According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking sector was short of 60,800 drivers in 2018. The situation is so dire, and the Association projects that driver shortage may rise to 160,000 drivers by 2028 if the current trends are anything to go by.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
The current focus on sustainability is forcing investors, companies, and government regulators to invest in electric vehicles. The effort aims to reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming — a big part of that work focuses more on the transportation industry.
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A big part of managing a business fleet today is keeping your team connected through mobile devices and home computers. With your drivers all connected by phones, tablets, and in-vehicle computers; device security has become essential. From drivers to dispatch, it's important for every member of your team to understand device security and the potential risk if company devices are hacked, interfered with, or if customer data is somehow exposed along the way.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking, Misc
The mobility industry is continuously evolving. In 2022, we expect to see new trends in the mobility sector. Investors are heavily investing in the mobility industry to unlock new opportunities. The advancements in technology have inspired a desire for development in the mobility industry.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc
Successful fleet management requires a lot of organization. You need to track maintenance schedules, lease paperwork, fuel logs, and repair paperwork.
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Vehicle air conditioning is a must. It's not just a luxury, it's not just comfortable. In a business fleet, vehicle A/C can define workplace quality and health safety for your drivers.
The desire to have sustainable means of transportation of goods has grown in the recent past. The consumer's curiosity about electric vehicle models has increased since the introduction of hybrid functionality to the motor market by the Toyota Prius in the late 1990s. For exciting deals on sustainable work trucks, see Wilmar Inc's offers.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing, Fleet News, Misc
Customer service is key when running a fleet of vehicles for your business. After all, happy customers will keep coming back, and they may even refer their friends and family. But how do you know if your customer service efforts are successful? Here are five questions to help measure your success rate.
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To lease or to buy? That is a question that most fleet managers have when deciding to invest in a truck. A lot of times buying a Used work truck always seems like a better option for some business owners.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing, Fleet News, Misc
Fleet maintenance is necessary for any person running a logistics or delivery business. Therefore, implementing the fleet management system is mandatory for every business relying on transport.
Topics: Fleet Maintenance, Fleet News, Misc
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