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NHTSA investigates Mercedes E-class cars for possible fuel leak problems
More than 50 complaints from Mercedes-Benz owners about a strong odor of gasoline, mainly after refueling, has led to a federal investigation into possible fuel leaks in about 250,000 Mercedes E-Class cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is
Ford introduces ‘hands-free’ texting feature to all new vehicle models
Ford Motor Company announced it is installing a new safety feature in many vehicle models that will read text messages aloud to drivers and allow them to respond hands-free with a limited number of pre-written messages. This feature is provided
Toning shoes blamed for foot, leg, hip injuries
Consumer Reports is warning women that pricey toning shoes that promise to get you in shape just by walking in them may actually be causing painful injuries. These shoes generated more than a billion dollars in revenue last year alone
NYC construction deaths plunge thanks to better regulations, enforcement, awareness
New York City construction-related accidents fell by 28 percent in 2010 over the previous year, the city’s Buildings Commissioner announced. The Department of Buildings says the dramatic improvement can be attributed to increased enforcement, 25 new safety regulations, and a
Workplace deaths leave wake of devastated families
“He kissed me goodbye. He told me he’d call me at work later. He kissed Jennifer goodbye. And that was it. He never came home.” The story of Karen Lubanty and her daughter Jennifer, featured in a video produced by
Proposed HOS changes draw fire from all sides
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest Hours-of-Service revisions, which the agency hopes will drive down the numbers of fatigue-related commercial truck and bus crashes, have been criticized by industry professionals and safety advocates alike.
Police reduce commercial vehicle crashes around Savannah ports
Police in Garden City, Georgia are ramping up efforts to make sure commercial truck drivers drive safely and follow the rules, and their efforts are paying off for everyone.
FMCSA awards Washington state patrol for reducing truck-related deaths
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators have awarded the Washington State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Division with the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Safety Award in recognition of its efforts to improve commercial vehicle safety
Safety researchers say texting bans may be causing accidents
Although U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has been working furiously to make texting behind the wheel illegal in all 50 states, a study conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HDLI), an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Scores of NYC bus drivers engaged in distracting activities while driving
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MAT) drivers received a startling number of distracted driving citations so far this year, according to Department of Transportation officials.
