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Articlesby StaffDecember 6, 2017

Strategies to Minimize Driver Distraction

One accident can make a huge impact on a company’s bottom line, which is why safety policies are critical. A major component of fleet safety is the challenge of distracted drivers.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2017

Chevin Predicts Better Fleet Software Integration, ‘Smart’ Data Utilization

Chevin Fleet Solutions, a global provider of web-based fleet and asset management software, outlined several predictions for fleet software trends for 2017, including intelligent utilization of a wider variety of data, improved integration, and increased use of mobile devices.

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NewsNovember 23, 2016

New NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines Target Mobile Devices

The voluntary measures, proposed by NHTSA, encourage mobile electronics manufacturers to create products that limit the potential for driver distraction.

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ArticlesMarch 13, 2015

Car Rental Q&A: What Factors Will Help Me Decide if a CarSharing Service can be Successful?

A car rental operator is interested in starting a carsharing service to complement his traditional rental fleet. He is asking for tips to help him decide whether the carsharing service will be successful.

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ArticlesMarch 13, 2015

On-Demand Transportation Apps Changing Rental Industry

As the marketplace moves away from the rental counter and into "anytime, anywhere" mobile bookings, now is the time for car rental companies to embrace the notion of carsharing and its on-demand transportation technology.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2013

New York State to Designate Areas as 'Texting Zones' for Drivers

The State of New York plans to create what New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office is calling “Texting Zones,” areas where motorists can pull off the road and use their mobile devices.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichApril 29, 2013

June 29, 2007: A Seminal Day in the History of Fleet

Significant dates in the history of fleet management, which ushered the start of profound change in the industry, include: Oct. 16, 1973 - The first OPEC oil embargo, which completely altered the types of vehicles driven by fleets and August 12, 1981 - IBM’s launch of its first desktop computer, which expanded computerization beyond the IT department to the desktop of every fleet manager. In future years, a new milestone date will be recognized - June 29, 2007.

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Articlesby Joanne TuckerJanuary 8, 2013

It’s a ­Mobile World – Are You Ready?

As the percentage of car rental bookings on mobile devices skyrockets, car rental websites must adapt. Hertz outlines its initiative to overhaul its website using responsive web design.

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