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 […]
Rules and reports to help fleets keep their vehicles in top condition. Scheduling maintenance has always been a best practice when it comes to safety and cost management. Costs associated with vehicle downtime include lost vehicle revenue opportunity per day, loss of driver productivity, penalties resulting from late deliveries. And now, with skyrocketing costs and […]
In the world of transportation technology, it pays to understand what your fleet needs and how your company could benefit the most from emerging technologies. GPS fleet tracking is a tried-and-tested technology that goes far beyond dots on a map. To get the most out of GPS tracking you should start by understanding what the benefits of […]
Learn how to prevent violations with the help of MyGeotab. Are you struggling with drivers receiving HOS violations and wondering what you can do to get ahead? According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2020 International Roadcheck, the top five driver out of service violation categories were: Hours of Service: 34.7% of drivers were placed […]
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on roadways throughout that week issuing warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, […]