ARI Announces Several New Appointments to Provide Additional Leadership and Strategic Sales Support Throughout North America
ARI announced a series of additions to its sales organization that will help to support the company’s strategic vision and continued growth in the fleet management marketplace.
The new appointments include Craig Pierce, who joins ARI as director of sales, along with Stephen Perkins, who will serve as vice president, sales and assistant general manager for ARI Canada. Additionally, Craig DeCarlo, Joe Henry and Buck Whitman have been named district sales managers.
Steve Saltzgiver: Seasoned Mentors for Fleet Managers
The experts at Mercury Associates are able to act as seasoned mentors for fleet managers, providing extra resources when necessary to help get important projects completed.
2017 Chevrolet Volt Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt qualifies for Top Safety Pick+, the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Volt, a plug-in gasoline/electric hybrid that can travel 53 miles without gas on one charge, was redesigned for the 2016 model year. The 2016 model wasn't tested, but the Institute evaluated the 2017 model as part of a testing program of electric vehicles. Results for the other vehicles will be released at a later date.
The Volt earns across-the-board good ratings for crashworthiness. Its performance in the small overlap front test was an improvement over that of the previous generation of Volt, which earned an acceptable rating. The new version had less intrusion into the occupant space.
Safety, Safety, Safety
"If you want safety, start with driver behavior." A bit of clear, simple, but very wise advice from Donlen’s Tom Callahan, whom we feature in today’s first video.
Speaking of safety, make sure you also check out today’s Safety & Risk column, from Driving Dynamics Simulation Training Manager Mike Griffin: "Discovery Learning and Practicing the Un-Practicable Benefits of Instructor-Led Driving Simulation Safety Training"
We’ve also got a great video from AmeriFleet’s Kathy Massey on the fantastic sensitivity and grace her company brings to the table when picking up vehicles from terminated employees. It's a tricky situation, but one AmeriFleet knows how to do right.
We’re coming to you this week from AFLA's Annual Conference in San Diego, where we’re seeing some old friends, meeting some new ones, and listening to some great speakers. Even if you weren’t able to make it to AFLA, we urge you to watch Cyber Security - Live Streaming from AFLA tomorrow at 9:45 am Pacific (12:45 pm Eastern).
Ted Roberts
President
NAFA Members Overwhelmingly Approve Changes to Bylaws; Affiliates Can Now Vote, Serve on Board
Fleet suppliers gained equal footing with their fleet manager colleagues in NAFA when NAFA Members overwhelmingly approved changes to the Association’s bylaws, giving those suppliers the ability to vote and serve on the national board.
“This has been a long time coming,” said NAFA President Ruth Alfson, CAFM. “NAFA’s bylaws had remained virtually the same since the day NAFA was incorporated in 1957, so it is about time we recognized our Affiliates as the valued partners they are. Besides that, though, this is the right strategic move for NAFA to make.”
