As Fuel Goes Up – Keep Your Costs Down – with 7 quick tips
Over the past several weeks, the steady climb of fuel prices has the transportation and consumer industries abuzz with rumors of prices hitting as high as $5 per gallon at the pump in 2012. Article...
View Article$5 Fuel – Are you passing the buck?
As the nation braces itself for what may be the most significant fuel increase yet – fleet managers again face the challenge of figuring out how to keep routes profitable. For many this means passing...
View ArticleThe Rising Costs of Having Your Own Fleet: Beyond Buying
When purchasing new vehicles for your fleet – people spend a tremendous amount of time focused on the initial cost of obtaining vehicles. Depending upon the size and type, each vehicle could cost in...
View ArticleWhat does it mean to be safe on the roads?
Last week in Landover, Maryland, State Police conducted a surprise truck safety inspection off the Capital Beltway where hundreds of trucks were checked for safety violations. You can read the full...
View ArticleFuel Prices Jump Again – What does this mean for you?
Here we go again, AAA is reporting an increase in gas prices – with some areas seeing prices higher than they were a year ago. Some states, like Michigan for instance, are reporting nearly a $0.40 cent...
View ArticleSnapshot of Success, Roadnet Customer Improves Safety and Efficiency
One of the most effective ways to learn is through the experiences of others. When it comes to changing a process or implementing a new program, such as how your company manages transportation...
View ArticleMeasuring Safety: How Vigilant Is Your Fleet’s Workforce?
Did you know that the average non-fatal vehicle accident costs companies over $16,000 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)? But it takes a lot more than $16,000 per...
View ArticleThe Hidden Cost of Vehicle Idling – More Than Just The Fuel
Whew It’s Hot Out There! If you’re like us on the East Coast, you know it’s hot out. As a matter of fact, it’s just hot everywhere it seems. 100 degree plus days everywhere. And when it gets hot,...
View ArticleSeven Reasons to Implement Telematics
Telematics, the integrated use of telecommunication and informatics to deliver information related to vehicle conditions, can produce a wealth of information to support business decisions and goals....
View ArticleSurvey Results Are In: Where Are the Trucks?
Last month, we ran a contest that asked those in the business of delivery three short questions: Do customers call asking, ‘Where’s My Truck’ or ‘Where’s My Order‘ or ‘Where’s My Rep’? If so, how long...
View ArticleHow to Be Confident in Your HOS Compliance
Hours of Service (HOS) compliance has become one of the biggest concerns for commercial fleets. In fact, it’s the number one industry concern, according to a recent survey of more than 4,000 trucking...
View ArticleThe Bottom Line = Measuring Driver Safety
Every driver has a responsibility to drive safely, but we all have distractions. This can range from the anxiety of a new driver, a soccer mom balancing a hectic work and home life, or a delivery...
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