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3 Ways Fleet Tech Builds Public Trust

Managing a state or local fleet comes with levels of accountability private companies don’t have. Read how modern fleet technology helps elevate visibility and safety to strengthen community trust.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 20, 2019

N.C. City Pays $950K to Family of Man Killed by Speeding Police Car

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was reportedly driving up to 100 mph in a 35-mph zone at the time of the incident.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 14, 2019

City Postpones Cell Phone Ban Over Lack of Bluetooth

The City of Pacific, Mo,, decided to postpone a ban on using cellphones in city vehicles until Bluetooth is installed on all fleet vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 13, 2019

Pierce Recalls More Than 800 Aerial Vehicles

The aerial devices on these fire trucks may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 15, 2019

Electric Co-ops Reduce Driver Injuries by 69%

Co-ops at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) have reduced the number of worker injuries by 69% after implementing a new safety program.  

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ArticlesFebruary 9, 2019

5 Tips for Reducing the Most Common Fleet Worker Injuries

The vast majority of injuries facing public and private fleet professionals are a result of simple movements such as lowering, lifting, carrying, stepping, and bending.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2019

Ohio City Installs Connected Vehicle Technology

The City of Dublin, Ohio, has installed connected vehicle technology at two intersections and on two fleet vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 11, 2018

Report: Public Agencies Should Buy Smaller, Safer Trucks

Public agencies, which purchase a significant number of large vehicles, can reduce traffic fatalities by buying vehicles with improved designs.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 8, 2018

Texas City's Drivers Practice Roundabouts

City of Denton, Texas, fleet drivers are getting practice driving on roundabouts in preparation for the city’s first traffic roundabout in a major traffic corridor.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 29, 2018

New York City Transitions to Safer 'High Vision' Trucks

New York City's high-vision trucks minimize blind spots by lowering the height of the truck cab, using additional windows, and reducing the size and height of the truck’s hood.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 26, 2018

Ohio City Demos Connected Traffic Lights

The City of Marysville, Ohio, will have 27 traffic lights equipped with sensors, transmitters, and digital displays in a connected vehicle technology test.

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