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By Dave Bean, FMW Associate Editor
NHTSA is recommending a statute that would require vehicle manufacturers to include a warning system specifically directed at riders in both the front and rear seats.
Under the rule, NHTSA would require a visual alert lasting a minimum of 60 seconds be activated when a passenger in the rear has failed to buckle up on start-up. Another 30-second audio and visual alert would be triggered if a rear passenger unbuckles once the vehicle is in motion.
The primary reason for the NHTSA proposal is that, despite the fact that overall seat belt usage is markedly higher than it was ten years ago, usage in the rear seat continues to lag.
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The transition to EVs may not be in the immediate future for every fleet. At AFLA 2023, our EV Alternative Strategies session will outline what fleets can do in the meantime to reduce emissions.
No matter where your fleet is on the transition journey, attending the EV 2.0 session will address both the opportunities and hurdles fleets will encounter on the road to electrification.
View the full schedule of topics and events on the AFLA website, and register to join us this October! To learn more and/or register, click here.
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NAFA’s one-stop training program, the Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar, returns as a live experience this October in New Orleans! If you are new to fleet, or growing in your role, this immersive program will guide you through the latest best-practices, strategies, key skills, and resources for managing your fleet.
Early Bird rates are available! Reserve your spot today. Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar • October 16-18 • New Orleans, LA. Click here to register
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By Hannah Lamont-Schonely, Inertia Public Relations
Though it may not be an official term in the dictionary, ‘Upsourcing’ is the best way to define how your business can exceed expectations and take them to the next level.
Consider putting outsourcing on the back burner and turning up the ‘upsourcing’ heat. There are advantages to bringing on an existing marketing team.
FMW Brand Acceleration is the first fleet industry-only marketing team and the only ‘upsourced’ solution for any fleet services provider looking to build a brand and generate more leads.
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By Kate Harrison, MoveEV
The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the automotive industry and the increasing number of EV options. However, this transition comes with its own set of challenges. One significant hurdle is ensuring a reliable and convenient charging infrastructure.
While installing charging stations on-site is an option, it can be costly and time-intensive. A more pragmatic and cost-effective solution is to introduce a charging at home program for employees who drive EVs.
From enhanced convenience for employees to cost savings, reduced downtime, talent attraction, and amplified environmental impact, the benefits are undeniable.
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By Ted Roberts, President, Fleet Management Weekly*
These days we are constantly hearing about EV adoption strategies for fleets, but it’s important to remember that there are other ways — beyond and in addition to electrification – to ‘green’ your fleet.
“While EV implementation is great for ESG goals, there are still certain aspects that need to be considered in the cost of adoption, including vehicle price, charging infrastructure and management, range, and more.” — Pam Hackett, Account Manager, BBL Fleet
“Electric is just one type of energy. There are also different fuel types and sourcing, as well as fleet management and telematics that can help you green your fleet.” — Alain Samaha, President, Alternative Energy & Sustainable Fleets, Vontier
Article originally published in July 2023 Edition of Fleet Insight, AFLA’s Member Newsletter.
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By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
EROAD’s fleet management platform helps fleets enhance driver safety, automate tax and compliance initiatives and streamline maintenance, while lowering their carbon footprint through a connected telematics platform.
To learn more about how EROAD is helping fleets reach their sustainability goals, we sat down with Craig Marris, EROAD’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President of Transportation and Cold Chain.
“We have a team of well-qualified data scientists and also work closely with our customers to get the operational lens, then curate the information using smart predictive algorithms. Part of being effective in AI comes down to the dataset. It’s about understanding the information…”
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