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Mobile resource management (MRM) systems allow fleet managers to track fuel transactions, streamline routing, monitor driver behavior, automate maintenance alerts, and implement other efficiency-producing functions.
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The National Truck Equipment Association’s annual convention is a ‘one-stop’ marketplace for industry professionals seeking all aspects of work truck equipment, solutions, and training.
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A new 14,200-lb. GVWR G-Van diesel cutaway chassis expands the platform’s capabilities in the commercial market. Potential uses include commercial trucks, ambulances, and shuttle buses.
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Adding tiny RFID tags to incoming and outgoing cargo in trucks can help the driver and the distribution office keep track of items.
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Available on 27 GM truck, van, and SUV models, OnStar helps keep fleet drivers on the road and heading in the right direction. In the event of an accident, help is summoned automatically or is just one button-press away.
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Telematics is currently a hot button with fleets. Will the return be worth the initial investment? Many fleets are finding that when used properly, telematics can save a fleet money and pay for itself.
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By implementing GPS, PoolCorp can now manage its fleet more effectively, safely, and efficiently. The NetworkCar system has helped the fleet cut back on speeding, idling, accidents, and costs.
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On Jan. 1, PHH Corp. terminated the $1.8 billion merger agreement because it was not consummated by the stipulated Dec. 31, 2007 deadline. The key problem was Blackstone’s inability to fund its acquisition of PHH Mortgage.
Read More →State and federal laws restrict how companies obtain, use, store, share, and discard confidential information contained in employee driving records. Noncompliance with these laws can result in lawsuits and penalties.
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The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.
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