Transitioning from Procurement to Fleet
Industry professional Chris Holzer brings a slightly different perspective - having started in Procurement, and then moving into the Fleet Manager role.
Privately Owned FMCs are at a Crossroads
Privately owned FMCs are at a crossroads. If they want to grow and thrive, they need to continually invest in people in technology - and that’s exactly what Merchants Fleet Management has done.
Building Sustainable Fleets the Right Way
For the first time ever, we’re seeing a concrete definition of what a sustainable fleet is, and how to properly build one.
What’s The Biggest Threat To Teens’ Safety? It’s Sitting In The Driveway
Drugs, alcohol, bullying, and the internet are among the factors that most parents think are the top safety threats to their teens, according to a new public opinion poll, but car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers.
The survey, released Monday by the National Safety Council, a nonprofit advocacy group, found that most parents polled —76 percent — underestimated the risk of teens being involved in car crashes.
Infotainment Systems Distract Even With Voice Commands
Car infotainment systems that use voice commands may let drivers keep their hands on the wheel, but they’re still highly distracting.
It takes drivers up to 27 seconds to return to full attention after using voice commands to make a hands-free call, turn on the radio or perform other tasks, according to two studies released Thursday by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Traveling at 25 miles per hour, that would equal the length of three football fields.
