AFLA Conference Archives-Safety, Maintenance & Supply Chain

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In a session focused on fleet driver safety amidst current challenges, Steve Bender introduced experts discussing economic pressures, supply chain impacts, and rising costs. Mike Antich moderated a panel featuring Brian Barber from MasterRack, Lisa Neggs of FleetPride, Ralph Wessel from Valenius Williams, and Corey Wanorowicz from NoCell. They addressed issues such as part shortages, extended vehicle service life, and new safety technology's role. The discussion emphasized the necessity of effective communication and cooperation among fleet managers, FMCs, and upfitters to manage prolonged vehicle service, keep fleets operational, and maintain safety. The panel suggested over-communicating with drivers, anticipating maintenance needs, and being flexible with vehicle selectors as strategies to mitigate these challenges. They also highlighted the importance of planning, the creative sourcing of replacement vehicles, and maintaining robust driver safety programs despite potential delays in implementing safety technologies. Audience interaction brought up the potential of car sharing and automation as future trends to address fleet challenges.

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Moderator: Mike Antich
Panelists: Brian Barber, Lisa Kneggs, Ralf Wessel and Corey Woinarowicz

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Location Tucson, AZ

Year 2022

Keywords

fleet driver safety

economic pressures

supply chain impacts

rising costs

vehicle service life

safety technology

effective communication

fleet management

car sharing

Tucson, AZ

2022