a faulty brake system or finding a driver operating beyond the hours of service, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors work to make our roads safer. This year, 44 of the best roadside inspectors from across North America will compete in Pittsburgh at the annual North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) Aug. 17-23.

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News•August 12, 2009

N.M. Gov. Pushes to Toughen DWI Penalties

ALBUQUERQUE, NM --- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is advocating that first-time drunken driving offenses in the state should carry three days of mandatory jail time and $2,500 in fines.

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News•August 12, 2009

Most Older Drivers Unaware of Medications' Impact

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- According to a new study, 95 percent of respondents 55 and older have had at least one medical condition and 78 percent use one or more medications. However, only 28 percent indicated some awareness of the potential impact on driving performance that these medications can have.

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News•August 10, 2009

Intelligent Cars Can Help Drivers Avoid Accidents

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - Volvo Cars developed technology that can alert a drowsy driver long before he or she dozes off behind the wheel.

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Articles•by Grace Lauron•August 10, 2009

Charging for Preventable Accidents: What's the Payoff?

Assessing employees a deductible fee for preventable accidents has advantages and disadvantages. Read on to weigh the pros and cons to decide for yourself.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•August 10, 2009

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

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News•August 7, 2009

DOT to Hold Distracted Driving Summit in September

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a summit at the end of September to address the dangers of text-messaging and other distractions behind the wheel.

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News•August 5, 2009

USAA Cuts Insurance Rates in Calif.

SACRAMENTO, CA --- The owners of nearly 1 million California-based vehicles with insurance coverage by USAA will collectively save about $48 million because of a 7-percent rate decrease that goes into effect Aug. 5.

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News•August 5, 2009

Summit to Address Driver Distractions

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood this week announced plans to hold a national summit in late September to study texting while driving and other driver behaviors that take attention off the road.

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