New JAMA Study Shows Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Prevention Technology for All New Vehicles
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) celebrates a new report published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open that shows strong public support for equipping all new cars with impaired driving prevention technology, as mandated in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“The report reinforces MADD’s strong belief that most people want to see this safety feature on new cars to prevent the senseless deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving,” said MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart. “With historic increases in traffic deaths over the past three years, implementation of impaired driving prevention technology is urgently needed.”
Innovation and Community Dominate NAFA’s 2023 I&E
NAFA Fleet Management Association recently concluded its 2023 Institute and Expo April 17-19, in Baltimore, MD, where nearly 2,000 fleet and mobility professionals from around the globe convened to network, learn, and explore the latest products and services from industry suppliers.
During the opening session on Monday, NAFA Board President Michael Camnetar, CAFM, kicked off the event with an update on the association’s initiatives. The session featured fleet professionals who achieved their Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation. The winners of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas were also crowned.
“NAFA I&E is always a special time, especially now when we are experiencing so much growth and change in our industry,” said Camnetar. “We leave I&E with a newfound sense of curiosity, a greater appreciation for our industry and feeling a whole lot closer to our community.”
Utilimarc Paves Way for Fleet Sustainability with Comprehensive GHG Analytics Solution
In response to an overwhelming need for accurate GHG emissions monitoring across the commercial fleet sector, Utilimarc has enhanced its Fleet Business Intelligence platform with comprehensive real-time and annual GHG Analytics.
Whether goals are focused on emissions reduction, fuel savings, electrification, or something else, fleets can effectively track progress toward personal goals.
Utilimarc’s new GHG Analytics Dashboard is not exclusive to neither electric nor gas-fueled fleets, but rather works to meet each fleet where they are.
Fleet Advantage’s EVAN Tool Aims to Guide Fleet Sustainability Efforts
Fleet Advantage, an innovator in Class-8 fleet data analytics, equipment financing, and life cycle cost management (LCCM) announced it will unveil a new analytic tool at the upcoming National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Annual Conference.
Fleet Advantage’s new EV Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tool (EVAN) is especially timely as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new and stronger set of greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032.
Smart Dashcams Reduce Fleet-Wide Liability
By Veronica Ng, Sr. Advisor, Product Marketing at Verizon Connect
Commercial fleets are plagued by one of the biggest challenges today - distracted driving. It poses hazards and associated cost implications. Distracted drivers are responsible for one-thousand injuries a day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To limit liability, prevent accidents. Today, there’s technology that can help fleet managers be more proactive on that front. Dashcams like those of Verizon Connect’s Integrated Video solution can provide businesses with visual data in near-real-time to assess risk and alert drivers of dangerous driving behaviors.
Capturing in-cab visuals of the driver can assess a company’s exposure to liability due to distracted driving by ascertaining whether the driver was engaging in any behaviors that might cause distraction.
