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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

New Survey Gauges Industry Reaction to FMCSA Cell Phone Restrictions for Interstate Truck and Bus Drivers

RESTON, VA - The number of commercial fleet operators that have adopted written policies pertaining to employee use of cell phones while driving on-the-job has increased 31 percent in the past nine months.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Company Cell Phone Policies Increased by 31% in 9 Months, Survey Finds

In a ZoomSafer survey, not only are more commercial fleet operators implementing on-the-job cell phone policies for their drivers, but more are enforcing established policies too. Part of the increase is likely due to the FMCSA’s recent ban on cell phone use while driving for commercial drivers.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2012

Survey Ranks Most and Least Expensive Cars to Insure

This year’s insurance bargain is the Toyota Sienna LE, which ranks as the least expensive 2012 model vehicle to insure, according to Insure.com.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2012

Report Addresses Ways to Maximize Productivity of Mobile Workers

REDWOOD SHORES, CA - Based on the iPass Mobile Workforce Survey results from August 2011 and November 2011, Dr. Carolyn Axtell assessed the effect of mobile work on the labor force and discussed ways companies can maximize efficiency for their staff.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2012

Survey Shows Fleets Consider Driver Behavior the Key Reason for Using Telematics

NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen conducted the survey to understand how fleet managers are using telematics and GPS to manage their fleets and to find out whether they intend to implement such a program if they haven't already.

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NewsDecember 15, 2011

State Farm Survey Shows More Drivers Using In-Vehicle Web Services

BLOOMINGTON, IL – State Farm Insurance released the results of a recent online survey of 900 motorists, which shows that drivers are accessing various types of mobile web services at higher rates.

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NewsNovember 14, 2011

POLL: Small Biz Supports Fuel Efficiency Standards for Light-duty Vehicles

In a survey of mostly Independent and Republican business owners, 78% of respondents said they are in favor of standards that require the auto industry to reduce carbon emissions on cars, light-duty trucks, minivans and SUVs.

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NewsNovember 9, 2011

Study: Almost 1 Out of 3 Drivers Admits to Drowsy Driving in Past Month

WILMINGTON, DE — Nearly all drivers (96 percent) feel drowsy driving is an unacceptable behavior, yet almost a third (32 percent) admitted driving when they were so tired that they had difficulty keeping their eyes open in the past month, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s 2011 safety culture survey.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2011

Small Biz Survey Cites Interest in More Energy-Efficient Vehicles

In a survey from advocacy group Small Business Majority, one in 10 businesses report utilizing at least one alt-fuel vehicle; those without say they are interested in purchasing one in the future.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2011

Denali National Park & Preserve Surveys Propane Autogas in Alaska's Wilderness

LIVONIA, MI - Denali National Park and Preserve has been weighing propane autogas against various alternative fuel options for their fleet vehicles by testing a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas Ford F-250 over a six-week span.

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