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NewsJuly 14, 2010

GM Crash Test Dummy Donated to Smithsonian

WASHINGTON - A General Motors crash test dummy, whose 15 years of service included scores of full-vehicle crash tests and a host of special assignments, will spend a peaceful retirement in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

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NewsJuly 14, 2010

Volvo's 3-Point Safety Belt Goes to Smithsonian

WASHINGTON - Volvo Cars has been invited to donate its historic three-point safety belt to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

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NewsJune 16, 2010

Senate Committee OKs Auto Safety Bill

WASHINGTON - The Senate Commerce Committee on June 9 approved legislation that would require automakers to meet new safety standards.

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NewsMay 26, 2010

Compromise Reached on House Auto Safety Bill

WASHINGTON - In anticipation of May 26's key committee hearing on plans to overhaul the nation's auto safety laws, some key legislators reached a compromise late the previous night, according to a Detroit News report.

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NewsMay 5, 2010

Safety Overhaul Bill Introduced in Senate

WASHINGTON - Two senators have introduced a bill that's similar to a House proposal released last week seeking to overhaul the country's auto safety requirements, the New York Times reported.

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NewsApril 30, 2010

House Committee Proposes Overhaul of Auto Safety Rules

WASHINGTON - The House Energy and Commerce Committee has drafted a legislative proposal aimed at tightening vehicle safety regulations and strengthening the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Associated Press reported.

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NewsApril 22, 2010

Shadley Named Director of Safety Programs for CCM

IVYLAND, PA - Randy Shadley has joined Corporate Claims Management (CCM) as director of Safety Programs. He has nearly 30 years of fleet industry experience helping organizations evaluate and improve their vehicle fleet and fleet safety programs.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichApril 12, 2010

The Danger of Using Car GPS by Fleet Truck Drivers

Increasingly, drivers are relying on personal GPS devices for route directions; however, this can be potentially dangerous and expensive for truck fleets. A car GPS device maps out the quickest and shortest routes, but doesn't identify truck-restricted routes or roads with weight, height, and hazardous cargo restrictions.

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NewsDecember 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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NewsDecember 2, 2009

Advice on How to Avoid Tailgating

Most rear-end accidents are caused by tailgating. To avoid tailgating, the 2009 California Driver Handbook recommends that drivers use the "three-second rule."

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