Posts by Annette Mcleod
When comparing conventional engines with electric vehicles, which option offers the more compelling TCO? Buying an electric vehicle (EV) is expensive. However, with an increased focus…
Autonomous Vehicles: Self-Driving CATs
Autonomous OTR vehicles may be commonplace as early as 2035. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know a thing or two at least about…
Weather Woes
Are your drivers ready for what’s coming? Oh, Canada! Floods, freezing, potholes, unseasonably hot and cold temperatures and bright sunlight. It can be difficult to prepare…
Benefits of a Ban
A ban on cell phone use while driving will reduce injuries and fatalities, as well as boost productivity. In a recent Travelers insurance online poll by…
Crash Ratings Matter
Do your research before making a purchase decision. Cost is often a deciding factor when buying new fleet vehicles, but of course you want to keep…
Forbidden Fruit
How to prevent inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. As amply illustrated by the ubiquitous appearance of sexual harassment issues in the news over the last few…
Performance vs. Perception
Are ‘China’ and ‘UHP’ mutually exclusive? Is it fair to say that Chinese-made products often compete on price alone? Perhaps. Yet when it comes to high-performance…
The Truth About Turbo
The pros and cons of all that extra power. The allure of turbochargers is that they can boost horsepower without a significant increase in weight. They…
Ray Brisby, Calgary Fire Department: A Gentleman & Scholar
NAFA recognizes Ray Brisby with an Excellence in Education award. Ray Brisby, Manager, Calgary Fire Department Fleet Operations, has been involved with NAFA Fleet Management Association…
Zero Tolerance Now!
Make your distracted driving policy clear. The problem of distracted driving has escalated along with the proliferation of our beloved handheld multimedia devices. From the U.S.…