Younger Employees are Often the Catalyst for Vehicle Sharing
Sometimes it isn’t the fleet manager introducing the sharing concept, but employees - especially younger ones who wonder why there isn’t money for shared vehicle projects when there are a bunch of vehicles that are just sitting idle in the parking lot.
Logistics and Fleet: From the Air Force to Hillsborough County
This professional’s expertise began in the Air Force, managing logistics and aircraft maintenance, which made him well-suited to become Fleet Manager for Hillsborough County.
California Reaches Climate Deal With Automakers, Spurning Trump
Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW have reached a deal with California air regulators to gradually increase fuel efficiency standards, rebuffing the Trump administration’s efforts to relax tailpipe pollution regulations.
This conflicts with a proposal put forward by the Trump administration which would freeze fuel efficiency standards at about 37 miles per gallon for cars after 2020. In addition to ending California’s unique authority to set its own tougher greenhouse gas emissions standards, the plan would nullify the state mandate that automakers sell a certain number of electric vehicles.
Read the article at Los Angeles Times.
Donlen Named One of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Five Consecutive Years
Donlen has announced that they have been selected as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in 2019.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories including compensation, benefits, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.
“We invest heavily in the growth and development of our employees,” Sharon Peete, senior director - HR business partner, said. “We’re also focused on improving the communities we live and work in by providing our employees volunteering opportunities in surrounding Chicago areas. Additionally, we believe in taking a step back from our desks and letting loose. We host monthly mingles where employees get to know each other better, and collaborate on fun activities that gives them a chance to reset, and be fully engaged. It genuinely is all about culture at Donlen and we are excited for this amazing recognition.”
Unintended Consequences
FMW’s UK-based editor, Andrew Boada, bought a new car -- a hybrid. While wringing the maximal fuel economy from the car, he discovered a side effect he hadn’t anticipated. He tells us about his serendipitous journey in My Hybrid is Making Me a Safer Driver.
This is nice: SuperVision is offering a complimentary, on-demand webinar. You'll find the details in Creating a Domino Effect: 5 Cascading Benefits of a Safety Culture.
Do you have fewer than five years of experience in fleet? If you want to take your career to the next level, check out NAFA’s annual Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar. You will learn from the experts while networking with your peers. I predict, with great confidence, that the people you will meet will become trusted sources of information and guidance.
Lastly, do consider sharing your love of fleet this summer by supporting NAFA Foundation’s good works.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
