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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. In 2020, distracted driving killed 3,142 people. At least eight people a day are killed in distracted driving crashes. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or…

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David Scheitlin to Serve as 59th NTEA Board Chair

Source: NTEA press release On March 9, 2023 at the National Truck Equipment’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Ind., David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman – Manufacturing & Distribution (Roanoke, Indiana), was installed as 59th Board chair of NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry. He accepted the position from immediate past…

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Flagman Announces First International Supporter

Flagman, an organization that promotes awareness for Slow Down, Move Over laws and towing operator safety, has announced its first international supporter, Slowdownmoveover UK. Founded by Paul Anstee, Slow Down Move Over UK shares Flagman’s vision to “build a culture of awareness for all road users, so when they are presented with a temporary hazard…

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AAA Activates Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day

AAA press release: AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17 – 6…

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Cox Automotive Acquires FleetNet America

Cox Automotive has announced the acquisition of FleetNet America®. “The market leadership that comes with this joining of our two companies is unmatched in the fleet space,” said Steve Rowley, president of Cox Automotive. “Empowered by our combined decades-long legacy, best-in-class customers and service provider networks, and industry expertise, we’re disrupting the status quo and leading…

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AAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise

AAA press release: Concerns about self-driving cars are significantly higher than last year, according to an annual automated vehicle survey just released by AAA. The survey reveals 68% of drivers are afraid of riding in a self-driving vehicle. That’s up from 55% in 2022, and the largest annual increase since 2020. “We did not expect…

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Book Your Room for the Florida Tow Show

Hotel rooms are going fast for the upcoming Florida Tow Show — April 13-15, 2023, in Orlando. The Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is the host hotel. The additional hotel is the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. Visit floridatowshow.com for reservations, pre-registration, show schedule and more.  

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