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Both fatal and relatively harmless traffic accidents are increasing in the United States with every passing day. That’s why it has become more important than ever for transport brands to take appropriate steps to prioritize fleet safety by coaching the drivers and taking other initiatives.   According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, exactly 42,795 people died in motor vehicle crashes in America in 2022. As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this picture won’t improve, even if you look specifically at the transportation industry. Transportation and logistics workers are the occupational groups facing more on-the-job fatalities than others, including 1,523 in 2021. This number increased by 18.8% from 2020. In an overall workforce, automobile crashes are the most common type of fatal event, resulting in 1,982 deaths in 2021 - 11.5% more than in 2020. In fact, transportation incidents resulted in 38.2% of all job-related fatalities in 2021. A fleet vehicle drive...

Did you ever ask a fellow fleet manager for advice? If you did, you knew the value of the experience they held. Now, just imagine what you can learn not just from a few fleets but hundreds of them - all at once. Search for fleet tech trend reports on the web, and you’ll find what you need. Reports from market researchers contain insights from fleets of all types and sizes to provide readers with a macro view of the entire logistics landscape. Surveys covered the most difficult challenges fleets face, their ultimate objectives, and how they aim to leverage technology to enhance their operations while promoting safety. The results help fleet owners and managers benchmark against industry trends and make informed decisions about fleet management. Here are the top three fleet trends that will prevail in 2024. GPS will be necessary Today, technology is integral to human life and isn’t different for fleet businesses. Almost 3 out of 4 organizations use fleet GPS tracker  devices or fleet...

According to experts, fuel costs amount to approximately 60% of a fleet’s total operational expenses. Naturally, an experienced fleet manager will prioritize fuel consumption and attempt to control it. It’s especially true during times like these when gas prices are at an all-time high. This situation forces managers to hold the reins on fleet fuel costs even tighter while maintaining all operations. Fleets are even coming under the lens of the government to reduce carbon emissions and support their organizations to meet their environment-saving target. Fuel efficiency improvement strategies Fleet managers hoping to create a more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient fleet should consider incorporating the following fleet management tactics. 1.  Comparing usage trends  - When you target fuel usage patterns, pay attention to the bigger picture. You must know your fuel consumption and idling trends of the last three months or the current trends on aggressive driving, idlin...

When winter approaches with all its coldness and bleakness, it becomes important for fleet operators to take appropriate protective measures for their operations. It will be some time for the days to get warmer, even after the holiday season ends depending on where you are.   To stay safe on the roads this winter, consider using a  fleet GPS tracker  powered by telematics technology  and check out the  guidelines  explained below. 1.  Prepare for Every Situation You should start by inspecting your equipment. Make sure you have what you need before starting the journey. Prepare for every possible situation by creating a kit containing the following items. Ice Scraper and De-icer  – Needless to say, you need these to remove snow and ice from the front and rear windscreens before you set off. Shovel and a Bag of Salt or Sand  – This may come in handy in case you get stuck somewhere. Jump Cables   – You may need this if your truck or someone...

Global Positioning System or GPS tracking   has become an essential part of our lives and can help us track almost everything. We use GPS-enabled devices in our daily lives to track and locate many unknown places, but did you ever wonder how GPS trackers work? What is a GPS Tracking device?   A  GPS tracker  for cars   is a device that relies on a cluster of satellites to locate your position on the face of this earth. GPS trackers often provide latitude, longitude, altitude, and heading data for a given location.   Vehicle GPS trackers: Features & Benefits   You’ll find GPS trackers commonly in most mobile devices nowadays, and it is one of the main reasons why GPS tracking system has become quite popular.    Access trip history easily -  GPS trackers collect and store your location data so that you can go back and look at the trips you made. In addition to collecting location information, some GPS trackers can also measure speed. D...