West Coast Sand and Gravel Saves 5,205 Gallons of Fuel Per Quarter by Reducing Idling
Background: West Coast Sand and Gravel services the construction industry delivering a wide array of materials in bulk as well as hauling off material. Since 1968, they have been providing California and Arizona with quality products and services. They specialize in dirt import and export, environmental waste hauling, sports field products, and more. West Coast Sand and Gravel is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring the safety of their employees, and the responsible management of resources.
Business Challenge: Before West Coast Sand and Gravel started using GPS tracking to monitor their vehicles and equipment, they relied heavily on communication via radio/phone with drivers. This complicated how they were able to track productivity, customer service, and verify deliveries. “Anytime we needed to communicate information to a driver, we had to take time away from their day to speak with them on the phone," said Brad Zimmer, Environmental & Special Projects at West Coast Sand and Gravel.
West Coast Sand and Gravel decided to look into GPS tracking to help them solve these challenges, and they found a solution they're quite happy with. Check out this Case Study to learn more.
Donlen Reaches 50-Year Milestone in the Fleet Industry
Founded on April 27, 1965, Donald "Don" Rappeport and Leonard "Len" Vine started a family run business focused on the growing fleet leasing and management industry. Built upon attentive customer service and revolutionary technology, they were ready to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
Donlen is now part of the Hertz family, with over 300 full time employees, and a global reach through its various partners and Hertz global footprint. Donlen continues to build innovative fleet technology that empowers its customers to focus on their core business. Strategic consulting and dedicated customer service remains the core foundation of Donlen’s continued success.
Audi Just Created Diesel Fuel from Air and Water
Audi is making a new fuel for internal combustion engines that has the potential to make a big dent when it comes to climate change – that's because the synthetic diesel is made from just water and carbon dioxide.
The company's pilot plant, which is operated by German startup Sunfire in Dresden, produced its first batches of the "e-diesel" this month. German Federal Minister of Education and Research Johanna Wanka put a few liters of the fuel in her work car, an Audi A8, to commemorate the accomplishment.
Most Americans Happy to Keep Driving Their Own Cars
Wall Street is watching closely as car-sharing service Uber prepares for its upcoming IPO. The San Francisco-based firm aims to take advantage of growing interest in transportation alternatives, conventional wisdom suggesting millions of Americans would be happy to walk away from their cars.
Or would they? A new study by auto supplier Continental finds that, contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of Americans have no intention of handing over their keys. And the study of 2,300 U.S. adults found that true no matter what their age or where they live.
How to Guide: Implementing a Distracted Driving Policy
With an estimated 1 in 4 crashes involving distraction, your fleet drivers are at an increased risk everyday.
Distracted Driving Month is ending soon and it's a good time to evaluate your fleet's distracted driving policy or create one.
A distracted driving policy will guide your fleet drivers to safer driving decisions and good driving habits. However, creating one is no easy task with today's reliance on mobile devices in the workplace.
Download the LeasePlan tip sheet today for helpful ideas on how to implement a distracted driving policy.
