‘Retirement Vehicles’ Raise the Risk of Crash Fatalities for Older Drivers

IIHS

Older drivers, who are less likely to survive severe crashes than any other age group, also tend to drive outdated vehicles that lack crucial safety features, recent studies from the IIHS show.

Researchers determined that crash fatalities could be reduced by 3 percent for drivers 70 and older and 5 percent for drivers 80 and older if they drove vehicles with the same safety profile as their middle-aged counterparts.

“The older drivers who participated in the survey didn’t appear to understand the value of today’s vehicle safety features,” Jessica Cicchino, IIHS vice president of research and a co-author of both studies says. “At the same time, they perceived less need to replace their older vehicles because they don’t drive many miles per year and think of low mileage as synonymous with overall vehicle safety.”

Read the article at IIHS.

Being Customer-Driven Through Change

By Laura Jozwiak

What do you think of when you hear the word “change?” For some people it can conjure up feelings of uneasiness. For others it can signal opportunity.

Change is inevitable, and in our industry, it is happening at a rapid rate. Many of us in the industry remain as we enjoy the fast-paced environment – there’s never a dull moment! With fleet being so fast paced, it’s difficult for any one person to stay on top of every aspect. That’s why I believe that our industry thrives due to supportive and passionate people.

I often visit LinkedIn to see what sage advice and timely insights I can glean from my industry peers. During a recent LinkedIn scan, I came across the article, “The Upside of an M&A for Impacted Customers,” written by FMW contributing editor, Ed Pierce. I immediately stopped scrolling to dive into what Ed had to say.

It was the perfect time for me – and for many of us – to receive Ed’s sound advice.

It’s Easy to Incorporate EVs Into Your Fleet, Starting Now

Element’s partnership with ChargePoint and WEX makes it even easier to incorporate EVs into your fleet, starting now.

Brendan Keegan Honored by NH Business Review

 Merchants Fleet  announced  that CEO Brendan P. Keegan has been honored by NH Business Review as one of the most influential leaders in the bi-annual New Hampshire 200 list.

Now in its second year, the New Hampshire 200 is the product of a year-long research initiative by the editors of NH Business Review, resulting in an insightful and engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries. NH Business ReviewNow in its second year, the New Hampshire 200 is the product of a year-long research initiative by the editors of NH Business Review, resulting in an insightful and engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries. NH Business Review

“As a NH native, this esteemed recognition means the world to me,” said Keegan. “There was a time when many people didn’t understand what fleet does or how it affects their daily lives—But with shipping at the forefront of everyone’s minds these days, Merchants has changed how people view fleet, and I’m incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished as a team.”