Trucker Buddy, an independent, non-profit organization that helps educate schoolchildren and introduce educators to the trucking industry, has named Randy Perry, fleet safety manager with Frito-Lay Corp., to its board of directors. Perry has been with Frito-Lay for 32 years, serving in a variety of positions with increasing responsibility in sales, operations and safety. Currently, […]
Non-governmental organization (NGO) fleets are rarely discussed but they are actually quite a large part of the fleet arena, especially on an international basis, says Ashley Sowerby, managing director, Chevin Fleet Solutions. For quite a number this has meant a switch to international accounting standards for the first time and the scrutiny that this brings; […]
AFLA elected a new leadership team at the annual conference held September 10-13 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. John Dmochowsky, Mondelez International, President Brian Barber, LeasePlan USA, Executive Vice President Steve Gibson, AmeriFleet, Vice President Continuing officers include: Tom Callahan, Donlen Corporation, Immediate Past President; Debbie Mize, Hallmark Cards, Treasurer; […]
Steve tells us that AmeriFleet's aim is to revolutionize the professional transportation industry, and since the first step in the revolution was to understand exactly what their customers want, they embarked on a series of "voice of the customer" focus group sessions and surveys. Newly elected Vice President of AFLA, and one of the brightest, most engaging gentlemen we know, Steve most definitely has his finger on the pulse of the fleet industry.
VW Plans to Go All-Turbo, Ford Could Follow Is the conventional, or normally aspirated, gasoline engine on its way out? It’s starting to look more and more like it as manufacturers adopt alternatives such as battery-electric vehicles and turbocharged gas and diesel powertrains. More Use of Car-Sharing Programs Set for 550% Jump A new study […]