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Even a small increase in speed can sharply raise crash force and injury risk. Here’s why speeding has bigger consequences than many drivers realize.
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GPS is helpful but not foolproof. Learn how to use navigation systems safely and avoid distractions, bad directions, and costly mistakes.
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Flat tires and blowouts still happen. Here’s how drivers can stay safe, maintain control, and avoid further danger on the roadside.
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With a delivery window of a mere 15 minutes, Toronto-based Marigolds & Onions uses fleet routing and scheduling software to manage details such as driving time between routes, details of each stop and time spent, and even food type.
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A special interest in safety has been one propelling factor throughout Gilchrist’s 11 years in the fleet industry.
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In addition, General Motors fleet sales to governmental political subdivisions were up 5% in 2017. This was the first time in 25 years that commercial and government sales for GM have been greater than daily rental deliveries.
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For the past four years, tire costs have been stable. But, new cost pressures have emerged in 2017, due to higher prices for the commodities used to manufacture tires and the trend to larger diameter, more expensive tires.
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Extended oil-drain intervals have helped to offset increases in the cost of motor oil because of the expanded use of synthetic oils and cartridge oil filters. Higher labor rates in 2017 exerted upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs.
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Although repair incidents were flat, other fleet-related maintenance expenses were up in calendar-year 2017, primarily in labor rates and parts prices. PM costs were up around 3%, while replacement tire costs increased 5-10%.
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The way your drivers operate your vehicles affects every aspect of your business, from how much fuel is used to the number of accidents that occur (or don’t). But many fleets are missing the opportunity to leverage drivers’ cooperation to improve the safety and efficiency of their fleet operation.
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