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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

States with Safest Fleet Drivers Ranked

Fleet drivers in North Dakota with Verizon Connect telematics systems showed the safest driving behavior over a two-year period, while those in Utah were the most dangerous, according to aggregated data from the telematics provider.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2018

Utah Paving the Way for Autonomous Cars

A Utah bill aimed at adopting rules that would allow autonomous cars and trucks on roads in the state passed a House committee on a unanimous vote on Feb. 21. The proposed legislation will now proceed to the full House for consideration.

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NewsJuly 22, 2016

Raising Speed Limits Doesn’t Curb Speeding in Utah

A recent IIHS study found that Utah’s speed limit increase is raising average speeds and increasing the likelihood of vehicles exceeding 80 mph.

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NewsMay 7, 2015

HVAC Fleet Saves $120K in Fuel With Propane Autogas

A HVAC service fleet based in Utah has reduced its annual fuel spend by $120,000 and eliminated 62 tons of carbon-dioxide emissions by converting 29 gasoline-powered vehicles to propane autogas, according to its fuel supplier.

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NewsApril 1, 2015

Utah Gov. Approves Natural Gas Tax Increase

Utah's Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed a transportation infrastructure funding bill that includes increases in the state tax on natural gas and hydrogen vehicle fuel.

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NewsAugust 19, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Understanding Big-Rig Blind Spots

Here’s a video, produced by the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles, explaining where tractor-trailer truck no-zones are.

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NewsApril 11, 2014

Utah Governor Signs Distracted Driving Bill

The new law prohibits use of a handheld wireless electronics device – including a cell phone – to compose, send or read a written communication while driving.

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NewsMarch 19, 2014

Utah Governor to Decide Fate of Distracted Driving Bill

The legislation, which the Utah Senate and House approved this month, expands restrictions on driver use of handheld wireless electronic devices.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2013

Rocky Mountain Power Implements Idle-Free Policy and GPS Tracking

Utility company Rocky Mountain Power has implemented a new “idle-free” policy that prohibits its fleet drivers from unnecessarily idling, thereby reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2012

Utah Representative Introduces Bill to Eliminate Vehicle Safety Inspections

SALT LAKE CITY - The bill would take the money set aside for those inspections and use it to hire more highway patrol officers.

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