Rules, policies, and procedures are not “safety.” Safety and accident prevention come down to human behaviors. After all, rules won’t always stop your drivers from making unsafe choices. A fleet safety policy and related fleet safety programs will protect you from litigation and set the standard in place for your employees. But why is a […]
A fleet has no greater asset than its drivers. Protecting the health and well-being of your drivers and ensuring they get home safely to their families each night is critical. Your drivers’ behavior and performance are also the key to your company’s reputation, reliability, and profitability. As a result, keeping them safe, retaining them as […]
If you’re not on a continual quest as a fleet manager to use data to hone your processes, create efficiencies, and conserve your fleet budget, you’re not doing your job. Over the years, you’ve figured out how to manage well enough through automated rules and exception reporting. But there was always the promise that these […]
Global Ready-Mix Concrete Market was valued at USD 181.14 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1427.31 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 8.50% during the forecast period of 2022-2029. The increasing investments in the construction industry extend profitable opportunities to the market players in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. […]
Carriers are optimistic about growth in volume and rates this year, despite rising fuel and equipment costs that are squeezing profitability, according to the latest Bloomberg and Truckstop.com survey. About 72% of respondents expect load growth over the next six months, vs. 71% in 4Q and 1Q a year ago. Temperature-controlled carriers were most optimistic […]
More than 40 state agencies in Ohio will begin using fleet management technology by Geotab to improve operational efficiencies in areas like fuel consumption, route design, idling, and the application of materials like sand and salt. The contract enables state and local government agencies to equip fleet vehicles with Geotab’s connected IoT technology, which can […]
As the auto industry shifts away from fossil fuels and toward battery power, lithium is in the spotlight. Demand for the metal has skyrocketed recently, as has its price. The bad news for the world is that it potentially has nowhere near enough of it to power all the electric vehicle (EV) batteries it wants […]
Back in the mid-2010s, the City of West Jordan, Utah, realized its police vehicles were in bad shape and began discussing ways to bring the fleet up to date while reducing repairs and downtime. It decided on leasing and began in 2015 with the first group of vehicles. However, a change in leadership brought about […]
Each year brings new challenges in the construction industry, and 2022 is no different. COVID-19 has been with us for more than two years, and the decisions made by governments and businesses in the early stages of the pandemic are still affecting the markets today – and will for some time. According to an analysis […]
While semi truck towing is an option available at your disposal in the event of a breakdown, it is ideal that you know the most prevalent causes of semi-truck breakdowns, so you can prepare accordingly. Tire Blowout When hauling heavy loads across vast distances, tire blowouts can be a significant concern. To minimize the risk […]
