According to a report by the World Economic Forum, only about 7% of Americans worked remotely prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. Safer-at-home orders and shutdowns transformed the way businesses operated during the height of the virus. It will likely continue to affect operations after the spread of the virus slows. As businesses scrambled to mobilize…
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Customer expectations are higher than ever these days, so when the power or internet service goes out, they want a quick fix. While losing power is inconvenient to most, it could be a life-threatening situation for those who need electricity to run life-sustaining medical equipment. If there’s a gas leak, help is needed right away….
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Say Goodbye to Paper and Hello to More Efficient Driving Sometimes, less can really be more. For field technicians who traverse territories with company fleet vehicles, the smallest process change can have a substantial impact. For one, think about the patterns and behaviors of those drivers. The American Trucking Association says that an hour of…
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All fleet businesses face uncertainty when it comes to fuel costs. However, the combination of commonsense practices, specific expectations for fleet employees, and solid fleet management software can help reduce costs. Here are 18 ways that a fleet manager might improve their company’s fuel economy. Related: 6 Ways Dynamic Routing Can Make Your Job Easier
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The presence of data affects our personal decisions daily. For instance, you’re likely to see someone in Florida leaving the house in the summer with an umbrella. Facts and statistics tell us that the Sunshine State isn’t always so sunny—particularly from June through August. As a result, Floridians have learned to prepare and adapt to…
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Of the 16 million new cars and light trucks sold annually in the U.S., nearly 20 percent are fleet vehicles. For the rental car companies, government agencies and private businesses who buy them, these vehicles are crucial for business operations. While businesses have long debated the financial merits of leasing versus buying vehicles, there are…
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Leading a team of geographically-dispersed employees? Now that’s a real challenge that can make overseeing your employees’ behavior nearly impossible. However, modern technology has made it easier to more effectively manage remote or field employees. For example, one of the most helpful tools you could add to your toolkit is a fleet tracking system. Modern technology…
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Fleet managers know: If there’s one feature that all utility companies have in common, it’s the importance of highly dependable, well-maintained vehicles. The transportation of technicians, engineers, and installation professionals is part of what makes field service possible. 3 Ways to Win A fleet manager who is willing to interpret data and adapt their fleet…
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The rise of the remote workforce has transformed fleet management. Legions of remote workers are operating company vehicles from dozens of disconnected locations. Keeping track of the daily details takes an incredible effort. Fleet managers do the hard work of analyzing costs and benchmarking budgets no matter the conditions. Now that remote workers are operating…
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