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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each day “almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes.” That comes out to more than 10,000 people each year. While the NHTSA states the number of drunk-driving related crashes has declined by one-third over the past three decades, it’s still a relevant [...]

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Congratulations to the eight RTA Fleet Management Software clients who were recognized as “The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas.” The list was announced at the 2019 NAFA Institute & Expo in Louisville last week. City of Greenville, S.C. City of Buckeye, Ariz. Humble Independent School District (Texas) Chesterfield County, Va. City [...]

Accidents happen. No matter the skill of the driver, or the level of training, occasionally accidents are unavoidable. And that’s when it’s important for fleet drivers to know how to handle the situation. Get tips below on what fleet drivers should do after an accident. Stay at the Scene: First and foremost, if a driver [...]

Change is hard. No matter the circumstances, or the work environment, rolling out new changes to a staff can be a difficult process. It can be even harder if employees aren’t properly prepared for the changes. Fleet managers -- get tips below on how you can successfully rollout new processes and changes to your fleet [...]

Fleet drivers are in high demand across the industry. As operations try to fill vacancies, they need to make sure they are hiring the right drivers to join their staff. Take a look at some of the top qualities hiring managers should look for when selecting new drivers. Reliable Fleet operations need truck drivers who [...]

For truck drivers, sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle for long stretches of time can put a strain on their overall health. According to a survey of 1,700 long-haul truck drivers conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, those questioned showed an increase of chronic disease risk factors, including high blood [...]

When purchasing new vehicles for your fleet, safety should always be one of the top priorities when selecting new assets. As technology improves, the safety features in vehicles improve, too. Take a look at some of the most recent safety features that can be found in new vehicles. Advanced Cameras  Cameras allow drivers to see [...]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during daylight hours approximately 481,000 drivers use cell phones while operating vehicles. This dangerous habit has deadly consequences. The NHTSA reported that: In 2016, 3,450 people were killed due to distracted driving In 2015, 391,000 were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers As April marks Distracted [...]

When researching best practices in fleet operation reporting and data, you’ve likely comes across the term Business Intelligence, or BI. So what is it, and how can you use it to benefit your fleet operation? Find out below how you can take advantage of dashboards and reports created by BI tools. What is BI? Business [...]

Trying to stay on top of the ins and outs of a fleet operation is a hefty task for fleet managers. There are costs to monitor, vehicle usage and maintenance to track, and staff members to manage and train. Therefore, tools that can let fleet managers quickly check on the status of their operation can [...]