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Bannockburn, Ill., Sept. 15, 2020 – Donlen, a fleet management leader that develops innovative fleet technology solutions and offers a proactive, hands-on approach to customer service, is proud to announce the election of president Tom Callahan into the Fleet Hall of Fame. Presented by Automotive Fleet, the Automotive Fleet and Leasing Administration’s Fleet Hall of Fame “recognizes fleet industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to the commercial fleet management profession.” “Thank you to everyone who played a role in helping me achieve this honor – Donlen employees, customers, mentors, colleagues, friends, family – you are the best,” said Callahan. “There are many deserving folks in this industry, and I am humbled by this recognition.” READ MORE
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Agriculture – Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) – Insurance – Utility Are you looking for additional networking and insights from your peers? Are you seeking guidance and SOLUTIONS to some of your most pressing road safety challenges? Look no further than NETS highly acclaimed sector meetings scheduled for October 20-22, the week following the NETS Strength In Numbers Conference. These meetings will be an opportunity to learn from industry leaders about sector-specific road safety perspectives relevant to ALL employer fleets. Best of all, there is NO COST to attend for conference participants and NETS Members! REGISTER NOW SEE THE AGENDA
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Wrench, the mobile vehicle maintenance and repair solution that brings dealer-quality service directly to consumers and fleet managers across the U.S., recently announced it has agreed to acquire Lemon Squad, the premier automotive inspection company with the largest network of ASE-certified inspectors in the U.S. Andy Dabbs, president and CEO of Lemon Squad, will join Wrench as general manager of inspections, and the company’s network of 2,800 expert inspectors will become part of Wrench’s extended team. As a result of the acquisition, Wrench now serves consumers and fleet operators across the vehicle ownership experience – from pre-purchase to repair – nationwide. READ MORE
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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces the presentation of its Distinguished Service Award for 2020 to Immediate Past President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM. Flansburg is Location Manager for First Student in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. “(Bryan) has been involved with nearly every facet of NAFA, on every level, for 25 years now,” said NAFA’s president Patti Earley, CAFM. “He has chaired many of NAFA’s committees, took the lead on converting our education to an online system, and was instrumental in this Association’s recognition that mobility was going to radically change the working lives of everyone in our industry.” READ MORE
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 By Art Liggio, CEO and President, Driving Dynamics September 2020 The very first amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individual rights of free speech along with other important civil liberties. Over the decades, Americans have cherished and embraced this right and, in many cases, this freedom has contributed to producing a better society. Free speech has often been exercised as citizens gather to protest unfair practices and decisions made by government mandates on both the federal and state levels, and to address other societal wrongs. During 2020 we have experienced both the good and the bad, as demonstrations have surged to new levels and continue today. About 95 percent have remained peaceful but five percent of these events have resulted in civil unrest, violence, and police enforcement. READ MORE |
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 For fleet managers, having a handle on driver data is not an end in itself. Digital Document Storage is the key to making sure that drivers are in compliance with regulations and up to date with their licenses and certifications. By Adam Danielson, Director of Sales September 2020 For fleet managers, accountability should be a top-of-mind concern. MVR status, regulatory compliance, up-to-date licenses and certifications — all of these are underpinned by accountability — both the drivers’ and the fleets’. Being accountable means being responsible and trusted. And with the growing availability of data monitoring and integration technology — accountability is critical to compliance and performance. READ MORE |
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 Budgets, safety tech, telematics and sustainability By Mark Boada, Executive Editor September 2020 One of the highlights of last week’s virtual NAFA Institute and Expo 2020 was a wide-ranging panel discussion on the current state of the fleet industry. The panelists were Stephen Carey, president and CEO of NTEA, the association for the work truck industry; Patti Earley, president of NAFA and fleet fuels specialist at Florida Power & Light; and Katie Keaton, president of AFLA, the Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association and fleet manager at Siemens. The panel was moderated by long-time fleet journalist Mike Antich. READ MORE |
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