GF Blue logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2020

Pierce to Make Collision Avoidance Standard on Custom Fire Apparatus

Custom trucks built in Pierce’s Appleton, Wis., facility will come standard with HAAS Alert, which alerts nearby drivers when an emergency vehicle is nearby.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2020

NYC Increases Fleet Claims Revenue with Telematics

Fleet claims revenue between FY-17 and FY-19 is 30% higher than it was between FY-14 and FY-16.

Read More →
Articlesby Staff WriterDecember 31, 2019

How to Protect Parking Structures from Winter Damage

When winter weather hits, government fleets go to work salting, plowing, and keeping roads open. But these assets may cause damage to the facility where vehicles are housed.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ProductsDecember 12, 2019

Ecco Incorporates Safety Tech Into Truck Lighting

The Connected Safety solution, integrated with Ecco's lighting solutions, alerts drivers when a first responder, tow truck driver, or roadway worker is nearby.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterDecember 11, 2019

Canadian City Adds Neon Speed Enforcement Vehicles

The City of Edmonton, Alberta, is adding 28 speed enforcement vehicles with a neon yellow look for clear visibility on the road.

Read More →
Newsby Roselynne ReyesDecember 2, 2019

Federal Fleet Grounds Drones, Citing Security Risk

The U.S. Department of the Interior has grounded its fleet of more than 800 drones, all which were manufactured in China or with China-made parts.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Videosby Staff WriterNovember 26, 2019

Safety for Trucks & Other Large Fleet Vehicles [Video]

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) present a new safety video focused on practical steps truck operators can take to improve safety.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterNovember 20, 2019

Philadelphia’s Refuse Drivers Have High Crash Rates

The City of Philadelphia’s trash truck drivers have been involved in about 2,200 collisions since June 2015. Two-thirds of these were the city drivers’ fault.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

E-One Recalls 1,600 Fire Trucks

Affected units include certain 2013-2019 Typhoon and Cyclone 2, 2013-2014 Cycle 3, 2014-2019 Quest 2, and 2017 CHSH emergency vehicles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2019

Tennessee Tests Autonomous TMA Truck

The autonomous truck-mounted attenuator (ATMA) truck is positioned behind road construction crews to protect workers in the event of an impact.

Read More →