Driving Dynamics: Art Liggio Moves to Chairman of the Board, Announces Key Leadership Team
Driving Dynamics has recently announced a number of senior position promotions, with key leadership changes including the appointment of Tony Vinciguerra as President & CEO and Debbie Balestra transitioning to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Vinciguerra is stepping up from the COO role, following the recent retirement of managing owner Art Liggio, who will now serve as Chairman of the Board and remain active in the organization.
The shifts in leadership represent Driving Dynamics’ focus on driving growth and innovation in fleet safety management amid the ever-increasing safety challenges drivers and fleets face.
Donlen Named a Top 100 Global Outsourcing Provider for the 16th Year
Feb. 17, 2022 – Donlen announced today that it has been selected for The 2022 Global Outsourcing 100 list by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals®. This marks the twelfth consecutive year, and sixteenth out of the last seventeen years, that Donlen has won this award.
“We are honored that our clients speak so highly of Donlen and continue to trust us with their fleet management strategies,” said Jim Wohlever, Donlen Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. “After two unpredictable pandemic years, it’s gratifying to see that our customers attest to our ability to help them navigate through the recent challenging times.”
Adaptive Headlights Finally Approved by Feds for US Roads
February 16, 2022 - Adaptive headlights technology - lights that actively dim small sections of the high-beam to provide both maximum illumination without blinding drivers and pedestrians - does exist but those systems were outlawed due to extremely outdated National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations that trail Europe's driver safety guidelines by well over a decade.
The recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill now allows adaptive headlights on U.S. roads. For new car buyers, this means flicking between separate high and low beams could become a thing of the past.
Audi has been selling cars in America with adaptive headlights for years, with the previously forbidden technology locked behind a software wall to keep its cars federally legal. With the systems now allowed, a software patch can be applied to use this already integrated feature without a single bolt touched or retrofit required.
Growing Together: ISU Transportation Services and Fleet Commander Software
Iowa State University Transportation Services has been working with - and growing with - Agile Fleet’s Fleet Commander Software since 2015. One of the first big improvements they saw was being able to offer vehicles 24/7.
Fleet Stars!
Many of you know Kathy Wellik, CAFM, Director of Fleet at Iowa State University. You may not know that in January, Kathy was presented with Agile Fleet’s President’s Choice Award, honoring her for her lifelong commitment to the industry. This week, we are delighted to feature video clips from our interview with Kathy and Agile Fleet’s president Ed Smith.
Speaking of commitment to the fleet industry, FMW applauds AFLA’s January 2022 Volunteer of the Month, Jen Pearson, and February 2022 Volunteer of the Month, Suny Ndem. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned fleet professional, the absolute best way to network is to become involved with our outstanding industry associations.
Registration is open for NAFA 2022 Institute & Expo (In-person and Virtual Experience). Save a cool $200 if you register through February 28. It's Columbus, Ohio -- April 11-13 -- for the in-person event. We can't wait!
Janice Sutton
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