To counter the high frequency of technician workers’ comp claims and sick-leave time due to back injuries while on the job, University of California, Davis, Fleet Services, implemented an optional incentive-based exercise and stretching program.
Vehicle technologies have advanced considerably since the 1960s, and the mechanic’s job has grown more difficult in keeping up with ever-developing technology.
2005 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year John Hunt manages with a “run it like you own it” philosophy, resulting in high customer satisfaction, leading-edge environmental compliance, and substantial cost efficiencies.
Clearing out 330 vehicles from its fleet, the city of Philadelphia will avoid $9 million in spending over the next five years. With the fleet reduction, and a groundbreaking, automated vehicle-sharing program, the city’s 10-step program looks to be a success.
“Garbage in, garbage out” describes the danger in not paying due attention to the reliability of data gathering and screening procedures. Technology provides many solutions but some aspects of the problem require good, old-fashioned leadership to overcome.
Several fleets are testing a new telematics-powered service called PHH Onboard. The service seeks to help fleets increase productivity of the driver and vehicle, improve risk management, and enhance vehicle performance.
First, decide whether to offer a limited or broad selector. The next part of the equation is all over the board. Some fleets stress depreciation and resale value as the most important factors in vehicle selection, while others focus on employee comfort and safety.
With the surge of Wi-Fi technology, Corpus Christi is taking advantage of a wireless system that can eliminate human intervention in meter reading and allow the city to run at a more efficient level.