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
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
Successful fleet management requires a lot of organization. You need to track maintenance schedules, lease paperwork, fuel logs, and repair paperwork.
Topics: Fleet Management, 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.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Most growing fleet companies that rely on qualified drivers complain about struggling to find and hire reliable drivers. The following tools and tricks can magically increase your team's number of qualified drivers.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Successful trucking organizations do understand that operational efficiency usually depends on many factors, and drivers' motivation is one of them. Efficient operations in a company require not only top-quality equipment, seamless systems, productive and effective processes, but also experienced and properly appreciated drivers.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Misc
If you drive a gas-powered vehicle, you are already familiar with the check engine warning light. This signal can create a mix of emotions for different drivers.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Misc
Vehicle maintenance plays a crucial role in ensuring your vehicles are at their best for a long time. An oil change is one of the most vital maintenance practices for your vehicles' well-being and is usually an easy and painless process that Wilmar maintenance experts can do for you. You might be tempted not to replace your vehicle's oil until there is a visible problem.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
Fleet management can be an overwhelming task, especially during the upfitting phase. However, you can work on these mistakes and avoid delays and unforeseen risks.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Catalytic converters play a crucial role in vehicles, yet they often attract a lot of interest from the wrong people. Theft incidents are ever on the rise, making car owners jittery, and for good reason.
Topics: Fleet Management, Misc
Stay up-to-date with the latest tips and trends and fleet-related topics to help you keep your business running at the top of its game and driving your fleet forward!
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