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Safety•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2006

More Fleets Focusing on Driver Risk Management

Nowadays, when RFPs are issued for accident management services, they are also including requests for driver risk management safety programs. This new emphasis is where the real savings potential is today.

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Operations•by Staff•November 1, 2006

Commercial Fleet Managers Give Thumbs Up to AFLA Annual Meeting

Under the theme “Working Successfully as Business Partners,” the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) had a successful turnout to its annual conference, Sept. 13-15, in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

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Operations•by Staff•November 1, 2006

Automotive Fleet's 45th Anniversary Commemoration

Over the past 4 1/2 decades, Automotive Fleet has documented, interpreted, and analyzed the developments, events, and people of the U.S. fleet industry.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2006

Fuel Prices Drive Up Fleet Operating Costs

Fleets were hit hard by the steady rise in fuel prices in 2006. In the past several years, some fleets have seen fuel expenses double or even go higher. Especially impacted were truck fleets as the cost of diesel rose at a faster rate than unleaded gas.

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Safety•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2006

Do Hows My Driving Programs Really Work?

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.

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Safety•by Mike Antich and Chad Simon•November 1, 2006

The Use of Telematics to Increase Fleet Safety

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.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2006

Using Employee Social Security Numbers to ID Company Vehicles is Asking for Trouble

When Social Security numbers were first issued in 1936, the federal government assured the public that use of the numbers would be limited to Social Security programs. Today, however, the Social Security number (SSN) is the most frequently used recordkeeping number in the U.S.

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Safety•by Cindy Brauer•November 1, 2006

Side Airbags Reduce Driver Deaths by 37%

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.

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Safety•by Staff•November 1, 2006

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.

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Safety•by Matthew Betz•November 1, 2006

Establishing an Effective Fleet Safety Program

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.

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