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Useful Articles
Accident Management Costs Trend Upward
On average, 20 percent of fleet vehicles are involved in accidents each year. Although this percentage has remained steady from 2005-2007, the cost of repairing these vehicles is rising.
Balancing Your Obligations Under the ADA
Hiring qualified drivers may be difficult enough without worrying about discriminating against those with disabilities. Make sure you are aware of your obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Driver Risk: Managing Can Be a Delicate Balance
Assessing fleet driver risk is an important function in fleet management. A number of factors can impact the analysis. However, many of those factors carry the specter of potential liability.
How to Identify At-Risk Drivers
Since the driver of a company vehicle is given a responsibility for an asset worth thousands of dollars and costs thousands more to operate, the company has a responsibility to recognize and identify drivers who pose a risk.
Onstar Enhances Fleet Driver Safety & Productivity
Available on 27 GM truck, van, and SUV models, OnStar helps keep fleet drivers on the road and heading in the right direction. In the event of an accident, help is summoned automatically or is just one button-press away.

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