The Distraction of Eating & Driving for Truck & Van Drivers
Fleet Management July 2, 2021 0

The Distraction of Eating & Driving for Truck & Van Drivers

The Distraction of Eating & Driving for Truck & Van Drivers

Discussions on the issue of distracted driving tend to focus on the most prevalent problem: cell phone use. However, fleets that are looking to combat driver distraction in their operations effectively would be remiss to not address another problematic driver distraction: eating and driving.

So, before autonomous cars arrive and allow fleet drivers to easily munch on the go in their work vehicles, fleets should consider how detrimental eating and driving can be regarding the safety of their drivers and vehicles.

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The Telematics Benefits That Matter to Fleet Managers
Fleet Management July 1, 2021 0

The Telematics Benefits That Matter to Fleet Managers

The Telematics Benefits That Matter to Fleet Managers

Telematics and GPS solutions have evolved and adapted to new industry innovations to match the growing needs of fleet managers.

As of 2018, 30-40% of the fleet market was reported to be using a telematics product 1, a percentage that is still continuing to grow as more fleets find these solutions increasingly valuable to their business.

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How to Simplify Fleet Maintenance and Repair Records
Fleet Management June 24, 2021 0

How to Simplify Fleet Maintenance and Repair Records

How to Reduce Fleet Maintenance Problems

Your job as a fleet manager or fleet owner is complex because you have to manage preventive maintenance, service history, multiple service dates, manufacturer recalls and track the costs of many vehicles in your fleet. This work is more complicated when the data is spread across multiple systems, spreadsheets and paper documents.

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How Aggressive Driving Impacts Fleet Fuel Costs
Fleet Management June 10, 2021 0

How Aggressive Driving Impacts Fleet Fuel Costs

Fuel is one of the most expensive regular costs that businesses have to deal with. The American Transportation Research Institute found that fuel costs were the second-highest cost to trucking fleets behind only driver wages, making up as much as 24% of regular operating costs. Fuel prices can be volatile and subject to sudden increases based on factors as unpredictable as international politics, the weather, or even cyber warfare. These factors make it difficult for fleets to predict their impact.

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The Cost of Unplanned Fleet Maintenance: What You Need to Know
Fleet Management June 9, 2021 0

The Cost of Unplanned Fleet Maintenance: What You Need to Know

When your fleet vehicles break down during service, the cost of unplanned fleet maintenance can add up—fast. There are the hard costs associated with the vehicle repairs. There are wages to pay. Plus the cost of delayed service or shipments to your customers while you wait for your out-of-service vehicle to be repaired.

Did you know that a repair performed at an outside location as opposed to an in-house shop can make maintenance costs up to 40% higher?

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