3 Ways Fleets Can Reduce Fuel Costs Fuel costs are a large part of fleet operating expenses and are highly volatile. To be precise, they make up over 60% of a fleet’s total operating costs1. As current gas prices have elevated beyond pre-pandemic levels and are amongst the highest retail gas prices in the past […]
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Cargo sensing technology has become a hot topic in the trucking industry for several reasons, the simplest being that an empty trailer sitting idle isn’t making money for anyone. By knowing where trailers are and which ones are loaded vs unloaded, carriers are able to boost trailer productivity and utilization. The visibility allows for more
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In today’s connected world, drivers are constantly being fed distractions through their smartphones and other in-cab technology. And when you’re managing a fleet and drivers, one minor mistake behind the wheel can ruin your whole business. With 60% of drivers saying they’d need to be involved in a fatal accident to be dissuaded from using
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The cost of trailers is a common issue plaguing most carriers. From detention costs to maintenance and repair fees, these quickly add up as the top expense for carriers, averaging more than $500 per truck per week. Moreover, detention keeps trailers—and drivers—off the road instead of making money. Trailer detention leaves equipment temporarily unusable, and
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Lawn & Landscape is hosting a free upcoming webinar called “GPS in the Green Industry: Can It Improve Profitability?” Sponsored by FleetLocate, the webinar will review technologies that landscaping companies can use to increase the bottom line. Join Jim Kronenberger, technical field contact at Spireon, Inc., as he educates landscapers and lawn care operators on
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GPS tracking for construction companies: Many companies question whether it’s a good value. But many have found that having safer drivers helps reduce their insurance rates. And knowing when their vehicles and equipment enter and leave job sites helps with billing and routing. Others have found that they’re bringing more to the bottom line from
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Improving trailer ROI requires having access to and control of all your trailer data. But with technology and data management changing as fast as it is, not to mention data flowing in from a variety of sources, how do you keep up? Leading experts discussed key ways to do this in a webinar presented by
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GPS fleet tracking for towing companies: Does it really help improve profitability? Is it too expensive? Several leading companies have proven that gps tracking can substantially help towing companies—and they’re bringing more to the bottom line as a result. Here are some examples of how companies are improving profitability with GPS tracking: Midway Towing, LLC:
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Tuesday, September 29 – 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific This holiday season is certain to be one for the books as freight volumes continue to increase. As this year’s peak season approaches, the industry will see new challenges in light of the continued effects of COVID-19, which are likely to include heightened complexities
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Some landscapers believe that GPS tracking for landscaping companies is too expensive for them. Several leading companies have proven that is not true—and they’re bringing more to the bottom line as a result. Landscape Development Improved Driver Safety and Performance with FleetLocate Landscape Development, Inc. is an industry-leading, integrated site and landscape services company serving
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