Fleet Liability Blog Series — Part 3: Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supervision
By Adam Danielson, Sales and Business Development Director
In March 1997, a 23 year old man was driving his Chevy 4×4 pickup truck when he was hit by a semi-truck owned by a commercial trucking company. The semi-truck crossed the centerline and hit the pickup truck head on.
The young man suffered a ruptured left anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, which required reconstructive surgery. He sued the trucking company for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision of its driver due to the truck drivers’ record.
Between 1978 and 1997, the driver had been convicted of 21 traffic violations, most of which involved speeding, a DUI, and he was driving with a suspended license at the time of the accident.
Fleetio Adds Interstate Truck Center as First National Mobile-Service Provider
Fleetio today announced Interstate Truck Center as the first national mobile service provider added to its Maintenance Shop Integration.
Fleetio customers will be able to take advantage of Interstate Truck Center’s roadside repair and diagnostic services to ensure their assets arrive at their destination safely.
From emergency repair services to preventive maintenance, Interstate Truck Center’s mobile mechanics provide quick solutions for vehicle maintenance needs, keeping fleets moving forward.
New Technology Makes Busted Windshields a Real Pain. Here’s Why
Your windshield is so much more than a piece of glass on new cars. Yesterday's $500 windshield replacement can run into thousands of dollars today.
First is the integration of cameras or other sensors in the windshield, looking out at the road with you. What were once really simple operations now require complex diagnostic and calibration work. A modern car's windshield may also have a special display area for a head-up projector, and technology related to automatic wipers or self-dimming high beams.
As cars have become more complex, repair shops frequently turn to good quality aftermarket parts to keep costs down, but Ford, Honda and FCA all advise against using aftermarket windshields. BMW goes so far as to request that special electromagnetic compatibility screws be used in repairs so as not to interfere with ADAS features.
Read the article at Roadshow.
Will Rivian’s Electric Vehicles End Detroit’s Reign Over the US Auto Industry?
Despite the fact that the company has delivered only about 150 trucks, Rivian is now valued at about $100bn, more than either Ford or General Motors, which produced about 10m vehicles between them in 2020.
“People have been quick to dismiss the old guard as new players have come in and tried to take over, but I don’t think that’s going to happen because Ford and GM are positioned to do so well with their logistical chain of production,” said Jessica Caldwell, executive director of insights at the automotive analyst Edmunds.
Read the article at The Guardian.
California Investing $1.4B In EV Charging and Hydrogen Stations
The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a three-year $1.4 billion plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing to help the Golden State achieve its 2025 electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals.
Focusing on ZEV infrastructure build-out, the plan allocates nearly 80% of available funding to charging stations or hydrogen refueling. Investments are allocated at the beginning of the process, to help “ensure the public adoption of ZEVs is not stymied by lack of infrastructure.”
In-state ZEV manufacturing, workforce training and development, as well as near- and zero-emission fuel production, are also supported by the plan.
Read the article at InsideEVs.
