There are almost countless variables that fleet managers have to account for on a daily basis. Everything from inclement weather to a job site issue can endanger your equipment, vehicles, and other company assets. Fortunately, there are a few solutions you can implement to minimize the impact of these variables on your fleet. No matter what industry you’re in, you can use these five fleet protection strategies and solutions to keep your assets secure.
Wondering how the largest fleets in the world run their system? The secret lies in the proper utilization of a quality fleet management system. These corporations have perfected their fleet management system and streamlined the back-end of their operations. Let us have a look into one of the largest fleets in the world- the LA Metro Bus Service
Vehicle telematics can do a lot more than you know. If you have installed telematics for your fleet of vehicles, you already know how the system is helping you improve the efficiency of your fleet. However, did it ever occur that the advantages of telematics might go beyond just vehicle monitoring and fuel saving?
Knowing how to select a fleet management solution can go a long way towards improving the efficiency of a fleet, reducing the operational costs and streamlining the process of maintaining a fleet. The question is “How do you select a fleet management solution that works the best for your team?” Well, to answer that, the first thing you need to understand is that every business i
Want to know how to improve driver behavior to enhance the efficiency of your fleet? Managing the fleet of vehicles is nothing short of a daunting task and fleet managers have to cope up with a variety of challenges. Drivers are the lifeline of a fleet and improving driver behavior is the key to managing a fleet effectively.
In a workplace with a culture of accountability, both employees and their employers hold themselves accountable for the work they perform. So, how does one foster a culture of accountability in their own workplace? While each company’s approach may differ based on their unique circumstances, there are a number of things all leaders can do to encourage accountability among their employees. The following tips will help you get started.
Although the date of compliance for the ELD mandate issued by the Department of Transportation will not come until the end of 2017, this almost-halfway point between the mandate’s date of issue and the date of compliance is a valuable one for your fleet. And, whether you are fully invested in this electronic transition or if you plan to go into it kicking and screaming, now is the time to prepare or the switch.
Is your company up-to-date and compliant with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations? Are you prepared for a DOT audit? Is your company even subject to DOT regulations? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, it may be time to take a look at your fleet’s degree (or lack) of compliance.
Everyone understands the risks and costs typically associated with distracted driving, but what many businesses fail to realize is how devastating the consequences of distracted driving incidents can be for their bottom line. If your business manages a fleet, even a single instance of distracted driving can put your operation–and your employees–at risk.
Many articles and reports have sung the many praises of good fleet management systems and telematics. This has made it relatively easy to find information about all the benefits of integrating such systems. These systems have proven their worth as fleet management solutions time and time again. So much so, in fact, that this continual proof prompts another question: what is the cost of not integrating fleet management systems into your fleet?
