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March 27, 2008

AAA Study: Cost of Crashes Tops $164.2 Billion Each Year

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --- The societal cost of crashes is a staggering $164.2 billion annually, nearly two and a half times greater than the $67.6 billion price tag for congestion, according to a new report released by AAA.

Tags: AAA, collision costs, crash costs

March 5, 2008

AAA Study: Calif.'s LA/OC Crashes Cost $11 Billion Annually

LOS ANGELES --- A report released by AAA shows that traffic crashes in the Los Angeles/Orange County area cost nearly $11 billion annually --– more than the massive price tag associated with traffic congestion, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.

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Fleet Safety Must be Your No. 1 Job Priority

By Mike Antich
In two decades of chronicling the history of fleet management, I have seen interest in fleet safety ebb and flow. In an annual survey I conduct of fleet managers, they rated fleet safety as their No. 2 concern, right behind the cost of fuel. Why the renewed interest in fleet safety? More and more fleet managers are reporting an uptick in preventable accidents. In addition, fleet managers are feeling pressure from other corporate departments to increase fleet driver safety.

Upfitters Increase Prices 3%-8% Due to Higher Commodity Prices

By Mike Antich
The high cost of materials has caused price increases for truck bodies, trailers, van interiors, liftgates, and other upfit equipment. Prices have increased, on average, 3-8 percent. Upfitting prices have risen multiple times and some truck equipment manufacturers are guaranteeing current prices for only 90 days. Worldwide, prices have soared for commodities used in upfitting, such as steel and aluminum.

Real World Strategies: 60 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Spend

By Mike Antich

More Factors Point to an Impending Used-Vehicle Shortage