Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. announced it is offering a RearSentry Return-On-Investment Analysis Program to help fleet managers in their continuing battle to control rising costs. Designed for administrators considering the installation of a rear obstacle sensing system on their fleets, the program allows for the input of current vehicle accident and usage data, comparing annual projected costs versus savings both with and without a RearSentry system. "There's really only a limited number of areas in which a fleet can impact cost control - fuel, oil, tires and repairs," said Thomas Weiss, vice president, Automotive Accessories Group, Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. "Our RearSentry system gives fleet maintenance supervisors one more tool to manage increasing expenses, and our complimentary Return-On-Investment Program shows them in black-and-white just how much money they can save." Operated through the company's main office in Laurinburg, North Carolina, the free program is simple, says the company. Users place a toll-free call, answer several questions concerning their fleets' usage and accident rates, then receive a detailed Cost Justification Worksheet, indicating annual total and per-vehicle savings, total and per-vehicle system costs and the expected return-on-investment time period. "It's an easy way for those on the maintenance frontlines to justify the purchase of these systems to their bosses - the fleet company's owners and administrators," said Weiss. "Too often the decision-making process doesn't allow for the input of real-life, historical data, too often it is based on assumptions. Our program removes the guesswork, showing that in most cases, the RearSentry systems pay for themselves in less than six months." The RearSentry rear obstacle sensing system uses a microwave signal to detect obstacles up to 12 feet behind the vehicle, alerting the driver through a series of audible beeps that increase in intensity, and from an in-cab LED display that changes from green to yellow to red, as objects draw closer. The equipment operates in all weather conditions and at night. All RearSentry systems come with a standard three-year, unlimited mileage warranty policy. Leasing programs are also available, according to the company. Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. headquartered in Laurinburg, North Carolina, is a supplier of vehicle speed control systems, transmission components and vehicle comfort seating systems to the global automotive aftermarket industry. The company is also a manufacturer of electronic controls, systems and components for the original equipment automotive industry. It holds ISO9001 and QS 9000 certifications. For more information or to find a dealer for the RearSentry or other Rostra products, please call 800-782-3379, or visit the Web site at www.rostra.com.