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    WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

    Sep 14, 2020 5 minutes
    WORDS ROB McKAY

    Arare survey of fleet-owner and-manager attitudes to the significant issues they face has found the light of day.

    Software firm Verizon Connect recently released the findings of the study – the 2020 Australian Fleet Trends Report – undertaken by ACA Research, which confirms fuel costs are a central concern, with efficient use front of mind.

    Based on responses from 200 senior Australian fleet executives, the survey examines views surrounding driver behaviour, fuel usage, fuel tax credits and vehicle maintenance, and also covered the following industries: services, construction, production, retail and education.

    On some issues, they are divided into ‘distribution’, ‘construction’ and ‘production’.

    ATN sought out Greg Newham, head of Verizon Connect in Australia & New Zealand, for his take on the survey’s findings.

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