Driver safety is of critical importance to those behind the wheel and the managers who look after the vehicles. If a driver isn’t responsible when on the road they could cause significant damage to the trucks and products, costing the company they work for a lot of money. Or even worse, someone could get seriously hurt or perhaps even lose their life. Read More
A 2015 survey by the global market research company Mintel revealed that 90% of homeowners believed that an attractive lawn and garden increased not only that appeal of their home, but its market value as well. This belief drives a multi-billion dollar national industry, with nearly $100 spent per capita annually. Read More
Like every industry or occupation, fleet management comes with its own commonly used terminology. While many of these terms have been in use for decades, the evolution of GPS fleet tracking means that more terms and definitions are being added all the time.
A fleet truck driver in the United Kingdom was recently jailed for crashing into the rear of a vehicle on a highway that resulted in serious injury to its three occupants. Footage from a dashcam installed in the truck revealed that the driver was texting while driving just before the incident.
Pool service business regulations are developed by government agencies to make sure that treated water facilities deliver a clean, healthy, and safe environment for owners and the community. The guidelines are state-specific and set a minimum standard such as the quantity of chlorine that pools should be treated with in order to reduce the risk of illnesses and injuries. For recreational water venues for example, state and local representatives normally do inspections to ensure that these regulations are followed. Read More
It’s no secret that Americans are distracted. Between all of the electronic devices, notifications, and people vying for our time, it can be difficult to disconnect and focus on the task at hand, especially on the road. But when we’re driving, distractions can be dangerous, even lethal. Read More
Running a transportation company is not a child’s play; especially when you are responsible for managing a fleet of vehicles. Without knowing the accurate location of each and every vehicle in the fleet, you will have to resort to a lot of guesswork. And, this is certainly not a good thing as you have deadlines to meet and promises to keep.
Power lines are vital to keeping communities running. For utility workers and tree care fleet workers, they can also be dangerous if not properly managed. Read More
Delivery driver behavior is one of the most important aspects a fleet manager has to deal with. If drivers are negligent behind the wheel, the results could be costly. Transported products could be damaged. Vehicles could wear down at a rate faster than expected. Worst of all, if a driver isn’t doing what they’re supposed to, an accident could occur, and people could get seriously hurt. Read More
Nobody’s really that interested in spying on you through your dashcam. But any delivery business owner or fleet manager will see the value in dashcams from the standpoint of safety, liability, and accountability. Read More
