Truck owners and companies in this sector across the country are going bankrupt. Reason? The operational costs (driver salaries, insurance, etc.) and competition are high. However, carriers that track their efficiency based on key performance indicators can beat this hostile environment.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance, Misc
Profit is usually the yardstick of business success, and without it, you are bound to close shop. Since you obtain profit by deducting expenses from income, it makes sense to keep the operating costs at a minimum to maximize your returns.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance, Misc
A Preventive Maintenance (PM) program comprises of scheduled servicing, repairs, inspections, and checks to identify and fix potential problems and ensure vehicles are road-ready.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
The fleet of vehicles in your company is an integral part of your investment. It is literary the 'wheels' upon which your business runs on. These vehicles, however, like any other equipment, are subject to wear and tear.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
Fleet maintenance accounts for the highest vehicle expense that fleet managers handle. Fleet management companies have stepped in to help fleet managers closely monitor their fleet's maintenance processes in a bid to generate savings.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
Whether it's vehicle breakdowns or collisions, downtime is inevitable when it comes to fleet vehicles. When a vehicle is out of service, it causes a knock-on effect; your operations stall, customers become unhappy, employees become jobless, and your revenue takes a hit.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
Whether you run a fleet of one or one hundred, refueling can become a major concern. There are a few methods for handling the refueling process, including reimbursements, cash payments, and corporate cards.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
Company vehicles are put to more intensive use than almost any personal vehicle. Business fleets work for more consecutive hours and do heavier work than even the most dedicated commuter. So the challenge of keeping your company vehicles clean should come as no surprise.
Topics: Fleet Maintenance
Fleet management refers to efforts by an expert fleet management company to organize, maintain and coordinate vehicles with the aim of upholding productivity.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet Financing, Fleet Maintenance
Fleet maintenance refers to the process of repair and upkeep of vehicles owned by a business or an organization. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness and safety of using these vehicles while handling company errands.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
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