New Vehicle Designs Make Zero Highway Deaths a Real Possibility
The highway death toll has been plunging rapidly in recent years, and safety experts are crediting a number of factors, including improved roadways and a crackdown on drunk driving. But a new study puts the spotlight on vehicle design and improved technology for both preventing crashes and keeping motorists alive when they do occur.
February 9th is Deadline for FLEXY Award Nominations
For decades, fleet managers watched events like the Academy Awards and wished they had an industry award of their own; one that recognized the most significant achievements, innovative ideas, and best practices of their colleagues. In 2013, that award was finally realized when NAFA introduced the Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXY).
Open to everyone in fleet management, the FLEXYs are awarded in the fields of sustainability, safety, and overall fleet management achievement. The submission deadline is February 9, 2015.
Individuals may nominate themselves or someone else. Fleet suppliers are free to nominate their clients as well. Entries in multiple categories are also accepted. If additional information for a submission is required, the nominee will be notified to present further data. To submit an entry or to find out more information on the FLEXY Awards visit http://www.flexyawards.com.
Companies’ Safe Driving Approach and the Impact on Drivers
By Kristofer Bush, Vice President, Marketing, LeasePlan USA
Seventy one percent of drivers say their driving behavior does not change when driving a company vehicle versus a personal vehicle. Are drivers focused on safety regardless of the vehicle? Or are companies not doing enough to promote safe driving?
This statistic came from a global LeasePlan Driver Survey, which surveyed 3,377 company car drivers in 20 countries. The first series of results provided to LeasePlan focused on driver safety and the driver's feelings on their company's approach to safety. I found the results to be very interesting and important to understand, especially when dealing with fleets.
Economics on Electric Cars Face Reset
Drivers trying to calculate whether it’s practical to own an electric car are facing a new math.
U.S. gas prices have fallen more than $1 per gallon over the last 12 months, to a national average of $2.06, according to AAA. That makes electric cars — with their higher prices tags — a tougher sell.
“Fuel savings are not top of mind to many consumers right now,” says John Krafcik, president of the car shopping site TrueCar.com.
Mining Company Places First F-150 Fleet Order
Mike Sena thought something was odd when his magnetized GPS wouldn’t stick to the bed of a new work truck he was driving in November 2011.
Earlier that year, Ford Motor Co. had delivered two early prototypes of what would become the 2015 aluminum-body F-150 to Sena and other workers at mining company Barrick Gold USA. There was nothing outwardly that looked any different than a regular model-year 2011 F-150.
