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What is Fleet Maintenance?

Ascent Fleet Services January 4, 2021 No Comments

Your vehicles are the most essential part of your fleet. Such a major investment requires proper care to make sure you’re running a productive business. This is where fleet maintenance comes in. In this article, we’ll answer the question “what is fleet maintenance” and why you should make it a top priority if you’re looking for successful fleet management. What is Fleet Maintenance? Fleet maintenance

What is Telematics?

Ascent Fleet Services December 28, 2020 No Comments

Telematics essentially combines the sciences of telecommunications and informatics. Combining the hardware and communication technology of telecommunications and the data processing analytics of informatics, put it on a map, and you have modern-day GPS based telematics. What Industries Use Telematics? Some industries benefit from telematics more than others. That comes down to how the system is used and the use case for each specific organization.

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What Costs are Involved in Commercial Truck Leasing?

Ascent Fleet Services December 27, 2020 No Comments

For any successful business, getting the most profit and saving extra costs on expenses is the main priority. This is also true in the case of trucking business, where it’s the business owner and fleet manager’s responsibility to find the best options when they’re expanding their business. For example, if the business is booming and you need to expand your fleet by adding more commercial

How Much Does GPS Fleet Tracking Cost in 2021?

Ascent Fleet Services December 26, 2020 No Comments

Protecting your fleet is an excellent investment, whether you have a few trucks or a large fleet you want to protect. So, how much does GPS tracking cost? This is the main question that fleet managers and company owners ask if they want to protect their investment. A good fleet management system won’t only protect your goods and drivers; it also guarantees the smoothest operation

Are Dash Cameras All The Same?

Ascent Fleet Services December 22, 2020 No Comments

The subject of dash cameras has been coming up more recently as the benefits of having one installed in your vehicle are becoming more substantial. As companies start the process of choosing a dash camera to install in their vehicles, they are finding that there are quite a few options to choose from. Sometimes choosing the wrong solution can cost your organization more in the

What is Asset Tracking?

Ascent Fleet Services December 21, 2020 No Comments

Asset tracking is the process of monitoring and recording physical assets using barcodes or GPS and RFID tags. By capturing vital information about the company’s resources and properties, you’ll be able to identify the status of the company’s assets and their locations at all times. Companies carry out asset tracking activities to protect their valuable assets and reduce unnecessary costs of replacement and maintenance. These

Are Dash Cams Legal?

Ascent Fleet September 21, 2020 1 Comment

Do you need Electronic Logging Devices or are not sure? In this article, we will go over some common reasons you will need to be compliant with the FMCSA’s ELD requirement. We will also cover some reasons your fleet can be EXEMPT from this mandate.

ELD Mandate Exemptions

Ascent Fleet August 25, 2020 1 Comment

GPS Tracking for Trailers

Ascent Fleet August 18, 2020 No Comments

Have you considered using a GPS tracker for trailers? In this post we will review the types of asset tracking as well as uncover some of the reasons and benefits companies use telematics to track their assets and make sure they are making the most of their assets.

One question to ask yourself is if you can always see your trailers, how would you best maximize the revenue in each one?

Where is a GPS Tracking Device Installed on a Car?

Ascent Fleet August 16, 2020 2 Comments

Looking to install a GPS tracking device in real time or need help finding the location of a hidden GPS tracking device that may be on the vehicle? If so, this article is for you. Whether you’re using the GPS trackers for fleet management, or just want one on your vehicle for personal reasons, there are plenty of reasons why people look to install a

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