Mar 10, 2010
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Issues Recall
WASHINGTON - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. is recalling nearly 20,000 MY 2005-2010 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D and FG84D trucks because of an issue involving the air intake duct. full story

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Mar 10, 2010
Government Shuts Down L.A. Bus Firm
VAN NUYS, CA - The U.S. Government has closed down Tierra Santa Inc., a Los Angeles-area bus company involved in a crash that killed six people in Arizona on Friday, March 5, the Los Angeles Times reported. full story

Mar 10, 2010
2,300 2010 Mitsubishi Galants Recalled
WASHINGTON - Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. is recalling about 2,300 MY 2010 Galant vehicles because of a problem with the automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly. full story

Mar 10, 2010
Toyota Disputes Electronic Defect Claims
TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday, March 8, assembled a group of automotive experts for a press conference to dispute claims that faulty electronics are to blame for episodes of sudden acceleration, the Associated Press reported. full story

Mar 10, 2010
Program Can Assist Body Shops in Part Recalls
WASHINGTON - The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is reminding collision repair shops that a program developed by the group can assist them in efforts to trace and recall any aftermarket crash parts deemed unsafe. full story

Mar 10, 2010
352 2010 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled
WASHINGTON - Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 352 MY 2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with optional Sheppard HD94 steering gears. full story

Mar 10, 2010
Toyota, NHTSA to Investigate Runaway Prius
SAN DIEGO, CA - Toyota Motor Corp. and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration both dispatched teams on Tuesday, March 9, to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a freeway in the San Diego area a day earlier, Reuters reported. full story

From the Desk of the Safety Professional
One of the best things to do when it comes to your drivers and inclement weather conditions is to not assume they know how to drive in rain, snow, ice, etc. Accidents in inclement weather conditions could be avoided by training your employees, not only at the time of hire but also annually. Read Full Story Here		Dave Vance Certified Safety Professional Director of Safety Service dvance@fleetresponse.com www.fleetresponse.com

Mar 10, 2010
XATA, SpeedGauge Partner to Improve Speed Data
MINNEAPOLIS - XATA Corp., a leader in fleet software and services, announced a reseller partnership with SpeedGauge, a commercial vehicle GPS data provider for speed tracking and analysis. full story

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