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    Rand McNally Names Doug Phillips as new CEO

    2 min read

    CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 – Rand McNally, a renowned leader in navigation, fleet management, and commercial transportation technology, today announced that Doug Phillips has been selected as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Phillips...

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    Maintenance, Fleet Management, Safety

    SafetyDirect Joins Rand McNally Following Acquisition.

    2 min read
    March 7, 2024 – CHICAGO – Enhancing its safety technology capabilities in the advanced telematics space, Rand McNally, the world's most trus...
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    Fleet Management, Trucking

    How to Optimize Your Food Delivery Fleet

    3 min read
    The food delivery industry is a competitive space. Knowing how to optimize your food delivery fleet is essential to increase efficiency and ...
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    Fleet Management, Trucking

    Delivery Fleet Management Guide

    4 min read
    Effective delivery fleet management is essential to optimizing your resources, vehicles, time, money, and drivers. Understanding how to opti...
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    Fleet Management, Trucking

    Wired vs. Battery Powered vs. Solar Powered Trackers: Which Is Right for Your Fleet?

    4 min read
    If you are weighing the benefits of hardwired vs. portable asset tracking devices or are wondering how they compare to solar-powered tracker...
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    Fleet Management, Trucking

    The Ultimate Guide to Oil & Gas Fleet Management

    5 min read
    While the size of your fleet doesn't matter, how you care for your vehicles does. Whether you have a handful of equipment or dozens of truck...
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    How Technology Can Improve Oil & Gas Fleet Safety
    Fleet Management, Trucking

    How Technology Can Improve Oil & Gas Fleet Safety

    2 min read
    The oil and gas industry plays a vital role in the energy market. It's one of the world's largest sectors, estimated to reach a global marke...
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    Fleet Management, Trucking

    How to Choose the Right Fleet Tracking Technology

    4 min read
    Having visibility on all the vehicles in your fleet at once can be a challenge, especially if a diverse range of units supports your company...
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    Safety, Trucking

    Trucker's Guide to Preparing for Hurricane Season

    2 min read
    Hurricane season for the Northern Hemisphere begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. During this time, it's important to have a plan in pl...
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    Fleet Management, Safety

    How to Prepare Your Fleet for Hurricane Season

    2 min read
    Each year, hurricanes cause devastating damage to fleets located in vulnerable regions. Knowing how to keep your fleet safe during hurricane...
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    Complete guide to FMCSA's ELD Mandate
    Fleet Management

    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Risk Management

    8 min read
    Fleet managers are constantly looking for ways to minimize fleet risk, streamline operations, and improve their overall risk management plan...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Safety
    Safety

    The Top 3 Risks to Your Fleet and How to Prevent Them

    2 min read
    Maintaining a fleet is an essential part of many industries, but it can be challenging even at the best of times. What are the most common r...
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    Fleet Management

    How to Create a Driver Rewards Program

    2 min read
    Drivers are vital to your fleet operations. No matter what you're moving, it takes reliable workers to get products, shipments, and other lo...
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    Fleet Management, Safety

    How Fleet Management Will Change Post-COVID

    2 min read
    Fleet-based businesses worked hard to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as industries adjust to a post-COVID world, fleet companies must...
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    Fleet Management

    How to Address & Modify Fleet Driving Behaviors

    3 min read
    Fleet drivers are a reflection of your business. When people drive aggressively, ignore company policies, or abuse equipment, you may end up...
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    Digital Transformation & Fleets
    Sustainability, Fleet Management

    Digital Transformation & Fleets

    3 min read
    As technology evolves, more and more industries are using it to transform their processes and improve their operations. In the fleet industr...
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    Safety

    6 Winter Driving Tips for Fleets

    3 min read
    Vehicle collisions are an unfortunate reality when winter weather rolls in every year. With accumulating snow and ice on the road, motorists...
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    2023 Trends in Fleet: The Future of Fleet Management
    Fleet Management

    2023 Trends in Fleet: The Future of Fleet Management

    5 min read
    Fleet management trends change rapidly as technology develops and common procedures evolve. Following and tracking fleet industry trends ove...
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    What Are the New FMCSA Hours of Service Rules?

    What Are the New FMCSA Hours of Service Rules?

    3 min read
    In an ongoing effort to provide flexibility for truck drivers, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced new hours of service (HOS) r...
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    Truck driver at safety inspection stop
    Safety

    How to Improve Your CSA Score

    5 min read
    As companies and drivers compete for the best jobs on the road, maintaining an excellent CSA score is of the utmost importance. By understan...
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    Fleet management platform visualization
    Fleet Management

    Extend Hours of Service by Reducing Loading Dock Dwell Time

    3 min read
    According to a DAT survey from 257 carriers in 2016, 54% of drivers say they wait anywhere between 3-5 hours every time they are at a shippe...
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    Why Your Fleet Needs Dash Cams
    Fleet Management

    Why Your Fleet Needs Dash Cams

    4 min read
    With dash cam technology installed in your fleet's vehicles and equipment, you can boost fleet performance, increase safety levels and save ...
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    Construction, Fleet Management

    Your Guide to Construction Fleet Management Software

    4 min read
    Managing construction fleets takes a lot of time and energy, but keeping your projects on schedule can become challenging when you’re strugg...
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    Fleet Management

    Best Practices For Scaling Your Fleet

    3 min read
    There are many benefits to growing your fleet business. Larger fleets can often leverage their size to get better supplier discounts, hire m...
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    Sustainability, Fuel Efficiency, Fleet Management

    How to Make Your Fleet Greener

    3 min read
    If you oversee dozens of commercial trucks, you're likely adding to United States emissions statistics each year. Following a green fleet st...
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    A white semi truck driving down a two lane highway surrounded by trees.
    Fleet Management

    Connected Fleets and Cybersecurity

    3 min read
    The introduction of technology and connectivity among fleets is increasing in popularity, as fleet managers are looking to improve their pro...
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    What Is Fleet Monitoring?
    Fleet Management

    What Is Fleet Monitoring?

    4 min read
    Fleet monitoring is the management of a company's mobile assets using tools such as GPS trackers and software. In recent years, fleet monito...
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    Fleet Management

    How to Improve Fleet Uptime

    3 min read
    Maintaining maximum fleet uptime requires understanding the components and systems involved in keeping every aspect of your operation runnin...
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    5 Fleet Management Tasks That Can Be Automated
    Fleet Management

    5 Fleet Management Tasks That Can Be Automated

    3 min read
    Being responsible for scheduling workdays and maintaining productivity means fleet managers must prioritize carefully to get everything done...
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    SOPs & Policies All Fleets Need
    Fleet Management

    SOPs & Policies All Fleets Need

    4 min read
    A standard operating procedure, also known as an SOP, is a tool used in a wide range of industries to help create efficiency, high-quality p...
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    Improving Driver Training and Safety with Video
    Fleet Management

    Improving Driver Training and Safety with Video

    3 min read
    Ensuring drivers are properly trained and follow best practices while on the road is essential for safety and success. One way to achieve th...
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    Preventive vs. Predictive Fleet Maintenance
    Maintenance, Fleet Management

    Preventive vs. Predictive Fleet Maintenance

    4 min read
    Fleet maintenance is a method of monitoring equipment and vehicles to service them before smaller problems cause large malfunctions or break...
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    How to Improve Fleet Visibility & Insight
    Fleet Management

    How to Improve Fleet Visibility & Insight

    4 min read
    What is fleet visibility? Fleet visibility allows managers to track and observe a fleet of vehicles while they're making deliveries or opera...
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    Fleet Management

    Your Fleet Management FAQs Answered

    5 min read
    It's not always easy to navigate the fleet management world, even if you manage one yourself. With so many factors to consider, like fuel co...
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    Fleet Management

    Fleet Total Cost of Ownership

    4 min read
    The total cost of ownership (TCO) is the estimate of all of the costs associated with a product. When it comes to TCO for a fleet, these cos...
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    A man driving a semi truck on a rainy day.
    Fleet Management

    The Risks of Not Using Truck-Specific Navigation

    3 min read
    Trucking isn’t a new industry, but learning truck navigation best practices and how to navigate the roads and highways of the world hasn’t a...
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    How Fleet Management Software Improves Visibility
    Fleet Management

    How Fleet Management Software Improves Visibility

    3 min read
    Visibility into fleet operations is larger and more important than ever before. Even so, maintaining well-organized documentation of data is...
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    Man driving a truck down a road, speaking into a radio.
    Fleet Management

    Preventing Unauthorized Fleet Vehicle Usage

    3 min read
    If you own and manage a fleet of vehicles, it's vital to know where they are at all times. Unauthorized trips are a huge risk for your busin...
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    Fleet Management, Safety

    5 Tips for Implementing Fleet Dash Cams

    3 min read
    Whether you have a delivery fleet, an oil and gas fleet, or a construction fleet, dash cams can offer a number of advantages for your daily ...
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    5 Top Challenges Fleet Managers Face Today
    Fleet Management

    5 Top Challenges Fleet Managers Face Today

    3 min read
    Fleet managers have to juggle many responsibilities in their day-to-day business, including regulations, costs, and time. The process of bal...
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    Fleet Management

    Building a Resilient Fleet

    4 min read
    If you're a fleet manager, you know countless factors affect your fleet's readiness. You can prepare for disruptions and changes by building...
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    Fleet Management

    Proactive Driver Coaching

    3 min read
    Risk management is one of the most important roles a manager can fill. The possibility of an accident is part of the job, but any manager ca...
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    Complete guide to FMCSA's ELD Mandate
    Fleet Management

    The Complete Guide to the FMCSA’s ELD Mandate

    5 min read
    If you manage a fleet of commercial motor vehicles, you must comply with the FMCSA's ELD mandate. This mandate embraces the 21st century and...
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    The 3G Sunset & Fleets
    Fleet Management

    The 3G Sunset & Fleets

    4 min read
    Managing fleets brings a lot of challenges — from keeping up with efficiency to instilling safety policies. One way you can work to streamli...
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    Fleet Tips for 2023
    Fleet Management

    Fleet Tips for 2023

    3 min read
    Another year is coming with opportunities for fleet managers to achieve new goals. The industry's current trends have many fleets aiming to ...
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    Why Fleet Managers Must Listen to Driver Feedback
    Fleet Management

    Why Fleet Managers Must Listen to Driver Feedback

    2 min read
    Encouraging and acting on driver feedback is one of the best ways fleet managers can enhance their business. Drivers are directly involved i...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Maintenance
    Maintenance, Fleet Management

    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Maintenance

    8 min read
    As a whole, fleet management is a complex job that involves numerous variables and responsibilities. It's no wonder most fleet managers feel...
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    Fleet Management

    How To Right-Size Your Fleet

    5 min read
    When it comes to your fleet, growth and declines are normal fluctuations as the economy and your internal operations oscillate. As these flu...
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    Fleet Management

    How To Improve Your Fleet’s Pre-Trip Inspections

    3 min read
    Pre-trip inspections are an essential and regular part of your fleet's operation. Inspections play a huge role in the safety of your drivers...
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    How to Choose the Best Fleet Dash Cam Solution
    Fleet Management

    How to Choose the Best Fleet Dash Cam Solution

    7 min read
    The advantages of a fleet dash cam are wide-reaching and can affect training practices, costs, fleet safety, and much more. But there are a ...
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    Fleet Management

    How to Recruit Truck Drivers During a Driver Shortage

    3 min read
    Drivers are the most important assets for your business. Without an experienced team, it's impossible to get deliveries and supplies from po...
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    Fleet Management

    How to Improve Communication Across Your Fleet

    3 min read
    Depending on the extent of your operations, you may have dozens of drivers working for your business. With employees traveling all over the ...
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    Fleet Management

    The Ultimate Guide to DOT Road Inspections

    7 min read
    If you operate a fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring your drivers pass Department of Transportation roadside inspections is crucial to yo...
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    Creating a Culture of Fleet Safety
    Fleet Management

    Creating a Culture of Fleet Safety

    4 min read
    When your priority is reducing accidents, safety isn't merely a box to tick off — it's a mindset. Can you shift the concept of "safety" from...
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    Fleet Management

    ELD Benefits Beyond Compliance: Why Your Fleet Needs ELDs

    3 min read
    9 Benefits of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) Beyond Compliance An electronic logging device (ELD) allows you to gain maximum insight into...
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    The Fleet Manager's Guide to ELD Solutions
    Fleet Management

    The Fleet Manager’s Guide to ELD Solutions

    5 min read
    An electronic logging device, or ELD, is crucial to most companies that manage fleets of commercial vehicles. Without these devices, it woul...
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    Roadside Inspection Guide
    Safety

    Roadside Inspection Guide

    2 min read
    Every year, roughly 4 million commercial motor vehicles in North America will go through a roadside inspection process. The objective of suc...
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    GPS Tracking Tax Incentives
    Fleet Management

    GPS Tracking Tax Incentives

    3 min read
    Fleet managers are always looking for ways to save money. Integrating new technology in fleet vehicles can make operations more efficient an...
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    Prepare your fleet for the holiday season
    Safety

    Preparing Your Fleet for the Holiday Season

    2 min read
    Your fleet is most likely in full operation all year. Working year-round means that, based on your location, you'll probably have drivers mo...
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    How to Choose the Right Fleet Navigation System
    Fleet Management

    How to Choose the Right Fleet Navigation System

    4 min read
    Fleet navigation systems are designed to help drivers get from one destination to another in the safest and fastest way possible. The essent...
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    7 Ways Fleet Telematics Lowers Insurance Costs
    Fleet Management, Safety

    7 Ways Fleet Telematics Can Lower Insurance Costs

    2 min read
    Having insurance for drivers and vehicles is a large part of fleet expenses. As with any regular expense for your business, however, it's im...
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    How to Keep Your Fleet Accountable
    Fleet Management

    How to Keep Your Fleet Accountable

    2 min read
    If you manage a commercial fleet, you rely on your drivers to complete tasks safely according to a deadline. Your staff is responsible for m...
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    What is route optimization and how can your fleet benefit?
    Fleet Management

    What is Route Optimization and How Can Your Fleet Benefit?

    2 min read
    Manually determining commercial trucking routes is a thing of the past that is inefficient and time-consuming. Even if you're using a web-ba...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Data
    Fleet Management

    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Data

    8 min read
    Fleet metrics are the key to running a successful business. With today's advancements in digital technology, collecting fleet data is easier...
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    How Distracted Driving is Costing Your Fleet
    Safety

    How Distracted Driving is Costing Your Fleet

    2 min read
    Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents. Whether a driver is texting or checking emails on their phone, distracted...
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    How to Improve Fleet ROI

    How to Improve Fleet ROI

    4 min read
    Your company makes many investments, but none may be as important as your ongoing investment in your fleet. Whether you deliver products, mo...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Safety
    Safety

    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Safety

    8 min read
    Implementing a fleet safety program, whether you manage a nationwide operation or local business, can foster safer operations while improvin...
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    Signs You Need Fleet Management Software
    Fleet Management

    Signs You Need Fleet Management Software

    3 min read
    Businesses that operate fleets need efficient ways to track them. Fleet management software, or vehicle telematics, allows you to manage dis...
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    What is the Canadian ELD Rule? | 2021 Canada ELD Mandate

    4 min read
    When is the Canadian ELD Mandate? The Canadian ELD mandate went into effect on June 12, 2021. Since then, E-Logs have been required for fede...
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    IFTA Compliance Guide for Fleets | IFTA Reporting Overview

    IFTA Compliance Guide for Fleets | IFTA Reporting Overview

    3 min read
    If you operate a trucking company in the United States or Canada, you're probably familiar with the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)....
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    How Fleet Technology Improves Customer Service
    Fleet Management

    How Fleet Technology Improves Customer Service

    3 min read
    Businesses that operate fleets need efficient ways to track them. Fleet management software, or vehicle telematics, allows you to manage dis...
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    How to Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs
    Sustainability, Fuel Efficiency

    How to Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs

    3 min read
    The cost of diesel fuel has traditionally been one of the largest expenses for trucking and transportation businesses. As a company owner or...
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    How to Decrease Truck Driver Turnover & Improve Retention

    How to Decrease Truck Driver Turnover & Improve Retention

    4 min read
    4 Ways to Decrease Truck Driver Turnover Truck driver turnover is a challenge faced by many businesses in the commercial transportation indu...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Compliance
    Fleet Management

    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Compliance

    9 min read
    All U.S. commercial vehicle operators are subject to federal safety regulations by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT's mi...
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    How to Implement Fleet Management Solutions Effectively
    Fleet Management

    How to Implement Fleet Management Solutions Effectively

    2 min read
    Fleet managers need a way to organize their fleet information and data. An established system stores data in a way that is useful for refere...
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    5 Benefits of a Unified Fleet Management Platform
    Fleet Management

    5 Benefits of a Unified Fleet Management Platform

    3 min read
    A fleet management system tracks and monitors vehicles and assets at all times in order to improve business efficiency. The system can store...
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    What is Telematics? | Benefits of Telematics for Fleets
    Fleet Management

    What is Telematics? | Benefits of Telematics for Fleets

    9 min read
    During the 1960s, the U.S. military saw the benefits of combining telecommunications technology with information technology and processing. ...
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    How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software
    Fleet Management

    How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software

    7 min read
    Choosing the best software to manage your fleet requires some research to identify options that meet your company's needs. With an understan...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management
    Fleet Management

    The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management

    7 min read
    To tackle the many aspects of fleet management, you need a clear-cut guide that outlines your responsibilities as a fleet manager and helps ...
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    What Are the New FMCSA Hours of Service Rules?

    What Are the New FMCSA Hours of Service Rules?

    3 min read
    In an ongoing effort to provide flexibility for truck drivers, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced new hours of service (HOS) r...
    Read More
    Truck driver at safety inspection stop
    Safety

    How to Improve Your CSA Score

    5 min read
    As companies and drivers compete for the best jobs on the road, maintaining an excellent CSA score is of the utmost importance. By understan...
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    Fleet management platform visualization
    Fleet Management

    Extend Hours of Service by Reducing Loading Dock Dwell Time

    3 min read
    According to a DAT survey from 257 carriers in 2016, 54% of drivers say they wait anywhere between 3-5 hours every time they are at a shippe...
    Read More
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