Industry News – February 2012

  • Accident Reconstruction

  • Events

    • The Trucker NTSB to hold forum on attentive driving – 2/23/12
    • Transport Topics FMCSA to Hold EOBR Listening Session at MATS – 2/22/12
  • Insurance Industry

    • Claims Journal NICB Reports a 19 Percent Rise in Questionable Claims – 2/28/12
    • Insurance Journal North Carolina Farm Bureau to Raise Homeowners’ Rates, Drop Policies – 2/27/12
    • Insurance Journal Survey: 51% of Insurers Expect to Increase Staff in 2012 – 2/23/12
  • Passenger Vehicle News

    • AutoGuide.com NHTSA Expands Investigation into Side Airbag Problems – 2/24/12
    • Detroit News Automakers press for some changes to fuel rules – 2/13/12
  • Transportation Regulations

    • Consumer Reports Car backup camera rule delayed again by NHTSA -2/29/12
    • Bloomberg Trucker-Fatigue Rules Challenged in Second Lawsuit in a Month – 2/24/12
    • Trucking Info ATA Seeks Change in New Tank Vehicle Definition – 2/24/12
    • Trucking Info New Definition of Tank Vehicle Will Affect CDL Endorsement Requirement – 2/23/12
    • CNET Feds to automakers: Block drivers’ tweets, texts, surfing – 2/17/12
    • Automobile Magazine NHTSA Announces Proposed Driver Distraction Guidelines – 2/16/12
    • News Channel 9 WSYR NTSB pushes for tougher cell phone ban – 2/13/12
    • LoHud.com Going Places: Feds seek technology to block drivers’ calls, text – 2/12/12
  • Trucking News

  • Vehicle Technology

    • PC Magazine Report: Rearview Car Cameras Expected to Be Mandatory by 2014 – 2/28/12
    • Chicago Tribune Backup Cameras Likely Mandated for 2014 – 2/28/12
    • CNN Crash test dummy unveiled for larger children – 2/21/12
    • Mashable Driverless Cars of the Future Are Here Now [INFOGRAPHIC] – 2/20/12
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