
When putting employees behind the wheel of your company assets, it’s important to know that you’re handing the keys to a safe driver.
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Despite initial resistance to a policy banning cell-phone use while driving, the fleet management company has achieved full employee acceptance after just a few months.
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Fleet managers need a clearly written policy that is uniformly enforced and supported by senior management to cut incidents of distracted driving by employee drivers.
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An automobile accident can be an extremely upsetting and stressful experience. However, it’s critical for drivers to keep their composure and take certain steps immediately following a crash.
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A used company vehicle in poor condition, because of driver abuse or neglect will result in lost resale value. Fleets that have clearly articulated policies about vehicle upkeep and misuse receive a better quality product to remarket.
Read More →Nearly all fleet-related expenses, both fixed and operating, are influenced by when a vehicle is taken out of service. A growing number of fleets are shifting to more flexible vehicle replacement cycles. Some fleets no longer call their replacement cycle a policy and instead call it a “guideline.” They want to reserve the right on determining when to take a vehicle out of service based on prevailing market conditions rather than predetermined mileage and months in service.
Read More →Does your corporate culture encourage compliance with fleet policy? It should, because fleet policy is a crucial component of a company’s overall cost-control strategy. In my discussions with fleet management companies over the years, they tell me that the best managed fleets tend to be those that adhere to a written fleet policy. All too often, however, managers attempt to control fleet costs on the backend. The best time to control cost is before it occurs.
Read More →STANFORD, CA - Stanford University has changed its fleet policy to better monitor use of university-owned vehicles, from changing its employee vehicle use rules to implementing additional monitoring measures on a per-department basis.
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As a response to workplace accidents and high workers’ compensation expenses, AAA Arizona implemented and was recognized for its comprehensive safety program.
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Remarketing considerations begin before purchasing a vehicle and continue through its operational life. Fleet managers should always keep an eye to the future when managing fleet assets.
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