When a vehicle breaks down, your problems are only just getting started. Immediately, that’s a journey disrupted, a driver unable to work, and expensive labour and parts. As if these things weren’t ba...
It’s easy to forget things when we’re stressed or busy, but when it comes to fleet safety, there’s really no excuse. Following every policy and procedure to the tee is easier said than done, which is ...
Operating heavy vehicles is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. According to Trucks.com, 745 truck drivers were killed on the job in the U.S. in 2015, accounting for slightly more than...
As a fleet manager, you know that commercial vehicles and their freight are valuable—but so do thieves, who are becoming ever-more creative in their attempts to steal them. In as many as 10% of cargo ...
A stolen vehicle is every fleet manager’s worst nightmare. You don’t just lose the vehicle and its contents. You end up wasting valuable time making insurance claims and dealing with the authorities—n...
Car rentals companies have two statuses to think about: on rental and off rental. As a rental fleet manager, you need to know how to make the most of your vehicles during both. When a car is on rental...
When it comes to the cost of fleet accidents, the obvious costs, like repairs and insurance excess, are very often just the tip of the iceberg. Repair costs and insurance excess charges are easy to pl...
The simple fact is good drivers become bad drivers if they work while tired—even if they’re the most talented or experienced person on your team. For this reason, drivers must stick to their Hours of ...
There’s a popular saying in business that goes: “If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it,” and the same couldn’t be truer for fleet management. Knowing where your money is going is the best way ...