Fleet Management in Focus

…and why we need to reduce our carbon footprint We hear the phrase “carbon neutral”, “carbon footprint” or “carbon emissions” used frequently when referring to a business’s environmental responsibility, or government legislation aimed at stemming the tide of global warming. How does it affect you and what can you do to be more ‘carbon aware’? ... Read the full article

Heavy equipment — tower cranes or bulldozers, graders or dump trucks — is a big investment for any company. When you spend millions on purchasing heavy equipment, you have to insure it. While your insurance may offer protection if the equipment is stolen, damaged, or causes damage to someone else’s property, there are things it ... Read the full article

The SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) model for deploying business applications is growing in popularity as a way for companies to reduce their IT spend without compromising the quality and usability of their software applications. An SaaS solution is simply Web-based software that is ‘rented’ by the user, as opposed to traditional, desktop software that is purchased up-front ... Read the full article

With fuel costs accounting for about 30% of your fleet’s total operating costs, it makes good business sense to minimize your gas bills as much as possible. Fleets tend to look at a lot of different options when it comes to curbing fuel use — including everything from deploying hybrid-powered vehicles to implementing fleet management ... Read the full article

When you’re a fleet driver you’re often driving the same route to the point where you know it really well. How long it takes to get from one job to the next, convenient shortcuts to beat the traffic, even the best coffee stops along the way. Drivers who frequently run the same route may feel ... Read the full article

When you’re in business, there are two ways to make more money – increase revenue or reduce expenses. In a down economy or when new business is in short supply, cutting back on expenses is a logical choice for fleets looking to stay competitive. One significant operating cost for fleets is insurance; and as your ... Read the full article

Diesel vehicles are the mainstay of most fleets, trusted for their hardworking reliability and toughness under even adverse conditions. But these workhorses need specialized care. Diesel engines operate under a lot more pressure than standard engines and need regular preventative maintenance to make sure they continue to perform at their best. The EPA is also ... Read the full article

There are two ways to review the performance of your fleet – using intuition (‘gut feeling’) or actual historical data. Managers who follow their ‘gut’ will often rely on their experience to make assumptions about fleet performance, and then base strategic decisions on these assumptions. But this can be dangerous, because they may overlook vital ... Read the full article

Many businesses have peak periods, and fleets are no different. Even when fleet operators don’t have their own busy season, their clients often do. For example, food and beverage distributors may find that grocery stores require more frequent deliveries around holiday periods, or pest control companies may experience a surge in demand during termite season. ... Read the full article

When it comes to tracking company asset like fleet vehicles, GPS devices are often wired to draw from the vehicle’s power supply. But some assets and equipment don’t have a power supply that you can connect to. The asset might be situated in an isolated location without power, or it may not be possible to ... Read the full article