Amazon Unveils New AI-Powered Technology That Will Inspect Delivery Vans and Help Keep Drivers Safe
Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI)–based technology that can spot even the smallest anomalies in Amazon delivery vans—from tire deformities and undercarriage wear to bent or warped body pieces—before they become on-road problems.
The new Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI) technology offers reassurance to fleet managers who previously had to rely solely on the human eye and manual inspections for daily safety rounds. Amazon is launching the AVI technology in partnership with tech startup UVeye in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the UK.
Californian Motorists Will Now Have To Contend With Speed Cameras
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that will make speed cameras legal in the Golden State. This is part of a new pilot program to curb rising road deaths in the coastal state.
The severity of the fines issued is based on the speeding infraction itself. Going 11 - 15 mph over the posted speed limit carries a $50 penalty. This is increased to $100 for going 15 - 25 mph over the speed limit and $200 for exceeding the limit by 25 mph. Astoundingly, Californians can break the speed limit by more than 100 mph and will only be slapped with a $500 fine.
Benchmarking Sustainability
“Sustainability is now a goal, mandate or mission for almost every organization,” says Sara Sweeney about Wheels’ third annual Environmental Sustainability Benchmark Report, which we are pleased to share in today’s issue.
Download this must-read report to discover more best practices and trends fleets are implementing to not only electrify their fleets, but to also make them more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
See You in Person?
I am excited to be attending both the Work Fleet Forum in Las Vegas and the Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences in Santa Clara, CA, two weeks from now. If you are going to be attending either it would be great to say hello and/or meet you for the first time!
Ted Roberts
President
Charging at Home – Efficiently and Cost-Effectively
It’s more efficient to have your employees charge EVs at home, and you can also save 30% to 60% on charging costs. Best of all, ReimburseEV makes the entire process incredibly easy.
Merchants Fleet Hires Blake Buchanan as Regional Sales Manager of Texas and Louisiana
Merchants Fleet has announced the hire of Blake Buchanan as Regional Sales Manager for Texas and Louisiana.
“As we continue to strengthen and expand our sales force with elite talent, we're thrilled to welcome Blake Buchanan to our award-winning team,” said Merchants VP of Regional Sales, Jeff Thomas. “As an experienced industry veteran, Blake's wealth of expertise is poised to deliver tremendous value to our clients in major Louisiana markets, and throughout Texas including Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.”
Prior to joining Merchants, Buchanan held senior positions at Donlen, Enterprise Fleet Management, and Masterack, where he supported fleet clients with product implementation, strategic business planning, and streamlining operational efficiencies.
