Are you looking to manage your fleet better and streamline your business operations? As business owners, saving time and money is always at the forefront of our mind. A fleet management software aims to cut costs, improve efficiency and reduce potential risks of your driver. Before we discuss what the best fleet tracking apps are, …
One way that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tries to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities in trucks and other commercial motor vehicles is to issue and enforce the hours of service regulations for all truck drivers in the United States. In this article, we’ll provide all of the information and answers you need …
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When temperatures plunge to sub-zero degrees, truck drivers need to perform safe practices when it comes to driving on dangerous road conditions like snow and black ice. Reduced traction on the roadway along with poor visibility will make any winter driving miserable. Every truck driver should follow the proper safety tips for winter driving to …
The easiest way to receive a fine is failing to fill the driving logbooks for the truck drivers. According to the FMCSA, all commercial drivers must have electronic logging devices (ELD). However, there are still circumstances where you’ll need to know how to properly fill out a driver log to comply with the hours of …
When you’re designing your safety incentive program for truck drivers, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind. Consider the perceived benefit to your drivers and how it could help achieve your company goals. The best driver incentive programs strike a balance between the two. Whether you’re looking to create your first driver reward …
Curious what the benefits of GPS tracking are? The transportation industry has become increasingly competitive in today’s market. Businesses are looking for a logistics solution that can provide an edge with faster shipping times, tracking information and location data, and quality customer service. Now fleet managers can utilize GPS tracking software to manage their remote …
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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
