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Newsby Staff WriterMay 1, 2019

Risky Drivers Cluster Risky Behaviors: Lytx

Drivers who engage in risky behavior are often found engaging in other risky behaviors at the same time, according to new data released by Lytx.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2019

Ohio City Reduces Heavy Equipment Incidents with Simulator Training

The City of Toledo, Ohio, has implemented a formal heavy equipment training program using a simulator to train its 75 operators.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2019

Ohio Officer Hospitalized After Rollover Crash

A Newburgh Heights (Ohio) police officer was attempting to catch up to a traffic offender when he struck a patch of ice, causing his cruiser to go off the right side of the roadway.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2019

N.J. Township Loses Refuse Trucks in Fire

A fire began in a fire truck owned by the Mantua Township in New Jersey before spreading to other trucks parked in the town's public works lot.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesApril 10, 2019

Albuquerque Needs to Update Safety Policies, Says Auditor

A City of Albuquerque, N.M., audit found that the city’s system for managing vehicle collision repair is out of date and not comprehensive enough.

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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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