Fleet Safety and Accident Management Weekly

Safety Tips on Driving in a Blizzard

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Feb 2, 2012

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Feb 1, 2012
Utah Representative Introduces Bill to Eliminate Vehicle Safety Inspections
SALT LAKE CITY - The bill would take the money set aside for those inspections and use it to hire more highway patrol officers. full story

Feb 1, 2012
Fleet Safety Tip of the Week
This week’s tip, provided by Wyoming Rules of the Road, addresses the difficulty motorists can encounter while driving in blizzard conditions. full story

Feb 1, 2012
Mazda Recalling More Than 52,000 Tribute SUVs
WASHINGTON — Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling more than 52,000 2001-2002 model-year Tribute SUVs because potential brake fluid leaks pose a fire risk. full story

Feb 1, 2012
Congressional Bill Seeks to Broaden State Use of Ignition Interlock Devices
WASHINGTON – House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) has introduced a provision in the House transportation bill that would offer additional highway funds to states that require installation of ignition interlock devices in vehicles of all drivers convicted of a DUI. full story

Jan 30, 2012
Study Says Automotive Safety Technologies Take Average of 30 Years Before Available in 95% of Vehicles
ARLINGTON, VA - The Highway Loss Data Institute found it typically takes an average of 30 years for an advanced safety feature introduced in luxury cars to become a feature on 95% of the vehicles on the road. full story

Feb 1, 2012
Caliber Acquires 5 More Collision Repair Facilities in Calif.
LEWISVILLE, TX – Caliber Collision Centers, a major operator in the collision repair industry, announced the company has acquired 101 Collision – a firm with five southern California locations. full story

Feb 1, 2012
Kia Recalling 145,755 Optimas and Rondos
WASHINGTON – Kia Motors Corp. is recalling 145,755 2006-2008 model-year Kia Optima vehicles and 2007-2008 model-year Kia Rondo vehicles because of a potential air bag-related defect. full story

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