You may not have given much thought to semiconductors, but they play a crucial role in the cars we drive.

Unfortunately, a semiconductor shortage is now making it difficult for carmakers to install some of the safety features that are becoming increasingly important, such as automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance.

Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc

There was once a time when there were more available drivers than there were trucks. Needless to say, that time is now long, long past. The primary problem faced by shipping fleets today is the driver shortage. 

Topics: Fleet Management, Misc

Although GPS navigation is generally considered an accurate way of knowing where you are, it's sometimes unreliable in a large metropolitan area. Because of this, fleets have been creating geofences - zones designed to help keep vehicles within boundaries - to work around those issues. 

Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking, Fleet News, Misc

Every business that wants to optimize profits must deduce ways to cut down on costs. For fleet business, fuel costs undeniably lead in the expenditure sheet.

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The emergence of the dashboard camera, or a dash cam, in short, has been one of this century's remarkable contributions, thanks to technology. The astounding footage caught by dash cams across the world has become a source of entertainment on the internet. However, that is just scratching the surface of what is possible.

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet News

Managing a fleet requires a clear-cut guide to outline the responsibilities of the fleet manager. You'll have to work harder, but a precise guideline will optimize your role. According to recent data from Qualified Carriers, the growth of micro fleets has outpaced the development of larger fleets in recent years. 

Topics: Fleet Management, Telematics, Fleet Tracking

Keeping a small business afloat in difficult economic times is exceptionally challenging. In 2021 alone, the annualized inflation in the US nearly surpassed 5%, a figure last seen over 30 years ago. 

Topics: Fleet Management, Misc

As a fleet manager, dealing with a small fleet is a significant challenge. First, you've to ensure that all the vehicles are in the best shape to meet the customers' needs. 

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Some local businesses need to improve their vehicle fleets throughout the year. Purchasing and maintaining a growing number of vehicles can be expensive, especially if it requires you to keep hold of these vehicles.

Topics: Fleet Management, Vehicle Leasing, Fleet News, Misc

Traditionally, insurance companies must cover all the repair expenses after an accident. However, your losses might go beyond scrapes and minor dents on your car's bodywork. An interested buyer might not be willing to pay the money he would pay for a similar fleet vehicle that hasn't been involved in an accident. 

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