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Monthly Archives: August 2022

How long does Geotab keep my data?

Learn more about Geotab’s data backup, retention and security policies. In the digital age, people store a significant amount of important and valuable information on their computers, mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices. Whether it’s financial documents, family photos or other miscellaneous files, every file you keep likely has some importance to you, and […]

City of Austin, Texas: Managing fleets with telematics in a once-in-a-century storm

The City of Austin, Texas’ fleet operations services an inter-city region of 4,200 square miles and needed an enterprise solution to cut costs, improve efficiency and increase its safety profile. It found a solution in Geotab, which was successfully put to the test in February 2021 during Winter Storm Uri. The once-in-a-century storm caused massive […]

How to maximize fleet asset utilization

Use fleet utilization reports to see if vehicles are being utilized efficiently or inefficiently. Tracking the use of vehicles has always been an important part of fleet management. In this new, fast-changing environment, fleet asset utilization is even more vital. Understanding how vehicles are being used and where there is imbalance, can help inform your […]

Truck-Driver Pay Rose 11% Amid Strong Freight Demand Last Year

Wages for truck drivers rose at a double-digit pace last year as companies laid out hefty salaries, bonuses and benefits packages to recruit workers in a market marked by tight labor conditions and high freight demand. The American Trucking Associations said in its annual salary survey that average wages for drivers of big rigs, from […]

Keep your fleet up and running with the Geotab Roadside Add-In

Use comprehensive fleet roadside assistance to make sure your fleet stays up and running, even after a vehicle breakdown or collision. Roadside assistance might not be top-of-mind for most fleet managers, but why not? Chances are, your fleet isn’t experiencing roadside events on a very regular basis if you keep up with regular maintenance and […]

How to Get Drivers to Accept Dash Cams: Fleet Managers Playbook

In today’s competitive industry, safety is one of the best ways to differentiate your fleet. Utilizing in-cab video telematics is one of the most effective methods to achieve that. But getting drivers to use dash cams can be challenging. Many commercial drivers feel they are intrusive, limit their independence, and/or think dash cams are only there to spy on […]

A guide to switching ELDs

Many fleets already have electronic logging devices (ELDs). With the U.S. mandate in place — and the Canadian mandate to be enforced beginning in January, 2023 — ELDs will become a requirement. Ideally, an ELD addresses your specific needs — it helps you stay compliant, resolve driver issues quickly and pivot with evolving objectives. It’s […]