The concept of sharing items with friends, family or neighbors is certainly nothing new. People have shared the use of assets for centuries. But thanks to the Internet, technological advances and a growing trend that values access over ownership, the concept of sharing is turning into a profitable and flexible economic model—one that fleets can benefit from.
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According to the AAA motor club, nearly 56% of U.S. drivers are planning a road trip this summer. Partly due to gas prices lower than they have been in 11 years, travel and gasoline consumption are on the upswing.
Take for example this past Memorial Day. AAA projected more than 34 million Americans traveling on the road to their destinations—an increase of 2.1% from last year.
Yes, it seems that the great American road trip is not only back, it’s here to stay.
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You have probably heard more news and buzz surrounding electronic logging devices (ELDs) and their December 2017 mandated use than you can count. Once again, you’re soon to be hit with more government rules and regulations—rules and regulations that slow productivity and make growing profitability and managing your fleet operations not exactly easy.
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The number of fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents is not only alarming, it is trending in the wrong direction. According to the National Safety Council, 2015 saw the largest one-year percentage increase in half a century with an estimated 38,300 people killed and 4.4 million injured on U.S. roads.
Just as alarming are the estimated costs associated with those accidents—a whopping $152 billion—including medical expenses, wage and productivity losses and property damage.
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In today’s competitive and complex business environment, keeping ahead of the game is becoming more and more challenging. Whether your fleet is large or small, costs are constantly fluctuating and customer expectations are higher than ever, making managing your fleet operations not exactly a walk in the park.
The good news is that getting ahead and staying ahead doesn’t need to be so challenging. In fact, challenges can be overcome and even turned into opportunities with the right tools in place, especially if those tools include a GPS-based fleet tracking system.
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Winter weather is here, time to get your fleet road-ready and reliable during these cold months. Playing weather-roulette with your fleet, drivers and daily operations is never a good idea. Take action and prepare for winter weather—rather than trying to predict it—so when Mother Nature plays her wicked winter games, you’ll know your drivers are safe and your fleet is in top condition to run at peak performance.
Follow these vehicle winterizing tips and even share them with your drivers and appropriate team members. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and can mean the difference between your vehicles rolling along or grounded.
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If you are a fleet manager, you are likely feeling more and more pressure to reduce your fleet’s carbon footprint by adopting green business practices. While we are all hesitant to embrace change, the fact is, reducing your fleet’s carbon footprint by taking steps to green your fleet is not just good for the planet, it is also good for your business.
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