Survey: 30% Of People Who Admit To Tweeting While Driving Do It “All The Time”
AT&T released a survey it commissioned saying drivers are increasingly using Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, while also taking selfies and shooting videos. The company has discouraged drivers from taking their eyes off the road, and teamed with Braun Research to poll people who own a smartphone and drive at least once a day.
Of those drivers, 27% ages 16 to 65 reported using Facebook behind the wheel, with 14% admitting to using Twitter. But of those, 30% said they were posting while driving “all the time.” Sigh. But that’s not all — chatting on video is also popular for drivers.
READ MORE about all the distracted drivers on the road today.
Shell Launching Higher Grade Fuel – But Do You Need Premium at All Today?
Used to seeing three grades of gasoline at your local service station? Shell has begun introducing another, a premium-plus grade that the Dutch-based energy company claims can improve efficiency while also reducing engine wear.
Whether other oil companies will follow Shell’s lead remains to be seen, but the addition of the V-Power NiTRO+ could further confuse consumers who already may be wondering whether to fill up with regular, mid-grade or premium fuel.
While many buyers think they should “baby” their cars by going for a higher octane rating, experts suggest sticking with the fuel actually recommended by the manufacturer – and even downgrading on occasion.
Jacqui Gough Named VP of Sales & Client Services at Element Fleet
Element Fleet Management is pleased to welcome Jacqueline Gough to the Canada Commercial team as Vice President of Sales and Client Services, Western Region.
Gough joins Element Fleet with nearly 25 years of industry experience, most recently leading the western region client services team for Automotive Resources International (ARI). In her various roles, she coordinated critical initiatives and introduced process improvement plans that were implemented in the areas of new business development, customer service, account management, remarketing, and strategic consulting. Gough will be based in the Calgary office.
Not Thinking Globally? Think Again.
By Daniela Gamble, Vice President, International Account Management, LeasePlan International
“It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.” ~ Kofi Annan
As more companies begin to consolidate globally, it is becoming increasingly important for local fleet managers to have an international perspective. Fleet partners must also keep client’s global needs in mind in order to provide world-class service.
Today, companies expect their vendors to be aware of industry trends – on a domestic and international level – and be able to advise how these trends may affect their business. This includes the ability to provide guidance, best practices and solutions to drive a return on investment on the assets managed in their area.
Fleet managers are also being held to these higher standards.
Insurer: Braking Style ‘Highly Predictive’ Of Accident Risk
Insurance companies gather a lot of information. Age, gender, the car you drive, your driving record, your zip code, and your credit rating (where it’s legal): It all influences insurance rates—and your relative risk, as insurers see it.
Placing bets on our likelihood of an accident is, after all, their business. Now through its ‘Snapshot’ driving-log device that mounts in your car, part of its optional (and potentially money-saving) Pay As You Drive program, Progressive is also gathering data on driving style and when you drive.
And it’s seeing some trends—most notably, perhaps that a habit of hard braking is a leading indicator that you’re more likely to be in an accident.
