Meet Ford’s New Pursuit-Rated F-150 Pickup for Police
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The next time you get pulled over, it may be by an officer in a Ford pickup truck instead of a traditional “cop car.”
Ford Motor unveiled its new 2021 F-150 Police Responder on Tuesday ahead of spring state and local government bid cycles. Commercial vehicles, such as police vehicles, are a focus of the company under Ford CEO Jim Farley, who took over the helm from Jim Hackett in October.
The police pickup is based on the consumer version of the truck but includes special options and tuning to “meet rigorous law enforcement use” at speeds of up to 120 mph. The vehicle also features a new “police engine idle,” which allows officers to remove keys from the ignition and securely exit the truck with the engine running with the touch of a button.
Read the article at CNBC.
How to Collect Every Last Subrogation Dollar for Your Company
Fleet Management Weekly Staff
Although subrogation ensures fair compensation after an accident, too many fleets leave money on the table due to inexperience and the inordinate amount of time it takes to pursue owed compensation.
Yes, the collection process is complex. It is time-consuming and obstacle ridden. The amount of time it takes to investigate a claim fully, gather the proper recovery documentation, and negotiate a settlement places a heavy burden on already-busy fleet departments.
The onerous work and length of negotiations for subrogation has given rise to subrogation specialists, and more fleet operations now rely on dedicated and skilled subrogation experts who know how to collect every dollar that is rightfully owed to the fleet.
Maintaining Morale and Retaining Your Staff
Your people are your number one asset, and maintaining morale should be at the top of your list - especially now. Here are a few great tips on doing exactly that.
NAFA I&E 2021: A Hybrid Version of In-Person and Virtual
This year’s NAFA I&E will be a hybrid version, with an in-person event in Pittsburgh from August 30th through September 1st, followed by a virtual event in mid-September.
Ford Asks Congress for Tax Incentives to Support EV Development
Leaders at Ford Motor Co. urged Congress Tuesday to increase tax incentives and other federal funding for electric vehicle technology.
Additional federal help will be critical as the U.S. auto industry faces ongoing competition with Europe and China for the future EV market, said Jonathan Jennings, vice president for Global Commodity Purchasing and Supplier Technical Assistance at Ford.
His comments came as part of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on how the U.S. tax code can be improved to aid American manufacturing. The other witnesses — including National Association of Manufacturers CEO Jay Timmons, MIT professor Michelle Hanlon, United Steelworkers District Director Donnie Blatt and Intel Corp. CFO George Davis — also urged low corporate taxes and incentives to discourage outsourcing.
Read the article at The Detroit News.
