20 Safety and Accident Analytics Mistakes
Consistency, focus, and making data-driven decisions are just a few steps fleet managers can take to avoid common analytical mistakes.
Consistency, focus, and making data-driven decisions are just a few steps fleet managers can take to avoid common analytical mistakes.
The process of purchasing new vehicles isn't as simple as it looks. There are best practices fleets can use to make sure they get the right vehicle for the right price.
With recalls on the rise, it’s hard for fleets to avoid them. But understanding the risk — and creating a process for when they arise — can make handling them manageable.
Preventive maintenance expenses were flat in CY-2015. Although the average cost per PM has risen, oil drain intervals have been extended.
The current tire cost stability may be short lived. The forecast is for a 2- to 3-percent cost increase in CY-2016 driven by unique tire sizes, run-flats, and limited replacement tire availability for certain vehicles.
Costs tracked by the annual maintenance survey in 2015 include unscheduled repairs, PM, tires, and replacement rentals.
Today's trucks feature almost as much capability in the cab as they do under the hood. Some OEMs are leveraging mobile technology to make fleets more efficient.
When it comes to hauling ladders, which is the better way – carrying them inside or on top of a van? There are pros and cons for each method.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will update its vehicle fleet with the acquisition of 9,113 Ram ProMaster cargo vans. The vans will provide the capability and durability the postal fleet needs.
Alliance AutoGas is making two big moves to show how propane autogas can fit into sustainability initiatives for truck fleets.
Trends include the shift to open payments and account-based solutions, tapping mobile applications and integrating equipment, and software to enhance customer service offerings.
Several voluntary safety program best practices would be worthy of inclusion in a beyond compliance program. NSTA encourages FMCSA to utilize the performance metrics of preventable accidents, non-preventable accidents and Department of Transportation reportable crashes when measuring all programs.
The totally electric ElecTruck could change the way we view electric vehicles in the Class 8 space.
To improve the safety of its reefer technicians, Erb asked its maintenance staff what would be the best solution. Input from the staff resulted in a custom-designed and manufactured mobile work platform.
Producing fewer harmful emissions, natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are set to play a role with electric and fuel-cell vehicles to meet ambitious climate change goals.
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