Three Ways to Reduce Fuel Costs in 2012 The price of oil has skyrocketed, and trends show no signs of improvement. In the past few years, we’ve seen the highest fuel prices in history, and an increasingly volatile oil industry. In fact, 2011 set the record for the largest fuel price in a given year (inflation-adjusted). Unfortunately, …
Public Safety Alerts Now On Google Maps
Google Public Safety Alerts Added To Google Maps Google has launched a new tool to their Crisis Response Project: Google Public Alerts. This new platform is designed to bring relevant emergency alerts to the public such as natural disasters, severe weather, threats to public safety, and more. The alerts are integrated into Google maps, and …
Automotive-Fleet: Global Fleet Market Trends & Coverage
Global Fleet Market Trends Report Automotive-Fleet.com has released a special bonus issue which views Global Fleet Market Trends & Coverage. The insightful study provides detailed statistics, data, and news in regards to individual countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa. The report has excellent content that can help the U.S. Fleet Market by …
Hours of Service 2012: Are You Compliant?
FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations Are You Compliant? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which regulates commercial transit rules, has updated their rules regarding Hours of Service (HOS). The changes were decided late 2011 and have a compliance date of February 27, 2012 or July 1, 2013 depending on which of the five changes are being examined (read below). Read the …
Winter Fleet Safety Tips: Ford’s DO’s and DONT’s
Well, whether you like it or not Winter is officially underway, and Ford has released a Top 10 list of DO’s and DON’Ts for you and your fleet this winter season. Pass this list of DO’s and DON’Ts along to drivers, friends, and family, for a reminder on how to drive safe in winter! 10. …
NTSB Pushes National Cell Phone Ban While Driving
The NTSB called for a nationwide ban on Tuesday that would prohibit phone calls and texting while driving. While many state and local governments already have similar regulations in place, the NTSB proposal seeks to eliminate all non-emergency calls and texts from every U.S. driver. If passed, the new ruling would even ban hands-free phone …
Not Too Late! Section 179: 2011 Tax Deductions
Deduct the Cost of Buying a GPS Tracking System! Safety Track’s full line of products qualify as a 2011 tax deduction. It’s definitely not too late to participate! Call 888-286-9829 or e-mail info@safetytrack.net and we can get the ball moving so you can participate in a Section 179 Tax Deduction before the year is over …
Estimates for Next Generation Fuels
An interesting report was released entitled “Projected Outlook for Next Generation and Alternative Fuels in California 2010-2030” explaining that investments and further advancements in alternative fuels will begin to result in considerable decreases in the use of gasoline and diesel. While the reports’ data was gathered from within California’s borders, the findings represent alternative fuel …
Most U.S. Driver’s Engage In ‘Distracting’ Behaviors: Poll
An interesting poll from Harris Interactive/HealthDay reveals that most U.S. driver’s admittedly distract themselves from the road. Behaviors such as talking on the cell phone, eating or drinking, grooming, or fiddling with their GPS device are commonplace according to the poll conducted. Take a look at these figures. According to the poll, 86% of driver’s …
NTSB Posts ‘Most Wanted List’ For Safety
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a new list of of areas they want to focus on to increase transportation safety. They’ve targeted 10 different areas to crack down on including Safety Management Systems, Bus Occupant Safety, Teen Driver Safety, Recorders, Driver Fatigue, and more. You can click here to read the entire list. …
