UK Commission Wants to Limit Speed of Fleet Vehicles
A commission in the United Kingdom is proposing installing a device on company cars to limit speed. The claim is that such a device would reduce accidents and injuries and would have the bonus effect of lowering emissions. The Commission for Integrated Transport is asking for comments from fleet managers. The City of London plans to conduct a test in the next few months.
The Promise of Remote Safety Monitoring
The GreenRoad Technologies Safety Center collects and analyzes driving information from vehicles, then delivers rapid feedback to drivers. The company says the resulting behavioral changes in drivers have reduced crashes 54% and lowered accident costs 65%, on average.
Vehicle Shortage Helps Auction Prices
ADESA's Tom Kontos says weak supply of vehicles countered a low retail demand, keeping auction prices relatively stable in August. Manheim's Used Vehicle Value Index up slightly for the month. Experts worry about employment, credit in upcoming months.
GAO to Congress: FMCSA Lax on Enforcing Trucking Safety Rules
Repeated violations by trucking companies haven't brought maximum fines from the FMCSA. Violations including unsafe trucks and overtired drivers falsifying records lead to deaths before they get full attention.
