Feb 03, 2010
Research Raises Concerns Over Aftermarket Crash Parts
PROSSER, WA - New collision-repair research is raising concerns about the safety of some aftermarket crash parts requested by some insurance companies to settle claims, according to the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). full story

Feb 01, 2010
Toyota: Fix Developed for Sticking Accelerator Pedals
TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announced it will begin fixing accelerator pedals in recalled Toyota Division vehicles this week. full story

Feb 03, 2010
What to Do During a Sudden-Acceleration Incident
Regardless of the cause, if a driver experiences unintended acceleration in a vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises taking these five steps.full story

Feb 03, 2010
Ford Mustang Excels in Latest IIHS Crash Tests
ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given Ford's re-engineered and restyled 2010 Mustang convertible the institute's highest rating of "good" for occupant protection in offset frontal crashes and side impacts. full story

Feb 03, 2010
Terex Telelect Recalls XT60 Aerial Devices on Trucks
WASHINGTON - Terex Telelect Inc. is recalling more than 1,600 MY 1998-2009 XT60 aerial devices mounted on trucks. These devices are used to elevate people into work areas up to 60 feet in the air. full story

Jan 29, 2010
Commercial Fleets Take Measured Action to Toyota Recall
TORRANCE, CA - Overall, U.S. commercial fleets have been measured in their response to 2.3 million vehicle safety recalls and sales/production suspension of eight Toyota models due to reports of sticking accelerator pedals causing sudden, unintended vehicle speed-up. full story

Feb 03, 2010
NJ Strengthens Seat Belt Law
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey legislation was signed into law Jan. 18 requiring all vehicle occupants to use seat belts, regardless of their seating position in a vehicle. full story

From the Desk of the Safety Professional
What is your highest financial payout a result of? Absenteeism, traffic accidents, workers compensation claims, sickness—employers face many issues in the work place that effects their bottom dollar. The biggest issue may be a surprise to many. Most people believe workers compensation claims is the most significant, however, traffic accidents are a much larger issue. read full story here to find out		Dave Vance Certified Safety Professional Director of Safety Service dvance@fleetresponse.com www.fleetresponse.com

Feb 03, 2010
Cell Phone Bans Don't Reduce Crashes, Study Says
ARLINGTON, VA - As more state legislatures across the U.S. enact laws that ban phoning and texting while driving, a new Highway Loss Data Institute study has found no reductions in crashes after hand-held phone bans take effect. full story

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