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DECEMBER 2016 Archive

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2016 utilityfleetprofessional.com

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What Utility Fleets Can Do to Curb Distracted Driving Incidents

| Sean M. Lyden |
Your company has clearly communicated its distracted driving policy to all employees. And the safety department is doing its part by screening at-risk drivers, providing consistent driver training and building awareness throughout the organization of the dangers of distracted driving. But when employees are out on the road, how can management ensure that drivers actually […]
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Eversource Energy’s New Approach to Change Management in Fleet

| Sean M. Lyden |
About a year ago, the fleet team at Eversource Energy (www.eversource.com) launched an initiative to standardize vehicle and equipment specifications across their three-state service area that includes Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Their objective: Cut fleet costs by limiting vehicle configurations to specific job descriptions. This would enable the fleet to strengthen its buying power […]
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The Pros and Cons of Driver-Facing Cameras in Utility Fleets

| Jim Galligan |
In-cab cameras have gained a foothold and acceptance among numerous service and freight delivery fleets for the technology’s ability to improve safety and lower accident and claim costs. Utilities, however, perhaps because of their different operational model and high system costs, appear to be relying on more traditional methods to manage risk and improve driver […]
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3-Point Checklist for Spec’ing the Right Backhoe

| Sandy Smith |
A backhoe is not likely to be the asset most often purchased for a utility company’s fleet. For example, Duke Energy – which has more than 15,000 fleet assets – “may only purchase three or four a year,” said Chris Jolly, Duke’s director of regional operations for Carolinas West. That means a purchaser may not […]
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Could Cutting the Cord Accelerate Electric Vehicle Growth?

| Sean M. Lyden |
If your fleet operates plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) – or is planning to do so – there’s an emerging technology you’ll want to put on your radar that could impact your vehicle selection and charging infrastructure decisions within the next year or two. It’s wireless EV charging, which proponents believe holds the key to widespread […]
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Leasing vs. Purchasing: Making the Right Choice for Your Utility Fleet

| Bill Doman |
When the time comes to add new vehicles to your fleet, the question of whether to lease or buy can seem daunting. The challenge of determining the best financial fit for your organization may feel overwhelming, but historically low interest rates have made leases increasingly attractive. Low interest rates are really just one consideration, however; […]
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Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting Maintenance Bay Lifts

| Fiona Soltes |
As Dale Collins, CAFM, has rightsized his fleet in recent years, the fleet services supervisor for Virginia-based Fairfax Water has discovered the need to rightsize his maintenance bay lifts as well. When the vehicle maintenance facility was built, the fleet had a higher percentage of heavy-duty dump trucks and crew vans, so the emphasis was […]
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Save the Date for Utility Fleet Conference 2017

| Sean M. Lyden |
As 2016 comes to a close, you’re likely evaluating possible fleet education programs for 2017 that can help you become more valuable in the industry – and indispensable to your employer. If that’s the case for you, then consider saving these dates on your calendar: October 2-4, 2017. Why? That’s when the second Utility Fleet […]
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