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January 2010, Automotive Fleet - WebXclusive

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

By Automotive Fleet Staff

Top viewed stories included "Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market," "How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program," and "Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs."

Tags: driver safety, fuel, GPS, Green, texting ban

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ecolab Cuts Preventable Accidents by 15%

By Mike Scott

Since its development and implementation in 2003, Ecolab’s comprehensive driver safety program has also reduced total employee driver-involved crashes by 13 percent, even as the company’s fleet has grown in size.

Tags: Accident Management, Ecolab, Preventable Accidents

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Texting While Driving: A Deadly Combination

(c)iStockphoto.com/jabejon

By Chad Simon

U.S. drivers are witnessing the gruesome results that can occur as a result of texting while driving, and fleet drivers are no exception. Fleet managers can avoid a potential tragedy by immediately banning texting while driving.

Tags: Driving While Texting, DWT, Text Messaging, texting

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ensuring the Safety of a Mobile Sales Force

Lee Miller (l), fleet, sales operations and David Redalieu, associate director, environmental,
health & safety work together to maintain a safe working environment.

By Shelley Mika

At Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, driver safety is a partnership between the company and its employees. The three-year old fleet safety program has significantly reduced the number of claims and preventable crashes.

Tags: Accident Prevention, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Fleet Safety Committee

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Study Explores Distracted Driving Rates

(c)iStockphoto.com/Justin Horrocks

By Mike Scott

Research reveals commercial fleet drivers are distracted an average 8 percent of time behind the wheel. The research also indicates safe driving policies and programs can reduce risky driver behavior.

Tags: distraction, SmartDrive Systems

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Sealed Air Reduces Accident Rate by 14% Since 2008

Marianne Garvey

By Cheryl Knight

Sealed Air’s risk management program offers defensive driver training modules through Fleet Response, as well as increased vehicle safety through in-vehicle equipment modifications.

Tags: Fleet Response, Sealed Air

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Drunk Driving: A Growing Problem Among Women

(c)iStockphoto.com/iofoto

By Shelley Mika

While the incidence of drunk driving among men overall is higher, according to 2008 statistics, at least 10 states have seen a recent rise in the number of female drunk drivers involved in a fatal accident.

Tags: drunk driving, DUI

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

RailCrew Commits to Multifaceted Safety Program

By Shelley Mika

The RailCrew Xpress transports railroad crews to and from jobsites The company’s safety program maintains the well-being of employees and clients.

Tags: RailCrew Xpress, RCX

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Putting a Price Tag on Accidents that Don't Happen

By Vincent Brigidi

Once the total, fully loaded costs of collisions, beyond the direct and most obvious costs, have been identified, fleets must shape a clear message about the impact of such expenses on the company.

Tags: Preventable Accident, The CEI Group

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Protection One Reduces Accidents and Lowers Preventable Accident Claim Costs

By Cheryl Knight

Thanks to a renewed risk management program, Protection One cut the average cost of a preventable accident claim in 2009 by about 50 percent compared to 2008. A critical tenet of company leadership ensures vehicle and driver safety at every level.

Tags: Preventable Accident, Protection One

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

NETS Stages Drive Safely Work Week Campaign

By Cheryl Knight

The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) launches its annual interactive, Web-based Drive Safely Work Week tool kit to combat distracted driving in the workplace and promote eco-friendly driving practices.

Tags: Drive Safely Work Week, Nationwide, NETS, UPS

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

3M Center Reinforces Good Driving

Dodge Journey

By Lauren Fletcher

Performing an annual motor vehicle record check and assigning a point system for driving infractions has helped 3M reduce accidents by 14 percent.

Tags: 3M Center, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Safety

September 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

DWT Proven to Increase Accidents

By Grace Lauron

While using cell phones in general greatly contributes to vehicle accidents, driving while texting (DWT) poses a higher risk than just talking on the phone while driving.

Tags: AAA, American Automobile Association, cell phone use, Driving While Texting, DWT, Text Messaging

September 2009, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

Need a Laugh? These “Strange but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

Tags: bull bar, corn-snake, Dodge Sprinter, strange but true

September 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

10 Recommendations: What Drivers Should Do After a Fleet Accident

By Mike Antich

Drivers must collect as much information as possible when involved in an accident. Failure to do so can lengthen the accident management process and create unnecessary liability exposure. What information should be collected?

Tags: accident, CCM, Corporate Claims Management, Fleet Response, PHH Arval, The CEI Group

August 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

By Mike Antich

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

Tags: Acquistion Cost, Diesel, Environmental Regulations, Fleet Trends, Maintenance, medium-duty trucks, replacement tires, Resale Value

August 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Charging for Preventable Accidents: What's the Payoff?

By Grace Lauron

Assessing employees a deductible fee for preventable accidents has advantages and disadvantages. Read on to weigh the pros and cons to decide for yourself.

Tags: AmeriFleet, CCM, CEI, Deductible, Fleet Response, PHH Vehicle Accident Services, Preventable Accident

July 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Driver Behavior Impacts Accident Management

By Lauren Fletcher

Driver actions, from seatbelt use to talking or texting on cell phones, can significantly affect company accident rates.

Tags: Accident Management, CEI Claimslink, Fleet Response, Governor's Highway Safety Association, NETS, PHH Arval

June 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

OEM Parts Prices Increase as Parts Availability Decrease

By Mike Antich & Lauren Fletcher

Slow retail sales have prompted not only closure of assembly plants, but also component factories, which is delaying parts deliveries. OEMs are also hiking parts prices, with some experiencing double-digit percentage increases.

Tags: Accident Management, CCM, CEI, Fleet Response, parts prices, PHH Arval

June 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

How to Prevent a Collision Course with Accident Costs

By Cindy Brauer

The cost of on-the-job crashes to employers is jaw-dropping. Companies can significantly reduce their rates of preventable accidents with proactive, comprehensive safety programs to positively impact the bottom line.

Tags: accidents, Network of Employers for Traffic Safety , NSC

May 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management

By Cindy Brauer & Thi Dao

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

Tags: Accident Management, best practices, bright ideas, Depreciation Management, Driver Productivity, fleet policy, fuel, maintenance management, Process Management, remarketing, Risk Management, sustainability , vehicle acqusition

March 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Companies understand the importance of driver safety. Rewarding drivers for safe driving records can help motivate and continue careful driving.

Tags: Award, ITC Safety, Kaman Industrial Technologies, LeasePlan USA, NHTSA, NSC, PHH Arval, safety award, Safety Award Program, safety recognition program

March 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

NHTSA Updates 5-Star Safety Rating Program for 2011-MY

By Grace Lauron

Program enhancements will impact requirements auto-makers must meet to achieve high safety ratings. With new judging criteria, earning 5 stars on 2011-MY vehicles may be more challenging than previous model-years.

Tags: crash-test ratings, five-star, front impact, NCAP, NHTSA, side impact

February 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs

By Staff

Fleet drivers pose potential financial, safety, and liability risks. Managing those risks begins before an employee driver is hired and involves all stakeholders in the development of a driver assessment program.

Tags: Driver Risk, Risk Management

January 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

LeFluer Reduces Fleet Risk by 77 Percent

LeFleur's Bluff Tower

By Cheryl Knight

LeFleur Transportation also improved fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions after pilot-testing the GreenRoad Safety Center, which helps improve driver safety through in-vehicle coaching.

Tags: driver safety, fleet risk, GreenRoad, LeFluer, Safety, SafetyCenter

January 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Nalco Uses Safety Course to Train Drivers

By Steve Bennett

Nalco, a global integrated water treatment and process improvement company, has sent more than 300 drivers through a safety course that includes classroom and on-road instruction.

Tags: Driver Training, Nalco, safety course

January 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Texting While Driving: A Major No-No!

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Texting while driving, one of the latest forms of driver distraction, poses significant accident risks and has gained the attention of lawmakers developing anti-texting laws.

Tags: distraction, Driving While Texting, DWT, state ban, text message, texting

December 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Reporting and Handling Accident Claims

By Staff

“I was just in an accident. What do I do?” Have you reinforced your procedures for handling a fleet driver in a damaged vehicle lately?

Tags: accident, Accident Reporting, crash, NSC

December 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

How Fleets Handle DUI-Cited Drivers

By Stephen Bennett

Fleet policy may not cover what happens to a driver in the period between a DUI citation and conviction or dismissal. It’s an issue to address and clarify.

Tags: citation, DUI, EPN Program, MVR

November 2008, Automotive Fleet - Department

Firing Line: What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

By Staff

What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

Tags: closed-end lease terms, firing line, fuel, inventory control, Maintenance, RFPs, Safety, salespeople, time management

November 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Fleet Industry Report: Fleets Report Stolen Vehicle Statistics

By Lauren Fletcher

A majority of fleets have an average of two vehicles stolen per year. Most fleets (53 percent) recover all stolen vehicles; however, many will never recover stolen fleet vehicles.

Tags: car alarm, Safety, Stolen Vehicles, vehicle theft , write-off

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

Automotive Fleet has collected these “Strange but True” stories from fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Do you have a strange but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet; e-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

Tags: strange but true

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

10 Ways to Increase Driver Safety to Policy Compliance

By Staff

One of the more frustrating aspects of a fleet manager’s job is driver ignorance and/or violation of fleet safety policy. One tip is to provide drivers easy access to policy documents.

Tags: compliance, policy violation, safety policy

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Fleet Response Hosts Inaugural Safety Summit

Gathered are attendees of the Fleet Response Safety Summit for group photograph.

By Staff

Featuring presentations from industry groups, Ford Motor Co., and accident management and training providers, the two-day event was designed to educate fleet risk and safety professionals on how safety issues shape fleet policy and direction.

Tags: Fleet Response, Ford , safety summit

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

New OEM Technologies Advance Driver Safety

By Chad Simon

The latest active and passive safety features from manufacturers go beyond seatbelts, airbags, and electronic stability control to such technologies as pre-collision warning systems and dynamic radar cruise control sensors.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , driver safety, Ford , GM, Honda, Toyota

July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Accident Management Costs Trend Upward

By Mike Antich & Lauren Colin

On average, 20 percent of fleet vehicles are involved in accidents each year. Although this percentage has remained steady from 2005-2007, the cost of repairing these vehicles is rising.

Tags: Accident Management, CCM, CEI, Fleet Response

July 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

The Big Squeeze in Police Vehicles : More Equipment, Less Space

By Mike Scott

The increasing amount of technology hardware installed in law enforcement vehicles presents ergonomic and safety risks. Designers and engineers are developing strategies and products to address both issues.

Tags: ergonomically-friendly, GPS, law enforcement vehicles, public safety, space, Technology

May 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

CEI Reinvents Itself On Eve of Silver Anniversary

CEI founder and CEO Wayne Smolda, center, in a light-hearted moment with employees. The company celebrates its 25th anniversary this summer.

By Cheryl Knight

Turning 25 this June, the accident management company looks to new markets and fleet driver safety and risk management to diversify and grow. CEI’s strategy includes expanding into markets defined by geography, sector, and product.

Tags: Accident Management, CEI, DriverCare Risk Manager, Sedan Fleet, third-party

March 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Onstar Enhances Fleet Driver Safety & Productivity

With the push of the OnStar button, drivers can obtain turn-by-turn directions, summon roadside assistance, or initiate a vehicle diagnostics check.

By Cheryl Knight

Available on 27 GM truck, van, and SUV models, OnStar helps keep fleet drivers on the road and heading in the right direction. In the event of an accident, help is summoned automatically or is just one button-press away.

Tags: driver safety, GM, OnStar, vehicle diagnostics

February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Striking the Balance: MVR Checks and Privacy Laws

By Richard Alaniz

State and federal laws restrict how companies obtain, use, store, share, and discard confidential information contained in employee driving records. Noncompliance with these laws can result in lawsuits and penalties.

January 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature

Intangibles Make the Difference in Successful Subrogation

Typical recoverable accident losses include some intersection damage, rear-end damage, and intentional damage due to negligence.

By Robert Martines

Successful auto claim collectors are well prepared, know the laws and regulations in their states, and are ready to challenge insurers whose practices are meant to intimidate.

Tags: arbitration, subrogation

December 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Public Sector Fleets: Driver's License Checks Are Crucial

By Mike Antich

The City of Coppell, Texas, gets the big picture about fleet safety. It’s not only a dollars-and-cents issue, but also a moral issue of keeping drivers – and the citizens with whom they interact – safe.

Tags: driver's license, MVR

December 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

There's No Excuse for Bad Driving

By Phil Moser

Nearly every driver has a reason to justify speeding, talking on a cell phone while at the wheel, or following too closely. A safe driving training expert rebuffs those excuses.

Tags: business driver, Safety

November 2007, Work Truck - Feature

DOT Mandates May Apply When Using Trailers

By Joe Bohn

Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.

Tags: DOT, DOT regulations, FMCSR

October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Run Flat Tires: Promise vs. Reality

By Chris Brown

Two systems vie for market share. Yet major engineering challenges must be overcome before either gains full acceptance.

Tags: run flat, Tire

October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Gaining Control Over Driver Accident Rates

By Steve Bennett

Dave Vance, Fleet Response’s director of safety services, studies driver and crash incident data to identify causes and establish preventability.

Tags: accidents, at-risk, Safety

October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Chrysler: Safety and Security is a Top Priority

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Chrysler is enhancing vehicle safety in 2008 with the latest safety and security features.

Tags: ABS, anti-theft, Chrysler LLC , ESP, Safety

October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

OnStar Innovations Enhances Safety of Fleet Drivers

By Cheryl Knight

Available on more than 50 GM models, OnStar helps keep fleet drivers on the road and heading in the right direction. And in the event of an accident, help is summoned automatically or is just one button press away.

Tags: GM, OnStar, Safety

October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Safety Starts Before an Accident

By Lauren Colin

GM keeps vehicles on the road with all-wheel drive, StabiliTrak, and traction control, and makes sure vehicles stop with anti-lock brake systems.

Tags: GM, Safety

October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ford Keeps Drivers Alert and Away from Danger

By Grace Lauron

Ford is taking a proactive approach to safety with technologies to help drivers avoid accidents before they occur.

Tags: ACC, DAC, Ford , Safety, Volvo

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