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Mike Scott

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Mike Scott is a Michigan-based freelance writer and marketing consultant who has contributed to more than 100 national and local magazines, websites and newspapers. He also produces copy for a wide range of businesses and works full-time as a marketing communications director for a global market research firm.

Articlesby Mike ScottJune 9, 2015

Keeping in Touch with Drivers on the Road

Telematics is offering fleets efficient and safe ways to stay in two-way contact in real-time with their drivers on and off the road.

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Articlesby Mike ScottDecember 8, 2014

Using Car Sharing Services to Green Your Fleet

Car sharing can be an environmentally and financially responsible option for fleet managers. Car sharing services and vehicle sharing technologies can help increase fleet utilization while reducing both fleet size and environmental impact.

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Articlesby Mike ScottOctober 18, 2010

Navistar & Mahindra Launch Joint Truck Venture

A new line of trucks manufactured by Mahindra-Navistar for commercial customers in India may impact how vehicles will be designed for similar customers elsewhere around the world.

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Articlesby Mike ScottJanuary 8, 2010

Ecolab Cuts Preventable Accidents by 15%

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.

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Articlesby Mike ScottOctober 26, 2009

Study Explores Distracted Driving Rates

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.

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Articlesby Mike ScottSeptember 21, 2009

‘Green is Good’ for Evergreen Fleet Initiative

Several Puget Sound, Wash., public sector fleet departments have established the Evergreen Fleet Initiative, which they hope will serve as a standard in the Northwest region.

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Articlesby Mike ScottJanuary 9, 2009

Polk County Incentivizes Employees to Reduce Fuel Costs

Polk County, Fla. is implementing a broad strategy to ensure employees who adhere to fuel-efficient guidelines share in the rewards.

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Articlesby Mike ScottJanuary 9, 2009

Constable Fleet Saves Through Alternative Fuel

The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 1, 2008

High-Tech Solutions to Manage Tire CPM

With an effective tire monitoring system, fleets can lower operating costs, increase tire life, and improve driver safety.

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