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Does Having a Dash Cam Lower Insurance Premiums?

Ascent Fleet Services April 18, 2021 No Comments

How much does a dash cam reduce insurance? That’s a question that many people are asking because studies show how dash cams can lower accident rates. This article will go through the benefits of having a dash cam and how it can save you money on your insurance premiums by reducing the incidence of fraud. Dash cams are cameras, usually mounted inside the car, which

How Fleet Video Monitoring Can Prevent Unsafe Driving Practices

Ascent Fleet Services April 17, 2021 No Comments

Fleet vehicles are used in a wide range of industries, with millions of businesses relying on them every single day. With the increasing globalization of the economy, more businesses rely on fleet vehicle operators for transporting their goods across long distances. For this reason, transportation companies are the lifeblood of this country and it’s important that fleet vehicle operators operate these vehicles safely so they

Benefits of Using Video Telematics to Manage Your Fleet

Ascent Fleet Services April 6, 2021 No Comments

Lack of insight into driver operation of fleet vehicles can be costly. Road safety is a major concern, but the more basic problem can be loss of productivity due to vehicles not being driven in the “right” way. How beneficial can using video telematics be? According to a 2016 study conducted by Fleet Owner, using video telematics could reduce injury crashes by 35% and fatal

How Much Does a GPS Device Cost?

Ascent Fleet Services February 4, 2021 No Comments

A term that didn’t even exist a dozen years ago, telematics is the heart of successful fleet operations nowadays – all thanks to the speed of technology. This handy monitoring solution can increase your business’s productivity and profit, but the question is, how much does a telematics device cost? You may be thinking that such modern technology will put a dent in your expenses budget,

Are AOBRD devices still compliant? Differences between AOBRD and ELD

Ascent Fleet Services January 14, 2021 No Comments

Confused about whether or not your AOBRD device is still compliant? What’s the deal with the ELD mandate? Should you make the switch? And if so, how do you transition? We’re answering all of these questions and more in today’s article, as well as discussing the differences between AORBD and ELD. What’s an AOBRD? An AOBRD, which stands for Automatic On-Board Recording Device, is an

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

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