Driver Death Rates Remain High Among Small Cars
Despite manufacturers’ efforts to make them safer, the smallest late-model cars remain the most dangerous, according to the most recent driver death rates calculated by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 models with the highest death rates for model year 2017, while nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs.
“Smaller vehicles offer less protection for the driver in crashes, and their lighter mass means that they take the brunt of collisions with larger vehicles,” says Joe Nolan, IIHS senior vice president of vehicle research.
Read the article at IIHS
NAFA Announces Opening of Nominations for 2021 Board of Directors
NAFA Fleet Management Association is seeking candidates for its 2021 Board of Directors.
The process began June 1, 2020 and concludes Thursday, October 1, 2020. To be considered, nominees must complete a Candidate Consideration Form, available online at http://www.nafa.org/BoardCandidate
The Association seeks forward-thinking professionals to help shape the future of the fleet industry. They should have a passion for fleet management, strong strategic and critical thinking skills along with a consensus building approach to problem solving.
The NAFA Board helps shape the future of the profession and set the agenda for the industry to achieve high levels of performance.
Michael Ferreira Named Senior VP of Global Sales and Marketing at Donlen
Donlen is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Ferreira to the role of Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.
Dr. Ferreira brings more than 30 years of international experience to the role, spanning over five continents, including nearly four years at Donlen, where he most recently served as Vice President of Sales for Strategic accounts, leading critical sales positioning, new business development and overall responsibility for marketing and our global partner network.
“I am delighted Michael is joining the Donlen senior leadership team,” said Donlen President Tom Callahan. “He has a deep knowledge of the global leasing and fleet management markets, mobility products, channel partnerships, and the ability to transform his subject matter expertise into profitable sales results. We look forward to seeing continued success from Michael in this new role.”
Celebrating Government Fleets’ Finest
Early last month we published a very popular article about Robert Gordon, deputy director of fleet management for DeKalb County, Georgia: Georgia Fleet Manager Risks Pandemic Exposure to Protect the Public and His Employees. Significantly, in 2018, Gordon earned NAFA’s Fleet Excellence (FLEXY) award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Fleet Management and placed #1 in The 100 Best Fleets.
In this week’s issue, we are proud to feature Rocky Buoy, fleet manager for San Luis Obispo County, California, in How This Year’s Number One Government Fleet Got There. In 2020, Buoy’s fleet was tied with Palm Beach County, Florida’s Sheriff's Office for the #1 spot in The 100 Best Fleets.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 25th, at 2:00 PM Eastern. In a free webinar moderated by Robert Gordon, a panel of award-winning fleet managers, past and present -- including three #1 winners of The 100 Best Fleets Program -- will present how they've adapted to the COVID-19 challenges and are finding solutions to the pressing issues facing fleets today. More information to follow!
Drive Safety & Keep Well!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
How Driver Training Has Adapted to Meet the Challenges of the Pandemic
UPDATE: Crashes are on the rise since the COVID-19 outbreak. Driving Dynamics’ advanced driver safety training now incorporates CDC prescribed safety protocols for physical distancing, including virtual classes and non-contact driving exercises to deliver high-quality results in a safe environment.
Learn more about the program modifications.
