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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 22, 2011

The Forecast Is for Higher Tire Prices in 2012

The multiple price increases for replacement tires occurring year-to-date for calendar-year 2011 point to more increases on the horizon. Most tire industry experts foresee tire price hikes continuing for the balance of this calendar-year, with expectations of another round of pricing increases in calendar-year 2012. There are a variety of factors that will influence future tire price.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

New Restrictions for Teen Drivers in Pa. Take Effect Dec. 27

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania's new law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 27. The new law increases behind-the-wheel training requirements, places a limit on the number of passengers a young driver can transport, and makes not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense for young drivers.

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NewsDecember 16, 2011

ARI Acquires UK-Based Fleet Support Group LTD

MT. LAUREL, NJ - ARI announced its purchase of UK-based Fleet Support Group (FSG). FSG was founded in 1987 and provides fleet management services to over 55,000 cars and trucks throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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NewsDecember 15, 2011

State Farm Survey Shows More Drivers Using In-Vehicle Web Services

BLOOMINGTON, IL – State Farm Insurance released the results of a recent online survey of 900 motorists, which shows that drivers are accessing various types of mobile web services at higher rates.

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NewsDecember 13, 2011

ARI Launches Green Website to Aid Fleets with Environmental Management

MT LAUREL, NJ - The site is designed to be a resource to help fleet managers stay informed of environmental management issues related to alternative fuels, emissions, fuel use and new green technologies.

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NewsDecember 13, 2011

ARI Launches Green Website to Aid Fleets with Environmental Management

MT LAUREL, NJ - The site is designed to be a resource to help fleet managers stay informed of environmental management issues related to alternative fuels, emissions, fuel use, and new green technologies.

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NewsDecember 7, 2011

inthinc Adds Custom Attributes to smartZones Geo-Fencing Technology

SALT LAKE CITY — inthinc Technology Solutions Inc., released a new version of smartZones—an enhanced GPS-based technology that allows fleet managers to draw boundaries around customized regions for easier fleet administration and safety monitoring.

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NewsDecember 7, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Last week, high winds ripped through parts of California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico, knocking down trees and causing major power outages. So now is a good time to review steps that your fleet drivers can take when they find themselves in such dangerous weather conditions.

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NewsDecember 6, 2011

ARI Opens Houston Call Center for Fleet Management Services

HOUSTON - This is ARI’s sixth North American Call Center, including Maple Shade, New Jersey; Grapevine, Texas; Mississauga, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec and Mexico City, Mexico.

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NewsDecember 6, 2011

Infrastructure Developments Corp. Begins Natural Gas Engine Conversion Operations

SALT LAKE CITY -- Infrastructure Developments Corp. announced that it has begun compressed natural gas (CNG) generator conversion operations in Thailand and that its partner has entered into letters of intent to stage CNG vehicle conversion operation in Arizona.

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