Commercial transportation safety is a multifaceted issue. It’s not just the responsibility of drivers or fleet managers. Implementing a culture of safety is a team effort that involves every employee in a trucking company. From 2015 to 2016, fatal accidents involving trucks increased by 3%. In almost three-fourths or those incidents, some form of encroachment [...]
Winter weather can wreak havoc on trucking companies as they attempt to stick to delivery schedules despite snowy or icy conditions. Wintry environments worsen existing risks while adding new ones into the mix so fleets need to take every precaution they can to improve driver safety. Winterizing fleet vehicles in the following ways can help [...]
GPS tracking provides a number of benefits and can improve cash flow when utilized appropriately. However, simply throwing technology at a fleet won’t make it operate any better. Fleets need to make sure their GPS tracking system has the best features to ensure maximum productivity, profits, and more. GPS tracking systems also provide telematics data, [...]
With the driver shortage not showing any signs of slowing down and ever-increasing costs, fleet managers need to be creative and proactive in their efforts to improve cash flow and profits. The following are several methods fleets can employ to cut down on unnecessary costs as well as improving incoming funds: Optimize driver routes. GPS [...]