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Categories: Safety, Upfitting, Vehicle Research
Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy

Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can...

https://www.government-fleet.com/147868/calculating-commercial-vehicle-weight-distribution-payload-made-easy
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet
12 Truths About a No-Accident Fleet Safety Culture

Daily safe practices are a core business proposition for any fleet operation and should permeate the entire organization.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10211381/12-truths-about-a-no-accident-fleet-safety-culture
Categories: Fleet Management as a Service, Operations, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Small Fleet
2023 Fleet Forward Conference Closing Keynotes: For Fleets, By Fleets

The closing keynote panels for both the Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences — along with the overall agenda — are driven by fleet managers’...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10208706/2023-fleet-forward-conference-closing-keynotes-for-fleets-by-fleets
Categories: Fuel, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Safety, Sustainability
Upgrading Refuse Fleets to CNG: Three Considerations Beyond Economics

Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas, primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be...

https://www.government-fleet.com/155068/upgrading-refuse-fleets-to-cng-three-considerations-beyond-economics
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet
Report Examines Crash Fatalities Linked to Distracted Driving

While Texas has the most total crash fatalities of all the states, New Mexico ranks first in the nation as the state with the highest proportion of fatal...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10202419/report-examines-crash-fatalities-linked-to-distracted-driving
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet
Small Pickups Show Deficiencies in Back Seat Safety

A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety evaluation of five small crew cab pickups indicate that manufacturers need to improve back seat protection.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10202201/small-pickups-show-deficiencies-in-back-seat-safety
Categories: Charging, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Green Fleet, Operations, Safety
The Risks and Challenges for Hauling and Storing EV Batteries

Electric vehicles are the new heavyweights in the transportation world, posing new risks for parking decks, logistics haulers, and storage operations.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10201750/the-risks-and-challenges-for-hauling-and-storing-ev-batteries
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet
Managing Safety, Distraction in Increasingly Connected Cars

Today’s high-tech vehicles demands a five-prong approach that incorporates sound policy, driver education and coaching, policy enforcement and technology.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10188972/managing-safety-distraction-in-increasingly-connected-cars
Categories: Safety, Utility Fleet
December Utility Equipment Recalls

Terex South Dakota recalled certain boom structures and outrigger vehicles in December 2022.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10188667/december-utility-equipment-recalls
Categories: Safety
15 Automakers Now Meet Pledge to Install AEB on New Vehicles

Mitsubishi, Nissan/Infiniti, and Stellantis join 12 other automakers who have all met the voluntary commitment to equip 95% of their light-duty cars and...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10188606/15-automakers-now-meet-pledge-to-install-aeb-on-new-vehicles
Categories: Safety
Recall Roundup: Ford Driveshaft, Xos Brake Lines, & More

Ford, Xos, and Hino are the latest companies to be featured in Work Truck's "Recall Roundup."

https://www.government-fleet.com/10188588/recall-roundup-ford-driveshaft-xos-brake-lines-more
Categories: Maintenance, Operations, Safety, Small Fleet
4 Ways to Automate Tire Safety & Efficiency

New tire technologies are replacing manual processes with more efficient ways to capture tire tread depth, understand potential safety issues remotely, and...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10188464/4-ways-to-automate-tire-safety-efficiency
Categories: Connected Fleets, Safety
NYC Fleet Presents Preliminary Data on Speed Limiter Pilot

New York City is the first in the nation to equip 50 city fleet vehicles with telematics technology that keeps them moving at the appropriate speed and no...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10187772/nyc-fleet-presents-preliminary-data-on-speed-limiter-pilot
Categories: Safety
Recall Roundup: Ford Windshield Wiper, Ram Transmission Fluid, & More

Ford, Chrysler, and Navistar are the latest companies to be featured in the Recall Roundup.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10187413/recall-roundup-ford-windshield-wiper-ram-transmission-fluid-more
Categories: Fleet Leasing, Global Fleet, Operations, Safety
Catalytic Converter Thefts Turning Violent & Deadly

Catalytic converters contain amounts of highly expensive metals, making the units extremely attractive to criminals seeking easy, quick cash. The number of...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10186977/catalytic-converter-thefts-turning-violent-deadly
Categories: Safety
Tesla Recalls 2 Models for Power Steering Issue

Over 40,000 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are being recalled for a power steering problem.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10186805/tesla-recalls-2-models-for-power-steering-issue
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet
U.S. Fatalities Skyrocket While Other Nations See Big Declines

In the last 30 years, the U.S. has not kept pace with declining traffic death rates in Europe, East Asia, and Canada. Find out why.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10186529/u-s-fatalities-skyrocket-while-other-nations-see-big-declines
Categories: Safety
New York Fire Department Gets School Bus for Extrication Drills

Durham School Services donated the bus to the Gordon Heights Fire Department for use in extrication drills and tool demonstrations.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10184788/new-york-fire-department-gets-school-bus-for-extrication-drills
Categories: Autonomous Technology, Clean Diesel, Connected Fleets, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fleet, Fleet Leasing, Fleet Management as a Service, Fuel, Gasoline, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Hybrids, Leasing, Maintenance, Mobility, Operations, Remarketing, Safety, Safety & Risk Management, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Technology, Telematics, Telematics & Technology, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
2022 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2022 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10184597/2022-fleet-vehicles-of-the-year-voting-live
Categories: Safety
Recall Roundup: Ford Brake Light, Rear Stabilizer Bar, Shyft Cable

Get caught up with the latest in company recalls with Ford Motor Company and Shyft Group.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10183398/recall-roundup-ford-brake-light-rear-stabilizer-bar-shyft-cable
Categories: Maintenance, Safety
Rivian Recalls Nearly Every Vehicle Sold

An estimated 12,212 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles are being recalled for a loose bolt issue.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10182935/rivian-recalls-pickups-for-loose-bolt
Categories: Safety
Aftermarket Accessory Alert: Seatbelt Engagement and Operator

The JLG Seatbelt Engagement and Operator Presence will enhance job site safety through alarms and limited machine functionality.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10181990/aftermarket-accessory-alert-seatbelt-engagement-and-operator
Categories: Safety, Utility Fleet
New Ram 1500 EMS Model Honors First Responders

Ram recognizes all owners who serve or who have served our communities.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10181771/new-ram-1500-ems-model-honors-first-responders
Categories: Safety
Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech to Reduce Pedestrian, Cyclist Crashes

Ford Motor Company is researching a new communications technology that uses Bluetooth Low Energy to help drivers better detect obstructed pedestrians and more.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10181814/ford-explores-smartphone-based-tech-to-reduce-pedestrian-cyclist-crashes
Categories: Safety
TSR Partners with VisionTrack

TSR creates partnerships between purpose-driven companies, government, and community stakeholders to create safer roads.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10180830/tsr-partners-with-visiontrack
Categories: Safety
Bendix Discusses Trailers, Safer Roads Ahead

Bendix said it is committed to developing trailer technologies that help support safer roads in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and around the world.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10180488/bendix-discusses-trailers-safer-roads-ahead
Categories: Safety
Ford Issues Recall for Rear-View Camera Concern

Some 277,000 Ford pickups and Lincoln Continentals have a rear-view camera cloudiness issue and are being recalled by the automaker.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10180239/ford-issues-recall-for-rear-view-camera-concern
Categories: Safety, Safety & Compliance, Small Fleet
2022 Fleet Safety Conference Announces Opening Keynote

Join Bruce Landsberg, vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), to explore the hot-button issues in roadway safety at the Fleet...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10179800/2022-fleet-safety-conference-announces-opening-keynote
Categories: Safety
Recall Roundup: Ford Driveshaft, Mack Short Circuit, Paccar Fuel Tank Leak

Ford, Mack, and Paccar announced recalls to certain vehicles for reasons including damaged driveshafts, short-circuit issues, and fuel tank leaks.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10179582/recall-roundup-ford-driveshaft-mack-short-circuit-paccar-fuel-tank-leak
Categories: Safety
Stay Safe in Your Work Truck in Summer

Every season brings different challenges to navigate while driving. And summertime weather makes it easy to let your guard down on the road.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10178094/stay-safe-in-your-work-truck-in-summer
Categories: Safety
New York Fire Department Gets Donated Bus for Safety Training

Durham School Services contributed the bus to the Sound Beach Fire Department for training conducted in late June.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10177397/new-york-fire-department-gets-donated-bus-for-safety-training
Categories: Safety, Utility Fleet
Altec Recalls 2016-2022 Van Mounted Vehicles

The ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet may not provide adequate circuit protection against an electrical overload condition.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10177016/altec-recalls-2016-2022-van-mounted-vehicles
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet
Fleet Driver Advice: How to Prevent Road Rage

Road rage is a factor is more than half of all fatal crashes. Make sure your drivers have the tips and tactics to steer clear of aggressive driving.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10176373/fleet-driver-advice-how-to-prevent-road-rage
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Safety
Recall News: Ford, Toyota

Two electric vehicles — Ford’s F-150 Lighting and Toyota’s bZ4X Crossover —are being recalled for different and distinct tire-related problems.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10176055/recall-news-ford-toyota
Categories: Safety, Safety & Compliance
FMCSA Makes Exemption Permanent for Windshield-Mounted Cameras

FMCSA’s rule change amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to allow certain vehicle safety technology devices, such as cameras, to be mounted...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10175614/fmcsa-makes-regulatory-exemption-permanent-for-windshield-mounted-cameras
Categories: Safety
Ford Issues Delivery Hold on Mustang Mach-E, Safety Recall Issued

Automakers continue to experience problems as they launch electric vehicles. The latest one affects nearly 50,000 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10174862/ford-issues-delivery-hold-on-mustang-mach-e-safety-recall-imminent
Categories: Safety, Safety & Compliance
Initiative to Develop 'Direct Vision' Ratings for Large-Vehicle Blind Spots

Currently, few commercial trucks available in the U.S. provide direct vision, the organization said, “despite estimates that one-quarter of the more than...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10174596/initiative-to-develop-direct-vision-ratings-for-large-vehicle-blindspots
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Weathering Storms, Traffic & More: Keeping Drivers Safe

Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10171888/weathering-storms-traffic-more-keeping-drivers-safe
Categories: Safety
GHSA, GM Release Report to Combat Distracted Driving

A new 50-page report offers 29 key recommendations to help State Highway Safety Offices fight distracted driving, which took the lives of 3,142 people in...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10174003/ghsa-gm-release-report-to-combat-distracted-driving
Categories: Safety, Utility Fleet
Altec Recalls E-Series, DH-H Series Digger Derricks

The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10173297/altec-recalls-e-series-dh-h-series-digger-derricks
Categories: Equipment, Safety
New Active Side Guard Assist from Detroit

Planned for production beginning Sept. 1, Active Side Guard Assist detects moving objects in the path of a right-hand turn at speeds below 12 mph and...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10171880/new-active-side-guard-assist-from-detroit
Categories: Equipment, Products, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Mack Trucks Launches PreView Collision Warning Tech

PreView is always on, detecting objects and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) that may be located in a driver’s blind spot.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10171550/mack-trucks-launches-preview-collision-warning-tech
Categories: Safety
Ford Recalls 2020 Super Duty Vehicles

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty vehicles due to the washer within the vehicle's transmission.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10169288/ford-recalls-2020-super-duty-vehicles
Categories: Safety
Lytx Safety Report Notes Soaring Collisions & Risky Driving

The report also reveals 2021’s riskiest states, cities, and roadways for driving in the United States — as well as the riskiest days and times to be on the...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10169188/lytx-safety-report-notes-soaring-collisions-risky-driving
Categories: Safety
Recall News: Tesla

Tesla issues two separate recalls impacting over 602,000 vehicles. One is for Pedestrian Warning Sound problem and one for Side Air Bag issue.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10167106/recall-news-tesla
Categories: Safety
Ford Recalls Trucks for Possible Trailer Brake Failure

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 391,836 model-year 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10164820/ford-recalls-trucks-for-possible-trailer-brake-failure
Categories: Safety, Software
CM Labs' Boom Truck Simulator Replicates Real Deal

CM Labs’ training pack presents a safer alternative for initial training while mitigating the increased fuel costs and wear and tear that typically result...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10163826/cm-labs-boom-truck-simulator-replicates-real-deal
Categories: Drivers, Safety
Entry-Level Driver Training Registry Now Available

Despite some concerns that it might not be ready by the deadline, the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for the new entry-level driver training standards...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10161135/entry-level-driver-training-registry-now-available
Categories: Products, Safety, Telematics
SmartWitness Debuts Modular Road-, Driver-Facing Dashcam

An optional snap-on driver-facing module enables easy upgrades.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10159777/smartwitness-debuts-modular-road-driver-facing-dashcam
Categories: Fleet Leasing, Fuel, Global Fleet, Leasing, Maintenance, Safety, Technology, Vehicle OEM
2022 Nissan Sentra Excels in Fuel Efficiency & Safety Tech

The 2022 Sentra SR has a lot going for it. It features eye-catching exterior styling, has a comprehensive suite of standard safety features and intelligent...

https://www.government-fleet.com/10159339/2022-nissan-sentra-excels-in-fuel-efficiency-safety-tech


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