A fleet management business plan is the blueprint for a fleet’s success - literally! Similarly to a blueprint, a business plan designs the fleet’s future success by looking at current conditions, discussing projects, and predicting future success outcomes. In this post, we will answer: 1 - Why should fleets develop a fleet management business plan? 2 - What makes a...
March 28, 2018
Jimmy Song
Recently, the clocks sprang forward for Daylight Savings Time. Although people enjoy more sunlight in the evening, fleet safety managers are concerned about managing driver fatigue. According to studies, people are 17% more likely to get in an accident on the Monday after the time change. Of course, that doesn’t Daylight Savings Time is an awful idea! Let’s explore the...
March 21, 2018
Jimmy Song
Here is a FAQ. How much does fleet tracking cost? Fleet tracking consists of both hardware and software. In this post, we will explore each of the two areas to determine how much does fleet tracking cost. Hardware & Installation Hardware is the first part of the total fleet tracking cost. There are usually three hardware alternatives: Mobile tracking Mobile...
March 16, 2018
Wisam Abou-diab
What is ZenScore? ZenScore is an add-in found within MyGeotab and it’s completely free. Simply scroll to the bottom of the sidebar, and you will see the ZenScore add-in. But what is it? Let’s dive right in. First off, ZenScore summarizes specific key performance indicators that you can customize based on your business goals, including a view...
March 14, 2018
Jimmy Song
Telematics, or the art of monitoring vehicles and making data-driven decisions, is several decades old. Telematics benefits include improving productivity, safety, and maintenance. What is telematics? Whenever I teach telematics to newbies, I begin by comparing it to a stock market. People try to predict the future when they invest. They might look at anything from industry news to financial...
It’s no secret - having commercial vehicle dashcams is the industry norm. Frequently, there are stories about how dashcams reduce liability, simplify insurance claims, and train employees. However, what about some of the other stories? Some companies experienced challenges on their first commercial vehicle dashcams. From faulty hardware to internal politics, their projects failed because of multiple roadblocks. In this...
February 21, 2018
Jimmy Song
“Hey boss, what do you think of the new driver?” Uh oh. Although most safety managers prepare great selection and training processes, it is often hard to measure a driver’s risk. That risk is called driver risk management. Driver Risk Management First, let’s discuss what is risk management. Risk management means identifying what can go wrong and then planning ahead...
February 15, 2018
Wisam Abou-diab
Fleet tracking is important, but let's talk about fleet efficiency. Not only is fleet efficiency important for protecting the environment, but it's also good for your business! (Who would have guessed). Let's get started. 1. Fleet Aerodynamics Poor aerodynamics on your fleet vehicles will cause more costs in fuel, especially when lots of kilometers are driven. This is due to...
February 8, 2018
Jimmy Song
While I was studying in business school, I learned a quick lesson about asking for the “best” solution. I often heard students asking the professors, “So what’s the best way to do X or to do Y?”. The answer was the same, every time - “It depends”. Of course, as students, we were frustrated by the answer. However, “it depends”...
February 1, 2018
Jimmy Song
“Our GPS tracker just didn’t work,” said a disappointed business owner. “It never did what it was supposed to do because it turned off half of the time!” What was wrong with the GPS tracker? Well, it turned out that the device itself wasn’t necessarily the problem. The business just needed a tamper proof GPS tracker. The Problem The business...
