30 – 60% Reduction in Claims Costs with Video Telematics
Fleets are seeing 30 to 60 percent reductions in claim costs with video telematics from SureCam.
Think Tank: COVID-19 and Pool Fleets
This timely webinar from Donlen focuses on keeping pool fleet vehicles clean and safe in the time of COVID-19, but there’s plenty of great info here for all kinds of fleet vehicles.
Coronavirus Pandemic Slashes Traffic, Sends Gas Prices Tumbling
Across the country, traffic jams have all but vanished, even on some of the traditional most overcrowded highways, such as I-405 in Los Angeles and I-85 in Atlanta.
Adding to the good news for those still needing to drive, fuel prices continue plunging, the U.S. average now down to $2.17, according to tracking service GasBuddy.com.
The sharp decline in traffic has translated into a huge slump in demand for gasoline, according to industry experts who note there’s a glut in reserve, a situation compounded by the feud between Russia and Saudi Arabia that had already set gas prices tumbling.
Read the article at The Detroit Bureau.
Right Now, Truck Stops Are Some Of America’s Most ‘Essential Businesses’
Undeterred by the coronavirus pandemic that has brought most of the US economy to a halt, truck stops remain open, offering truckers a place to eat, rest and refuel on their way to delivering critical supplies to a nation that's hunkering down to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The US Department of Transportation says truck stops now qualify as an essential business, meaning they are viewed as too vital to shut down.
The federal government eased restrictions on the number of hours drivers transporting critical supplies, such as medical equipment, food, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants, are allowed to work. Keeping truck stops open is especially important as a growing number of truckers work longer hours.
Read the article at CNN.
Is This the Right Moment for Electric Vehicles or Hybrids? Are Diesel and Petrol Still Alternatives?
A reflection on four key European markets
By Alain Duez, International Senior Consultant, fleetcompetence Group
Today more than ever, every fleet market is being challenged due to the powertrain technology evolution, C02 emissions, taxation and the need for flexible mobility solutions.
In this article, Swiss headquartered international consultancy firm fleetcompetence Group provides some insights from partners in four key markets: France, Italy, The Netherlands and Germany.
