Graduated Driver Licensing Laws Need to be Expanded Throughout the U.S.
Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens.
In 2012, 184,000 young drivers were injured in MVCs, and 23 percent of young drivers (15 -- 20 years old) involved in fatal MVCs had consumed alcohol.
One policy that may reduce alcohol-use behaviors and impaired driving among young people at a population level is graduated driver licensing (GDL), which increases the driving privileges of young novice drivers as they age and gain more driving experience.
Tom Bessinger Joins Donlen as VP Sales for the West Territory
Donlen has named Tom Bessinger Vice President of Sales for the West Territory. Bessinger brings with him extensive experience with 20 years in sales leadership roles including 14 years in the fleet industry.
“Tom’s deep expertise in fleet and his consultative approach will be terrific assets to our team and customers as we continue to innovate and expand our solutions to maximize the productivity and effectiveness of their fleet operations,” said Rachel Hands, SVP of Sales and Client Relations.
FDA Regulations for Refrigerated Goods
By Mike Quimby, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Element Fleet Management
From electronic log books to evolving safety standards, there are many changes happening within the trucking industry.
Now new measures are being put in place to ensure transportation practices don’t create safety hazards for the food we (and our pets) consume. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a final rule on new requirements for the sanitary transportation of food by truck and rail. This new development requires shippers and motor carriers to ensure fleet vehicles are properly refrigerated and cleaned when transporting food.
Roof Racks Raised US Gas Usage by 100M Gallons
Wondering what might be dragging down the mileage on your sporty new SUV or crossover? Look no further than your roof. According to a new study, roof racks may cost drivers as much as 25% more in gas usage.
Researchers in the first-of-its-kind study discovered that in in 2015, these popular add-ons were accounting for nearly 1% of all light-duty vehicle gasoline consumption.
Taxis May Lead Autonomous Car Wave in 5 Years
The biggest barrier to the adoption of self-driving cars will be legal issues, not the technology itself, according to a Delphi Automotive executive.
Jeff Owens, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at the Gillingham, U.K.-based supplier, expects the first cars controlled totally by computer technology on city streets within five years, but for the general public it could be 10 years away.
“The first autonomous vehicles will probably be taxis,” Owens said in a telephone interview from his Detroit office.
