Without a doubt, fuel represents a huge chunk of any fleet’s operating expenses.  Therefore it is fiscally sound to do everything possible to minimize fuel expenditures.  The following are some tips for increasing your fleet’s fuel economy. 1)      Your vehicles should always be in top shape.  Make sure they are receiving all necessary preventative maintenance and that their tires are always inflated to correct pressure.  Having just one under-inflated tire can cut fuel economy by 2 percent per pound of pressure below proper inflation. 2)      Encourage your drivers to use cruise...

For fleet managers, a relationship with a reliable roadside assistance program is crucial to your operation.  If a driver is having an issue with his or her vehicle, you need for the driver to be safe, the issue to be fixed, and your company’s vehicle back on the road as soon as possible, preferably all at a reasonable cost. When researching roadside assistance options, here are some things to consider: Do not be afraid to ask about the company’s response time, and see if online customer reviews back up the company’s statements.  This is a critical issue, because it is costing your company...

Fleet owners are increasingly seeing the value of adding truck driving simulators to the training regimen of their employees.  While one full motion simulation system can cost as much as $100,000, the cost is balanced by the many benefits. Truck driving simulators can help a company save money long term in several ways.  First, they assist in reaching training goals faster, and therefore, at a lower cost.  If a trainee is having an issue, they can practice it repeatedly in a simulator in much less time than they would be able to in an actual rig.  Second, one hour of training inside a truck...

Risk management is one of the many areas in which wireless fleet management can help your company improve its bottom line.  To that end, we would like to provide fleet managers with some important safety tips they can pass along to their drivers. The most important part of any moving vehicle is the driver.  Drivers should always make sure to get plenty of rest before getting behind the wheel. Vehicle blind spots are a major cause of accidents.  Drivers should be aware of the size of the blind spots around their vehicle and mindful of any traffic that may be in those areas. Drivers should be on the...

Wireless fleet management services improve your fleet operations. This technology combines patented remote diagnostic monitoring with GPA-based Automatic Vehicle Location Systems.  Risk management is just one of the many areas in which fleet management services can help your company improve its bottom line. Did you know that about 20% of all fleet vehicles are involved in accidents each year?  Each accident not only comes with the steep costs associated with personal injury and vehicle repair/replacement, but opens your company up to liability and increased insurance rates.  Naturally, these are all...