Learn about geofencing and how to use it to your fleet’s advantage with zones and rules in MyGeotab. Geofencing for vehicles is the act of creating and defining virtual boundaries that trigger a specific action when a vehicle equipped with a GPS fleet tracking device, like the Geotab GO device, is within, entering or exiting that […]
Monthly Archives: August 2022
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 […]
Vehicle odometer is one of the most critical pieces of information for fleet managers. Read about potential issues and how Geotab maintains accuracy. Your Geotab GO device understands a lot about your vehicle’s health and the behavior and habits of everyone that drives it. When connected to your OBD II port, the Geotab GO device […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Asking the right questions will help you avoid the pain of transitioning. Making the jump from one provider to another is a complicated process and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Once the decision to switch is made, it’s important to know the right questions to ask to reduce the pain and prevent surprises in […]
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 […]
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