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Articles•by Staff•January 15, 2009

Texting While Driving: A Major No-No!

Texting while driving, one of the latest forms of driver distraction, poses significant accident risks and has gained the attention of lawmakers developing anti-texting laws.

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News•January 14, 2009

Volvo Trucks Launches Fleet Safety Award

GREENSBORO, NC --- Volvo Trucks North America announced it will award $25,000 each to two truck fleets with the best driving records in 2008.

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News•January 14, 2009

Fatal Boston Fire Dept. Truck Crash Blamed on Lack of Fleet Maintenance Program

BOSTON --- The issue of truck fleet maintenance has been thrust into the spotlight in Boston since a city Fire Department truck crashed into an apartment building Jan. 9 in the Mission Hill neighborhood after barreling down Parker Hill Avenue.

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News•January 14, 2009

California Insurance Dept. Proposes Anti-Steering Regulations

SACRAMENTO, CA --- The California Department of Insurance has issued a draft of proposed changes to the state's anti-steering regulations for collision repair work on vehicles.

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News•January 14, 2009

Tips on What to Do When You Come Upon a Crash Scene

SACRAMENTO, CA --- The California Department of Motor Vehicles offers advice on what measures to take to help accident victims.

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News•January 14, 2009

National Safety Council Calls for Ban on Behind-the-Wheel Phone Use

ITASCA, IL --- The National Safety Council has launched a new campaign aimed at ending driver use of cell phones and texting devices.

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News•January 14, 2009

New England Wheels Recalls Ford E-Series Vehicles With Wheelchair Lifts

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- New England Wheels is recalling 513 MY 2005-2007 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with Ricon platform-style wheelchair lifts.

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News•January 14, 2009

Tips to Prevent a Vehicle Floor Mat from Posing a Safety Risk

NASSAU COUNTY, NY --- Last month a bunched-up floor mat apparently caused a driver to lose control of his gas pedal, and he slammed his car into a storefront Hanukkah party in Woodmere, Newsday reported.

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News•January 13, 2009

2009 Ford F-150 Earns 5-Star Crash Ratings

DEARBORN, MI – Earning 5-star ratings in both government crash tests, in addition to the "Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the all-new 2009 Ford F-150 is packed with a list of advanced standard safety features.

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News•January 9, 2009

Toyota Motor Sales Announces Dual-Brand Telematics Programs

LAS VEGAS – The Toyota brand will introduce Safety Connect on select Toyota models and Lexus will introduce Lexus Enform with Safety Connect.

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