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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2021

Texas Utility Truck Flips, Workers Injured in Icy Conditions

One CPS Energy employee flipped a bucket truck, while his supervisor was involved in a hit-and-run accident when coming to check on him.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2021

NYC Fleet Crashes Rise 600% During Storm

New York City’s mid-December snowstorm, Gail, led to a significant increase in fleet crashes and injuries.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2021

Missouri Municipality Creates Stronger Snowplowing Game Plan

Kansas City, Missouri, City Manager Brian Platt and the snow operations team met to create a more aggressive strategy to plow and salt during snowstorms.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2021

Minnesota Fire Department Fights Major Blaze with Drones

The West Fargo Fire Department has been training and working with drones for about two years, and that knowledge was finally put to the test to fight a three-alarm fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 4, 2021

Florida Bill Could Broaden Drone Limitations for Public Agencies

SB 44 would allow police to use drones to monitor large crowds and collect evidence at crimes scenes and traffic crashes.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lexi TuckerJanuary 4, 2021

Asset Sharing in the Time of COVID-19

How has the global pandemic changed the way fleets share vehicles, and how long will these alterations last?

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2020

Houston Mayor Launches Vision Zero Action Plan to Eliminate Traffic Deaths

Joined by representatives from the City of Houston Planning Department, Public Works, Mayor’s Office of Disabilities, and the Houston Police Department, Mayor Turner wants to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2020

What Factors Will Help Reverse Trends In Large Truck Crashes?

The need for continued driver training, technician training, and integrated safety technologies are highlighted by a Bendix report.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 11, 2020

The ABCs of Winter Prep

Bendix reminds technicians that air, brakes, and controls system components need proper upkeep for safe vehicle operation.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2020

Investigation Finds 25,000 Govt. Vehicles Have Open Safety Recalls

ABC 7 WJLA's Spotlight on America team has discovered tens of thousands of government-owned vehicles have defects that could be potentially dangerous or even deadly.

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