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The Top 5 Reasons Truckers Leave a Fleet

Posted by PS Energy Group on Sep 28, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Even though truck drivers are essential to U.S. economic stability and growth, they are commonly an under-appreciated group that doesn’t get the respect they deserve. Think what would happen if truck drivers decided not to show up for work. Grocery shelves would be empty, raw materials wouldn’t be supplied to manufacturers, new products wouldn’t be developed, gas stations would have no fuel, and hospitals would be lacking the medical supplies and pharmaceuticals needed to treat patients. These are just a few of the “doomsday” scenarios that would become a reality. Nothing moves without truck drivers. Practically everything we use or consume at some point is transported on a truck.

Tags: Fleet Management

5 Reasons to Invest in a Backup Generator

Posted by PS Energy Group on Sep 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM

To get an idea of the importance of having a backup generator for your business, think about what could happen if an unexpected power outage occurred. You would not be able to access data, complete sales, manufacture products, connect with customers, ensure employee and customer safety, and could be forced to shut down your business until power was restored. This can add to the loss of revenue, excessive downtime, loss of customers, corrupt/lost data, property damage, and a damaged reputation — none of which any business can afford.

Tags: Emergency Fueling, Asset Management, Risk Management

The Benefits of Tank Monitoring for Airport Ground Support

Posted by PS Energy Group on Aug 24, 2021 10:00:00 AM

To keep airport facilities running smoothly, efficiently, and safely, ground support crew and ground support equipment (GSE) must be firing on all cylinders 24/7/365. If not, there’s an imminent risk that ground-handling services performed on an aircraft at the terminal gate may not be performed promptly or, worse, not conducted safely.

Tags: Fuel Management, Asset Management

Reining in Insurance Costs for Fleets

Posted by PS Energy Group on Aug 10, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Rising fuel and maintenance/repair costs are always a hot topic for fleet owners and managers. But what’s typically not as top of mind is the rising cost of fleet vehicle insurance premiums over the last couple of years. With premiums steadily rising and, in some cases, even doubling, owners and managers need to be thinking more about insurance and how to keep premium costs under control.

Tags: Fleet Management, Risk Management

The Benefits of Solar for Businesses

Posted by PS Energy Group on Jul 27, 2021 10:00:00 AM

With solar energy becoming more affordable and accessible than ever before, businesses across the U.S. are increasingly investing in solar as a reliable, clean, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly power source. From Fortune 500 companies to small/midsize businesses, on-site commercial solar installations are booming. These panels can be installed on rooftops, in parking lots, or ground-mounted.

Tags: Industry News & Reports, Risk Management

Boost the Efficiency of Last Mile Fleets

Posted by PS Energy Group on Jul 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

With e-commerce increasingly becoming a more significant percentage of U.S. retail sales, last mile delivery fleets have never been busier. E-commerce is projected to grow to 19.2% of all U.S. retail sales by 2024, and the North American last mile delivery market is projected to grow by $58.91 billion between 2021 and 2025. To meet the demand and be competitive, fleet managers must ensure their last mile delivery fleets run at top-notch efficiency.

Tags: Fleet Management, Asset Management

How to Build a Driver Retention Strategy

Posted by PS Energy Group on Jun 15, 2021 11:15:00 AM

The truck driver shortage is one of the biggest challenges the U.S. trucking industry currently faces. Looking ahead to the future, it’s going to get even more challenging. According to the American Trucking Association, the April 2021 shortage of 63,000 will climb well over 100,000 by 2022 and close to 180,000 by 2026.

Tags: Fleet Management, Industry News & Reports

Finding the Right Bulk Fuel Provider for an Airport Facility

Posted by PS Energy Group on Jun 1, 2021 11:00:00 AM

For airport administrators, there’s no question that procuring, managing, and monitoring fuel for ground vehicles and facilities can be a real challenge to balance. What is also undisputed is that fuel is one of the most significant expenses for airport facilities. Controlling fuel costs by improving fuel efficiency and reducing waste should be a top priority.

Tags: Fuel Management

Pros and Cons of the Most Common Green Fuels

Posted by PS Energy Group on May 18, 2021 3:30:00 PM

With lowering fuel and maintenance costs, compliance with government regulations, and reducing carbon footprint being top priorities for businesses that operate fleets, it’s no wonder that fleet managers are increasingly turning to green fuels to power their fleet vehicles. A 2020 fleet purchasing survey indicated that interest in green fuels is on the rise after remaining relatively flat for the last several years.

Tags: Fleet Management, Fuel Management

Considerations for Bulk Fuel Purchasing

Posted by PS Energy Group on May 4, 2021 10:30:00 AM

With fuel being a top expense for fleets, determining the most cost-effective purchasing method to fuel your vehicles and equipment requires careful consideration. While there’s no common “one method fills all”, what is common among all fleets is the need to manage the price of fuel and offset the risk of fuel price volatility. Choosing the method that best matches your specific requirements can help you tackle this need head-on.

Tags: Fuel Card, Emergency Fueling, Fuel Management

The Top 5 Reasons Truckers Leave a Fleet

5 Reasons to Invest in a Backup Generator

The Benefits of Tank Monitoring for Airport Ground Support

Reining in Insurance Costs for Fleets

The Benefits of Solar for Businesses

Boost the Efficiency of Last Mile Fleets

How to Build a Driver Retention Strategy

Finding the Right Bulk Fuel Provider for an Airport Facility

Pros and Cons of the Most Common Green Fuels

Considerations for Bulk Fuel Purchasing

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