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As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to 2019 and what the new year holds for the fleet industry. While some topics from 2018 will be prevalent again in the coming year – like the Electronic Logging Device mandate and driver shortages – advances in technology could bring new capabilities for [...]

Steve Saltzgiver is bringing his vast knowledge of the fleet industry to attendees of RTA Connect 2019. Saltzgiver, a Fleet Management Consultant with Mercury Associates, will showcase his industry-leading expertise to preview upcoming fleet trends. Prior to joining Mercury Associates, Saltzgiver served as a vice president of two Fortune 500 fleets, Coca-Cola and Republic Services. [...]

Fleet operations have numerous options when it comes to selecting a fleet management software solution. Because of this, it’s important for them to ask the right questions when researching companies to ensure they are selecting the right software – and the right partner – for their operation. Below are five questions fleet operations should consider [...]

Jeff Barnes, who is nicknamed Dr. Disneyland, is more than a Disney enthusiast. He’s an expert. Barnes is a professor of the only accredited college course on the history of Disneyland. He’s taught the course since 2011 at California Baptist University. He is also scheduled to speak at RTA Connect 2019. As a speaker, Barnes [...]

It’s been about one year since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mandatory use of electronic logging devices (ELD) for commercial vehicles went into effect on Dec. 18, 2017.  In its initial year the rollout has seen some benefits, as well as some confusion and questions from fleet operations and drivers. Take a look below [...]

Randy Fox knows about winning. Fox, who is slated to be a guest speaker at RTA Connect 2019, has enjoyed a 20-year career as a corporate leader and NCAA basketball official. An NCAA women’s basketball official since 1995, Fox has spent his career witnessing how good teamwork can result in success. Now he’s using his [...]

Being a successful fleet manager can require organization and consistency to have an efficient operation. This can take veteran fleet managers years to accomplish, and it presents a daunting task for new fleet managers. Where does a new fleet manager begin to organize his or her staff? What areas should be prioritized to keep the [...]

As Thanksgiving nears, people across the U.S. are reflecting on what they are thankful for this year.  This is also true for fleet managers. Managers appreciate tools and technology that help make their day-to-day jobs easier and help their fleet operations run better. Take a look at five fleet efficiencies fleet managers might be thankful [...]

Tire costs are typically the third-greatest expense of most fleets, behind fuel and labor. To reduce these expenses, operations need to determine how to get more life out of their tires. Keeping tires properly inflated and managing their wear and tear can help save fleet operations thousands of dollars. Get tips on how you can [...]

Trying to keep track of a fleet of motor pool vehicles can be a difficult task for fleet managers. Knowing which vehicles are available at any given time, and ensuring reserved vehicles are serviced and ready can be an even bigger challenge. Motor Pool tracking systems can improve the efficiency of fleet operations while cutting down [...]