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Fleet operations have a large volume of data at their fingertips each day. Amanda Wilson, the fleet manager at Fleet Services at Indiana University, takes this information made available to her through fleet management software and utilizes it to improve the efficiencies of her operation. “Everything we do is data driven,” Wilson said. For many [...]

Fleet operations can get bogged down with paper trails of information following each vehicle or piece of equipment. Keeping paper records of maintenance histories, warranty information, purchase orders and work orders can result in key information getting lost.  To combat the piles of paper, fleet management software allows fleets to store all necessary information in [...]

With school back in session across the U.S., it’s time for both kids and adults to brush up on school bus safety guidelines. It’s important for adults to instruct their children how to safely wait at the bus stop, ride on the bus and exit the vehicle. Even if a child has always ridden the [...]

As the last summer holiday, Labor Day brings with it an increase in road travelers. With more vehicles on the highway this weekend, get tips on how to keep your fleet drivers safe behind the wheel. Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels Don’t Drive Distracted According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, [...]

As the new school year begins, districts around the United States are trying to find bus drivers to fill vacancies on their routes. Bus driver shortages is not a new problem, as many districts were understaffed last school year. However, the problem is poised to be an issue again this term based on recent data [...]

As Director of Sales, Chris Coggins will contribute to the growth of our Sales Team to ensure we continue to provide the best fleet maintenance solution to fleet professionals around the world, and make a positive impact in the lives of Fleet Managers. Chris brings 15 years of Fleet Maintenance and Management experience ranging from [...]

Proper parts management is critical for fleet operations. When parts need to be replaced, spares need to be available -- but keeping too many spare parts can increase inventory and costs. Running an efficient parts management program requires the knowledge to know what’s the magic number of parts to keep in your inventory. Determining this [...]

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this summer is on pace to be the fourth-hottest on record. While the hot temperatures certainly take a toll on people, they can also adversely affect the vehicles and equipment in your fleet. Heat can cause vehicles and equipment to overwork, which can lead to untimely [...]

Managing a fleet is difficult. There are expenses to control, vehicles to maintain, and a staff to keep safe and on-task. This leaves little room for error. For fleet managers to stay on budget and keep their operation rolling they need to make their fleet more efficient. Proactively addressing maintenance issues, managing tire and fuel [...]