This week, September 11-17, has been declared Brake Safety Week by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Law enforcement agencies across the United States and Canada will be performing brake inspections on commercial trucks in an effort to identify anti-lock braking system violations and other potentially dangerous brake problems.
The fleet world is abuzz with AT&T’s decision to completely shut down its 2G network by the end of 2016. However, according to some recent reports, the process of phasing the 2G network out is already underway. This means your fleet management system could face some major roadblocks in the near future. As a fleet manager, how can you prepare for this transition?
Very few things can affect your fleet’s efficiency and running costs as much as driving behavior. By improving your entire fleet’s driving behavior, you can reduce operational costs such as fuel expenditure, maintenance charges, insurance costs, etc.
Has your company decided to make GPS tracking a part of your fleet management strategy? Expect to enjoy the many benefits of improved driver monitoring and advanced route planning in the near future. While you are probably excited about these features, your employees, on the other hand, may not view the implementation of GPS tracking technology in such a positive light. You can use this as an opportunity to take control of the situation and change how the installation is received.
The world of liability risks can be full of countless what-ifs and endless sources of confusion for fleet managers. Without a talent for clairvoyance, it’s impossible to predict exactly what liability issues may arise in your fleet’s future and is thus impossible to prepare for all of these. That doesn’t mean, however, that you cannot prepare for the most common issues that may arise. While you could dwell on distant possibilities and hypothetical scenarios when trying to figure out how to limit fleet liability, using some actionable strategies to limit sources of exposure will generally yield much better results.
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
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.
Fleet Management News Digest from GPS Trackit. Featuring periodic updates on new fleet vehicles, fuels, laws, regulations, technology, PLUS some cool stuff.
When it comes to GPS tracking systems, we focus on building GPS Trackit as the brand that saves fleets money, saves fleets time and increases their profits. A brand itself should be unique, but there are elements that all successful branding strategies have in common. Here are some tips for building a brand that inspires prospects to become loyal customers and advocates.
GPS Trackit’s Advanced Truck Routing is the pinnacle of fleet truck routing and mapping integration. This robust routing engine gives you the ability to generate routes that will ensure accurate routing and safety for your trucks and commercial vehicles.
