Federal Agency to Recommend two new Braking Technologies on all cars
Looking to curb rear-end collisions, federal safety regulators announced plans to add two new features to a list of recommended safety technologies.
The move by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also the first step in potentially mandating the braking features on all vehicles in the future.
"I want this department, the entire automotive industry and other innovators to keep raising the bar on safety like we are doing now," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, who oversees the Department of Transportation and NHTSA.
Company-owned Fleets Challenged by Capital Expenditure Limitations, Escalating Total Costs, Says GE Capital Fleet Services
Safety, regulatory compliance and rising maintenance costs cited as key concerns across all fleets
According to a study released by GE Capital Fleet Services, companies that own their vehicle fleets report that they are challenged by capital expenditure limitations and the total cost of ownership of their fleets.
I Am NAFA: Patsy Brownson
In the latest installment of the "I Am NAFA" video series, industry icon Patsy Brownson talks about the incredible difference NAFA has made throughout her career.
Are Fleets Doing Enough to Promote Safe Driving?
This week, we’re delighted to feature a new column from LeasePlan USA. Marketing VP Kristopher Bush has penned a thought-provoking article about driver behavior. In the article Companies’ Safe Driving Approach and the Impact on Drivers, he says, “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?”
We have a perfect reason for you to be in England in the spring -- specifically on May 12th. Fleet World’s Fleet Show at Silverstone – home of the British Grand Prix – offers an exciting day of educational sessions, test drives on their world-famous course, exhibits, and much more. This is a hugely popular event and we're eager to attend. Find out more about it in The Fleet Spot.
Janice Sutton
Executive Editor
Register Now for NAFA Education Seminars
Early Bird registration deadline extended -- register by February 6 and save $200!
Are you new to fleet and want to learn the building blocks to help you run an efficient fleet? Or, are you a fleet professional with more than five years of experience who wants to be challenged in a series of practical exercises designed to work through common fleet situations? NAFA offers education for both groups of fleet professionals at the Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco in February.
