3 Ways to Reduce Trucking and Cargo Theft
Fleet Management May 18, 2021 0

3 Ways to Reduce Trucking and Cargo Theft

Loss prevention in trucking starts with an understanding of what the most common targets of theft are in trucking: fuel theft, cargo theft and equipment theft. There are many means for criminals and drivers alike to commit theft from physical stealing to identity theft to credit card fraud. First, let’s explore the types of losses that are most labeled as theft in trucking.

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How to Serve More Customers Per Day to Increase Revenue
Fleet Management May 13, 2021 0

How to Serve More Customers Per Day to Increase Revenue

Most fleet managers in the field services and home services industry are aware of the importance of fleet management. But many do not know that they can improve their bottom line by optimizing their route planning, ensuring efficient dispatching, and using GPS tracking to ensure that drivers show up on time for their appointment with a customer. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how these things will help you serve more customers per day for higher profits.

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How Lowering Engine Idle Time Can Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs
Cost Savings, Fleet Management May 11, 2021 0

How Lowering Engine Idle Time Can Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs

As a fleet manager or business owner you may be looking for ways to reduce business costs or vehicle operating expenses. This is a fundamental problem for fleet managers when we first meet them. Take Rick A. for example. Rick’s business is all about getting the service truck to the customer. In the towing industry, customers on the receiving end want to know one thing: “When is my tow truck driver going to be here?”
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How to Use GPS Tracking & Telematics to Prevent Injury, Liability or Lawsuits
Driver Management, Fleet Management, Safety & Security May 6, 2021 0

How to Use GPS Tracking & Telematics to Prevent Injury, Liability or Lawsuits

Preventing accidents is crucial in fleet management. When it comes to preventing injury, liability and lawsuits, it’s important to have as many useful safeguards in place as possible.
Dash cams can serve as a vehicle “black box” if they’re recording during an incident. Telematics can help reduce accident rates. We’ll examine several ways you can use GPS tracking and telematics to create a safer fleet.

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Correlation Between Speeding, Hard Braking and Higher Accident Rates
Driver Management May 4, 2021 0

Correlation Between Speeding, Hard Braking and Higher Accident Rates

What Is the Correlation Between Speeding, Hard Braking and Higher Accident Rates?

Accidents are often preventable through the right mix of training, education, and tracking. Over a 10-year period there was a 12-percent increase in the total number of people killed in large-truck crashes, from 4,245 fatalities in 2008 to 4,761 fatalities in 2017 according to a report released in 2019 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Trucking accidents can be costly, both in terms of money and lives lost. Ensuring the safety of your fleet drivers and the community you serve should always remain top-of-mind. Accidents are costly and can be a major issue, so make sure you’re doing everything in your power to reduce the chances of incidents.

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