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When fleet operations – like a lot of companies -- create lists of what is important to their business, they might include hiring a quality staff, making profits, staying on budget and hitting deadlines and goals. Often overlooked is the importance of providing good customer service. While we might think of customer service as an [...]

While you’re celebrating your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to show your appreciation for the system that helps make fleet operations’ day-to-day work better – your fleet management software system. Take a look at four reasons why your fleet operation will love fleet management software. Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com More Efficient [...]

Fleet operations can easily get buried under paperwork. Warranties, Work Orders, Purchase Orders, vehicle histories, inventories and time cards are just a handful of items shops might keep on-hand. Having hard copies of those forms floating around the office isn’t practical. Instead, fleet operations can run a paperless shop and access the files through a [...]

Fleet management software systems come with the added benefit of reporting tools. These reports can provide data to help fleet managers make key decisions about their fleet and help improve the efficiency of their staff -- and entire operation. Reports can help fleet managers watch costs, track productivity, monitor maintenance issues, track fuel usage and [...]

Fleet operations might have the best equipment and top-notch professionals on staff to use it, but the operation can’t succeed to its fullest potential if its staff isn’t productive. Fleet managers need to determine how to get the most out of every staff member for the fleet to run efficiently -- now and in the [...]

It’s a question most fleet managers have to answer from time-to-time throughout their career – when is the right time to replace fleet vehicles? Replace too soon, and the operation risks losing money by parting ways with a vehicle they could have gotten more life and value out of. Replace too late, and there is [...]

While it may not be the most high-profile aspect of fleet management, keeping fleet operations compliant by following all rules and regulations is one of the most important aspects of any fleet operation. Compliance is often driven by local and federal regulations, as well as individual company policies. But it also has benefits for fleets [...]

Whether starting a new fleet or replacing assets, at some point all fleet operations will need to purchase vehicles. What kind of asset depends on each operation and its needs. Take a look below at five things fleets should consider when purchasing new vehicles. Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com What’s the Intended Use? Before [...]

Drivers are crucial to the success of fleet operations. Without reliable, safe drivers, operations can’t be efficient or profitable. To ensure drivers are performing well on the road, it’s important for operations to develop their skills. Get tips below on how fleet operations can monitor driver behaviors to enhance their performances. Identify Bad Driver Behaviors [...]