The average driver is all too familiar with the crippling hassle and fatigue associated with vehicle breakdowns and could ultimately benefit from routine vehicle maintenance. We all know more drivers need to keep on top of their vehicles, but how can this be scaled to apply to your fleet?
Since the publication of the ELD mandate, fleets across the country have been transitioning to electronic logs. If your fleet still needs to convert to electronic logs, consider using the following tips for navigating the transition.
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.
