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Many fleet managers are prioritizing green fleet management. Some people are challenging the fleet industry to go greener because the industry produces 27% of total greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, many fleets answered the challenge and made great strides towards sustainable fleet management. Benefits of Going Green Green fleet management is not just about making the world a better...

As we approach the last few months of an eventful year, let’s review some of the fleet management trends in 2017.   Some of the biggest trends this year include:   Autonomous vehicles. Self driving vehicles are a hotly debated topic. According to industry experts, autonomous vehicles should readily hit the market by 2020. Driver shortage. The fleet industry is...

GPS tracking for law enforcement is making the news. Earlier this year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that they were using GPS tracking to help stop criminals. GPS Tracking for Stopping Criminals Batman is a beloved TV, movie, and comic series for many people. Some fans might remember Batman throwing a tracking device on a fleeing villain’s car. Batman...

Fleets in the “Run On Less” program are showing off their fleet fuel savings by participating in a national roadshow. These fleets invested in technologies that reduced fuel consumption.  The Run On Less participants are measuring their fuel consumption with Geotab. They set an ambitious target of 9.0 MPG and receive a live report on their performance. How are they...

Geotab recently sponsored the “Run on Less” roadshow to show how trucking is improving on fleet fuel efficiency. 7 fleets are participating in this roadshow. Check out this introduction video: How it works: Each of the 7 fleets invested in forms of fleet fuel management. These trucks are equipped with new technology, are designed with aerodynamics, and are driven with...

Fleet Managers: Top Challenges They Face Fleet managers face many challenges when managing a commercial fleet. The top challenges in 2017 are cost-reduction initiatives, increasing productivity, and safety, fuel price volatility. Cost Reduction Initiatives The number one challenge for all fleet managers is managing costs. Every year, the pressure is on for fleet managers to save as much money as...

Recent hurricanes have spotlighted the importance of utility asset management because utility companies are often the ones who help rebuild regions that are affected. Hurricanes are ranked from a scale of 1 to 5 in terms of their severity. One of the most recent hurricanes, Hurricane Irma, was ranked as a Category 5 storm - it even set history records!...

Heavy equipment tracking is not a new concept. 61% of businesses in the construction industry use heavy equipment management software in their operations. A recent study from SGC Horizon Research Services summarizes the key uses of heavy equipment GPS tracking systems. Here is a list of some of the must-have applications. Image Source: SGC Horizon Research Maintenance Scheduling 77% of...

What does successful construction fleet management look like? According to the "Fleet Master" award, successful fleet management means excelling in multiple areas. Areas include cost effectiveness, safety, maintenance, and innovation. The following three companies used construction fleet management systems to improve their performance. C & C Group Fleet Management Objective C & C Group is a leading facility service provider....