It's a very exciting time globally in the fleet business! Janis Christensen from Mercury Associates notes big interest in Best Practices in fleet in far-ranging places, from Bulgaria to Romania to Dubai to Australia and beyond...
Technology is enabling improvements in production and fuel efficiency, but also encouraging us to drive more sustainably and change the way we use and think about the car.
Our passion for autonomous mobility has seen global car production rise remorselessly from 38 million in 1997 to more than 65 million in 2013, according to the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), with all the pollution, climate change and health implications that has entailed.
While European production may have stagnated, emerging markets such as China and India are booming, as newly affluent middle-classes embrace the car as a symbol of material success. Worldwide, there are now more than 830 million cars on the road, forcing governments to impose more stringent pollution emission standards on new cars.
When you are in the market to implement GPS tracking software into your fleet business, there are many things to consider – features, user friendly platforms, customization capability, and also integration. Integration, the process of combining individual computing systems into a unified whole, is beneficial because it provides a way to look at all aspects of fleet operations from one platform. Bringing all this information together will provide the best insight into all fleet activity and will increase the efficiency of your business operations overall.
Of increasing concern to AmeriFleet Transportation are the dangers of distracted driving. Recent deadly crashes involving drivers distracted by talking and texting while driving highlight a growing danger on our roads. Numerous studies have demonstrated how the use of hand-held cell phones while driving pose a significant safety risk to motorists, their passengers and others on the road.
AmeriFleet welcomes you to download their Distracted Driving Policy for distribution to your family, friends and employees.
Kylie Chappell, Safety Compliance Manager Companies today cannot afford to take safety and compliance lightly. A company’s employees are their most valuable assets and often many businesses overlook how important it is to develop and maintain a strong safety and compliance program to protect their assets. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), […]