There are several misconceptions about leasing that you might use to improperly justify paying cash to acquire a new car. In reality, leasing is an investment tool that allows you, without immediately giving away a large number of your own funds, to have a modern and high-tech vehicle.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing, Misc
A full-service lease can be pretty tempting when you are looking to build a stable annual fleet operations budget. But is it the best bang for your buck?
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Selling your fleet vehicles is an important part of the fleet management lifecycle. Ideally, your fleet and business are going to last longer than the useful working duration of your vehicles.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
By 2021, 37 deaths were caused by faulty airbags recalled in over three million cars. Earlier, a GM flawed ignition switch caused 124 fatalities. These deaths happened both before and after the recall.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Running a safe and efficient commercial fleet is a team effort, no fleet manager can do it completely alone. You also rely on your drivers and maintenance team to keep your fleet operations rolling smoothly.
Topics: Fleet Management, Misc
If your business operates a fleet, you need a way to keep track of them. From maintenance and drivers to safety and efficiency, there is no limit to the number of factors that can impact the bottom line of your outfits, so it's crucial to know where your fleet stands.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking, Misc
Recent global events have sent fuel prices skyrocketing to upwards of $5 a gallon. This is a financial burden for commuting individuals, but this massive rise in prices could be devastating to the fuel budget of a commercial fleet.
Topics: Fleet Maintenance, Fleet News, Misc
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, pushing millions of entrepreneurs out of business and leaving many small and middle enterprises with looming debt crisis. However, with the world slowly picking itself up from the rubble, most entrepreneurs and business holders like you have learned some hard lessons to take into the future.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Running a business fleet, and tracking your vehicles is a practical and modern way to take good care of the fleet. You need to know where your vehicles are when they are on route to services, working with clients, and visiting job sites.
Topics: Fleet Tracking, Fleet News, Misc
Today, vehicle tracking is a common word to many car owners. Ever since the innovation of car tracking, companies have been using it to safeguard their mobile possessions. There're many benefits realized when businesses use vehicle tracking systems in their fleet of vehicles.
Topics: Fleet Tracking, Fleet News, Misc
Stay up-to-date with the latest tips and trends and fleet-related topics to help you keep your business running at the top of its game and driving your fleet forward!
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