The windshield is a critical safety component of a vehicle, protecting passengers in the event of a rollover and aiding in proper airbag deployment. However, the windshield is no longer just an independent part comprised of a vinyl interlayer sandwiched between two pieces of glass. What is changing is that windshields are becoming more technologically integrated with the rest of the vehicle.
A lot has changed in the past 10-15 years, so we can only imagine this momentum will continue into the next decade-plus. How will this change impact the fleet manager of tomorrow?
The leading vehicle glass company said the acquisition, comprising nearly all vehicle glass repair and replacement assets of Guardian Auto Glass, is expected to close Dec. 31.
Although costs have increased, many fleets continued to cycle vehicles early to take advantage of still favorable resale market conditions. This strategy has reduced average vehicle age and helped minimize maintenance expenses.
Safelite Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass company, acquired four regional vehicle glass repair and replacement companies in late 2012.
Commercial fleets are utilizing telematics to increase efficiencies and driver safety and save money. One fleet uses its system as a dispatch tool for service technicians.
COLUMBUS, OH - Safelite Charitable Foundation announced it will donate $20,000 to the American Red Cross' relief efforts and $5,000 to Hands Together, an organization operating a school and clinic in Port-au-Prince.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Safelite AutoGlass has entered into a three-year agreement with the NASCAR Performance Network to become the exclusive provider of auto glass replacement and repair.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Curtis Hooper, a Safelite AutoGlass technician from Fernandina Beach, Fla., won the national auto glass installation competition.
Case studies of large company fleets reveal safety programs may require digging into your company's budget, but it's well worth it in the long haul. All safety takes is driver skill and common sense.
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