Audible Seat-Belt Reminders Increase Use by 34%

Persistent audible reminders can increase seat-belt use by as much as 34%, which is equal to the effectiveness of speed-limiting interlocks, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

How to Audit Contract Vendors: Ensuring Top Performance

With fewer in-house resources available to fleet managers than ever, a key remedy is to outsource what can't be done internally. However, once the contract is signed, performance must be measured, and vendors held accountable.

Audiovox Acquires Code-Alarm

LDS Fleet Manager Appointed to Panel to Audit Salt Lake County Following Vehicle Use Controversy

In the wake of a scandal on the use of a county vehicle, Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman announced on June 3 the creation of a five-member "citizens panel" to review and recommend policy and procedure changes for Salt Lake County, according to the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper.

Nissan Creates Audio Alert for EVs in Europe

The sound cue is aimed at warning pedestrians and cyclists that a vehicle in electric mode is nearby.

How to Audit Fleet Fuel Invoices

Auditing fuel purchase invoices takes time and access to industry pricing data, but such scrutiny can avoid overcharges and duplicate transactions.

Audit Calls for City of Long Beach, CA, to Eliminate 427 Vehicles from City Fleet

The City of Long Beach could save $6.3 million annually by eliminating 427 vehicles, downsizing another 232 and changing the way it staffs its fleet bureau, according to a city audit reported in the March 13 edition of the Long Beach Press Telegram newspaper.

State Performs Audit of Missouri Western State College Fleet

A state audit report of Missouri Western State College recommends closer monitoring of the college’s fleet of vehicles, according to the St. Joseph News-Press newspaper.

U.S. Officials to Conduct Truck Safety Audits in Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Truck safety inspectors working for the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be able to travel to Mexico to conduct extensive safety audits on companies interested in hauling cargo into and out of the United States, as part of a new program announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters.