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July 2008 - 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

June 2008 - 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

May 2008 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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, ESP, safety

October 2007 - 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 - 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: General Motors, GM, safety

October 2007 - 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

October 2007 - Feature

Safety Program Protects Employees and Bottom

By Cheryl Knight

AmeriFleet’s unique business model incorporates driver safety performance into overall job evaluation. The company also ties bonus dollars to safety. New-hire training is a vital part of the model’s success.

Tags: safety

October 2007 - Feature

Reducing the Risk of Rollover Crashes

By Chris Brown

Highlighted are the causes of rollover crashes and ways to prevent them. Driver education is critical.

Tags: crashes, rollover

October 2007 - Feature

10 Things Drivers Should Do in Case of an Accident

By Staff

Government and National Safety Council statistics report that millions of Americans are involved in traffic crashes each year. Here are 10 steps for your drivers to follow when they find themselves in a crash incident.

Tags: accident, safety

October 2007 - Feature

Accident Management Costs Hold Steady

By Mike Antich & Lauren Colin

The average fleet claim severity for 2006 was $1,869.87, an increase of $48.81 over 2004. Also experiencing a slight increase in 2006 was the percent of accidents deemed preventable.

September 2007 - Feature

All Aboard the All-New 2008 Chrysler Flex-Fuel Minivans

By Grace Lauron

Jam-packed with 35 new and improved features, Chrysler’s latest minivans are brightening up the 2008 lineup with a little green and lots of flair.

Tags: chrysler, Dodge, E-85, flex-fuel, minivan, third-row seats

August 2007 - Feature

OnStar Helps Manage Safety, Fuel, & Maintenance

By Lisajoyce Vergara

ONSTAR CONTINUES TO OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR FLEETS THAT PROVIDE COMPANIES WITH COST BENEFITS AND DRIVERS WITH ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED.

Tags: fuel management, maintenance, OnStar, safety

November 2006 - Feature

Do 'How's My Driving?' Programs Really Work?

By Chris Brown

Studies show that properly managed safety hotline programs reduce crashes by 22 percent or more. These services might be available to your fleet for free.

November 2006 - Feature

The Use of Telematics to Increase Fleet Safety

By Mike Antich and Chad Simon

Implementing a telematics program enables fleet managers to save money by monitoring driver behavior and vehicle location, thereby reducing accident frequency, idling time, and unauthorized mileage.

November 2006 - Feature

Side Airbags Reduce Driver Deaths by 37%

By Cindy Brauer

A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Study reveals side airbags substantially reduce risk of death in cars and SUVs across the board. Airbags that protect people's heads are especially effective.

November 2006 - Feature

Using Cellular Phones Increases Accident Risk

Cellular phone usage while driving can cause as much risk to others as drunk driving. Here are the top 10 safe-driving tips for cellular users.

November 2006 - Feature

Establishing an Effective Fleet Safety Program

By Matthew Betz

A national employers group advocating safer travel on U.S. roads, NETS offers a 10-step program to minimize crash risk and protect employees and the company’s bottom line.

November 2006 - Feature

More Fleets Focusing on Driver Risk Management

By Mike Antich

Seeking greater savings by preventing accidents rather than simply managing them, company executives are stepping up their search for proactive safety programs and bringing risk, safety, legal, and HR into the sourcing team.

November 2006 - Feature

Developing an Effective Driver Safety Program

By Patrick Fahey

The return on investment for an effective safety program includes measurable cost savings, reduced company liability, increased employee productivity and well being, and positive impact on overall corporate image.

August 2005 - Feature

Identifying Best Practices In Accident Management

By Bob Cavalli

Managing the consequences of accidents is a process that can encompass a number of functions: reporting, repairs, subrogation recovery, even safety. Smart fleet managers should review them all and determine what works best.

July 2005 - Feature

Safety is Enhanced on Ford E-Series Extended Wagons

For the 2006-model year, Ford has added standard AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control to the 12- and 15-passenger extended wagons, enhancing the driver’s ability to maintain control under adverse conditions.

July 2005 - Feature

Using Black Boxes to Increase Fleet Safety & Driver Productivity

By Chad Simon

Event data recorders (EDR) — a simple device used to reconstruct accident parameters or an invasion of driver privacy? In a recent manslaughter case in Northern Kentucky, a man was pulled over by police but then sped off, leading to a pursuit that resulted in the officer’s fatal crash. Prosecution is attempting to retrieve EDR information from the suspect’s vehicle to help convict him at trial.

August 2004 - Feature

Driver Distraction Linked to 20-30% of Accidents

Researchers are focusing efforts on the behavioral and physical elements of driver distraction, particularly in relation to cell phone use.

July 2004 - How-To

Fleet Safety 101: What Every Fleet Manager Ne

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Keeping driver and third parties safe and reducing the risk of physical damage is grounded in some very basic concepts.

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