Staying Calm
Yes, this is a season of joy. And of friends and family. But it’s also a season of stress -- and it's a great season for staying calm. So, enjoy yourselves in this season - but remember to take those deep breaths when you need to!
Speaking of Staying Calm, that is definitely a great way that you can help your clients — as Laura Jozwiak articulates so beautifully in her column this week.
Another great piece of content this issue that I recommend you check out: Four Proactive Steps for Fleet Safety Program Success, by Chris Villella. (Also, speaking of safety, please stay safe while you’re staying calm!)
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eDriving Announces New Partnership with CEPA International to bring Mentor to Latin American Markets
eDriving recently announced that it is partnering with CEPA International to distribute the flagship MentorSM for Business App across Mexico, Central and South America.
Mentor is the first, patented, “closed loop” smartphone telematics solution for fleet drivers that measures, and scores driving behavior and delivers tailored driver training straight to smartphones, tablets and computers. eDriving has partnered with FICO®, the industry analytics leader, to generate the FICO Safe Driving Score based on the results of using the Mentor App.
CEPA International, which has been in operation for 30 years, specializes in motor vehicle crash control and risk management programs, with training programs developed for domestic and multinational companies with small, medium and large automotive fleets. CEPA has offices in Mexico as well as Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia, and operates in all of LATAM.
Will You Purchase, Lease or Subscribe Your Next Car?
In major metropolitan areas, a new form of vehicle "ownership" is becoming available - subscriptions. How is that different from leasing a car?
The biggest difference is the time frame: Rather than being tied to a years’ long lease, subscriptions give you the ability to “own” a car on a month-to-month basis. These subscription plans include insurance, saving the time and headache of hunting for a policy yourself. Also unlike a lease: You will not have the option to buy your car at the end of your term.
Ford, Porsche, Cadillac, and now Volvo are among the carmakers giving drivers the option of a subscription.
Read more of the original article at Slate.
Will Work-Related Driving Distractions Lead to Legal Claims?
According to a new survey, work-related pressures play a part in distracted driving, with more than a quarter of those who drive said that their employer called or texted them even though the boss knew the employee was behind the wheel.
The survey found that 43 percent of respondents who drive were in touch with work either by talking on the telephone (38 percent); texting (17 percent) or emailing (10 percent). Of those who engaged in work-related communication during their drive, 54 percent were 18 to 44 years old.
“If an employer texts an employee who is driving, and the employee gets into an accident while reading or responding to the message, it is possible that the company could be brought into a legal action,” said Dave Nelson, a vice president at Travelers.
Read more of the original article at The Washington Post.
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