OFM News:
This year, the Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Week was scheduled for March 3rd through March 9th. Citizens through this awareness were encouraged to prepare for the tornados and strong storms that typically occur during spring and summer. It is important that employees know where to go when severe weather threatens our area; therefore, OFM would like to share some tips with you if you’re in a car. Read more at Car Safety Tips During Severe Weather
National Auto Club (NAC)
Did you know…that roadside assistance program is available for State of Ohio Voyager account holders? NAC provides statewide emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NAC services included lock-outs, jump starts, tire service, and towing. During 2012 over 400 calls were made to NAC for assistance for a variety of reasons.
Reporting an Accident
Do you know what steps to take should you be in a car accident? See DAS Directive GS-D-01 Page 5- 6--What To Do In Case of An Accident
Supplier Updates:
U.S. Bank Announces Voyager Card Enhancements to Fleet Commander Online:
On Sunday, March 17th, U.S. Bank has four new enhancements coming to Fleet Commander™ Online. Changes include:
· Add “Merchant Address” as an option when generating a real-time activity report
· Add new parameters to exception reporting
· Include “Promo Code” in a Transaction Detail Report
· Better understand statement summaries with more specific “Payments and Adjustments: descriptions
Read more at US Bank Voyager
National News:
“Do As I Say NOT As I Do.” A new study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that people admit to doing many of the things that they find to be unacceptable for others to do. Read more at: Attitude Persists Among Drivers
Mark Your Calendar:
Upcoming Training: Thursday, April 25, 2013 -Fleet Ohio Data Entry Level Training will be held from 12:30 p.m., – 4:00 p.m., Birch Conference Room, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio. Pre-registration is required—please complete training request form on OFM website at Training Request Form. Additional training opportunities may be found on our website.
Useful Links: OFM can be reached at (614) 466-6607, 800-686-1521, or . When responding to a Newsletter item please use OFM Newsletter as the email subject. OFM website: OFM (http://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/GeneralServices/FleetManagement.aspx)