A fleet service manager discusses his methods for efficient servicing of last-mile delivery vehicles. His main advice: “Check everything daily. One simple problem will cost you big.”
A CNET writer chronicles her experience renting from UFODrive, a startup that only rents electric vehicles in European cities.
Routing and tracking a mobile workforce using smartphones avoids hardware costs while offering a variety of telematics functions for a reasonable fee.
A roofing company finds a more efficient way to perform routine maintenance while shortening its trucks’ downtime.
Since fleet drivers spend most of their workdays on the road, they may feel more detached from their companies. Managers can help drivers feel more connected by offering opportunities for them to communicate their opinions, participate in company discussions, and take part in incentive programs.
To ease the process of introducing a telematics system, fleet operators need to set up an on-boarding process that includes training, discussions on how the systems work, and how they can be beneficial to both management and employees.
With an average of 40 to 50 portable toilet deliveries per day, The Throne Depot needed a more robust telematics system to monitor drivers and create more efficient routes.
Though this service company’s fleet is spread across six locations nationwide, it was still able to cut idle time by up to 200 hours a month.
With multiple deliveries per day, this small produce delivery service used routing software to create optimized routes for its drivers — without breaking the bank.
Though this service company’s fleet is spread across six locations nationwide, it was still able to cut idle time by up to 200 hours a month.
Dr. Stefan Heck will address how the fleet industry is leading the way regarding vehicle autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and sharing.
While large scale deployment of autonomous vehicles won’t happen anytime soon, it’s important for fleets to formulate their game plans now.
The all-new Toyota C-HR enters the competitive compact SUV market with an eye-catching exterior. Toyota’s Safety Sense System comes standard; it includes safety features like pre-collision and lane-departure alerts and adaptive cruise control.
These small fleet operators share how they form and manage distracted driving policies that balance safety with productivity and real-world considerations.
Convening Nov. 7-8 at Miami Hilton Downtown, Fleet Forward Conference is designed to bring fleets, fleet suppliers, and technology providers together to provide education and networking on smart mobility concepts and end-user solutions.