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Well, whether you like it or not Winter is officially underway, and Ford has released a Top 10 list of DO’s and DON’Ts for you and your fleet this winter season.  Pass this list of DO’s and DON’Ts along to drivers, friends, and family, for a reminder on how to drive safe in winter! 10. DO allow a few minutes …

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The NTSB called for a nationwide ban on Tuesday that would prohibit phone calls and texting while driving. While many state and local governments already have similar regulations in place, the NTSB proposal seeks to eliminate all non-emergency calls and texts from every U.S. driver.  If passed, the new ruling would even ban hands-free phone calls, which is far stricter …

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Deduct the Cost of Buying a GPS Tracking System! Safety Track’s full line of products qualify as a 2011 tax deduction.  It’s definitely not too late to participate! Call  888-286-9829 or e-mail info@safetytrack.net and we can get the ball moving so you can participate in a Section 179 Tax Deduction before the year is over and save some easy money. …

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An interesting report was released entitled “Projected Outlook for Next Generation and Alternative Fuels in California 2010-2030” explaining that investments and further advancements in alternative fuels will begin to result in considerable decreases in the use of gasoline and diesel. While the reports’ data was gathered from within California’s borders, the findings represent alternative fuel uses worldwide in an effort …

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An interesting poll from Harris Interactive/HealthDay reveals that most U.S. driver’s admittedly distract themselves from the road.  Behaviors such as talking on the cell phone, eating or drinking, grooming, or fiddling with their GPS device are commonplace according to the poll conducted. Take a look at these figures.  According to the poll, 86% of driver’s admitted to eating/drinking behind the …

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The National Transportation Safety Board has released a new list of of areas they want to focus on to increase transportation safety.  They’ve targeted 10 different areas to crack down on including Safety Management Systems, Bus Occupant Safety, Teen Driver Safety, Recorders, Driver Fatigue, and more.   You can click here to read the entire list. One startling statistic revealed was …

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Its snow season again in many parts of the country, so now is a good time to revisit tips for driving in the snow. Here’s some advice culled from the Colorado Driver Handbook. You may want to pass this along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder. Streets and highways covered with snow, snowpack or ice are extremely hazardous. …

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It’s ten o’clock; do you know where your children are…and how fast they’re traveling? This has been an age old worry for parents of teen drivers. With today’s new technology, it is much simpler than you think. Steps First determine the type of tracking system you will need for tracking your teen driver.  There are many types of GPS tracking …

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