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 [...]
Fleet managers know GPS tracking can improve their business as well as support their driver safety efforts, but many worry about how their drivers will react. Some drivers view the technology as invasive and a sign their employer does not trust them behind the wheel. This kind of thinking can breed contempt, which is why [...]
The legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use is spreading rapidly across the United States and neighboring countries. With 31 states legalizing medical marijuana use in the US, 10 states and D.C. permitting recreational use, Canada allowing recreational use, and Mexico conceding to medical use, there is a very real possibility that truck drivers [...]
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds an International Roadcheck to inspect commercial vehicles and ensure maximum safety on the highways. This year’s inspection ran from June 4-6 and CVSA released the results of the 72-hour event at the end of August this year. Compared to the previous year, the results were mostly [...]
Proper fleet management relies on driver accountability. Prior to GPS tracking solutions, fleets had limited visibility into how drivers operated their vehicles. Without this insight, there was no way to target safety initiatives or prove drivers completed deliveries. Accountability is a multifaceted issue and GPS tracking solutions can address this unique challenge. Improve ETAs and [...]
Maintenance is an unavoidable expense in the trucking industry. However, taking a proactive, smart approach to maintenance can keep costs down and help improve the longevity of fleet vehicles. Trucks are made of moving parts and all that friction causes degradation. The following tips can help fleets keep their trucks in good shape: Prepare for [...]
When GPS first hit the market, it was little more than dots on a map of questionable accuracy. Over the years, upgrades have refined the technology to a critical tool for fleet safety, cost savings, and efficiency. Time and competition have driven down the cost of this useful device. Fleets that are still on the [...]
The sight of a blown out semi-truck tire on the side of the road is an all too common thing. Despite the fact that drivers should be checking their tires before and after every drive, they manage to pop with disturbing frequency. The resulting chaos can cause car accidents as tire debris litters the highway. [...]
Every driver knows that pre-trip inspections are important. However, the driver shortage, tight deadlines, and hours of service (HOS) regulations can make many drivers feel compelled to rush through the process in favor of getting on the road faster. Unfortunately, while completing more trips in less time will yield more money, it can also cause [...]
Telematics are shifting the paradigm within the transportation industry. The ability to observe and analyze driver behaviors and vehicle condition throughout each day, week, and month presents tremendous opportunities to improve numerous inefficiencies. Idling is a powerful example - reducing the time drivers spend at idle reliably decrease fuel costs by more than 10%, often [...]