We know how difficult it can be to change your employee's driving behavior. It's a long and continual process but very necessary since risky driving behavior can put your feet at risk. Safe driving habits can decrease the likelihood of your drivers having an accident that leads to an injury or fatality.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
Driver rewards are a natural part of any fleet management system. Of course you're going to reward your best drivers, encourage your learning drivers, and discourage bad behavior. Building a whole rewards program makes sure this system is fair and properly motivating in the long-term.
Topics: Fleet Management
Running an electrician, plumbing, or other home service business is going to mean making a smart decision on whether to lease or buy your fleet vehicles. The decision on what to do can often become challenging if you're not really sure how to analyze what you need.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing, Fleet News
Let's face it, the digital maps of today are amazing. Without being dramatic, it could easily be said that responsive mapping software is one of the greatest inventions for field services since the cargo net.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking
Running a business can be challenging. Especially if you are the founder or CEO of the organization. From marketing to analyze financial statements and managing employees, you're in charge of it all. It's easy to fall into the bad habit of forgetting to maintain the vehicles in your fleet but it can have a negative impact on your feet in the long run.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
If you are a business owner or fleet manager it's very important that you analyze the company's financials and continuously look for ways to cut costs since it can directly impact your bottom line. Here are several strategies you can implement to reduce overall fleet expenses.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News
Running a construction or home services company is going to require fleet vehicles. You may need to send out dozens of your vehicles to construction sites to provide supplies or to transport workers or to deliver services. It's going to mean a major expense on your part if you decide to invest in trucks (and maybe even passenger cars).
Topics: Fleet Financing, Vehicle Leasing
Fleet management involves so much more than simply maintaining a fleet of business vehicles. You don't just send teams out in the morning and greet them when they come in after shift. In most cases, fleet managers are also responsible for planning the logistics of routing and task assignment for every driver and vehicle on the job.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
It is very critical that you select a fleet management company that is a good fit for your company. After all, they will be in charge of managing and helping to maintain your fleet and make sure your vehicles are safe on the road. Choosing the right fleet management company is an important process that should not be rushed. Especially since you will probably be in business with them for a long time.
Topics: Fleet Management
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