Upfitting vans for fleet needs can be a bit tricky, but by steering clear of some common mistakes, you can save both time and money. Here's a friendlier breakdown of the top five upfitting blunders to avoid:
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Following Distance for Trucks & Fleets - Safety Tips
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Topics: Fleet Management, Misc
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In 2021, there were over 500,000 accidents involving large trucks. Among them, only 1 out of 5 accidents involved injuries, and less than 1 out of 100 accidents resulted in fatalities.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
An accelerometer is a sensor that measures acceleration forces, both static (like gravity) and dynamic (caused by movement or vibration). When installed in fleet cars, it can detect the tilt or orientation of the vehicle based on these acceleration measurements.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Misc
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Topics: Fleet Safety
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