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Small FleetCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 11, 2023

The Fleet Imperative to Identify High-Risk Drivers

On average, 10% of drivers are responsible for 40% of fleet crashes. Having a fleet safety policy is not enough, a company needs to employ technology to identify risks and be overt in its willingness to enforce accountability.

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Safetyby Kathy CloseJuly 11, 2023

Tips for Confirming a Commercial Driver’s Abilities Through a Road Test

When screening an applicant for a regulated commercial driving position, it is often difficult to know the individual’s true capabilities. Unless you personally see the applicant in action you may have no idea how he or she will handle your vehicles. This is where a thorough road test comes in.

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Operationsby Rachael Plant, FleetioJuly 10, 2023

The Power of Preventive Maintenance in Asset Performance

Optimizing asset uptime through strong preventive maintenance practices is crucial for fleet operations, as downtime leads to productivity loss, customer dissatisfaction, and increased asset replacement needs.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherJuly 5, 2023

Understanding the Challenges in the Electric Truck Transition

The transition to electric vehicles poses challenges for commercial and vocational fleets, especially those with mixed powertrains. Telematics solutions can provide visibility and control.

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Operationsby Hillary WeissJuly 3, 2023

Editorial Advisory Board: Interstate Challenges and the ‘Messy Middle’

The Work Truck Editorial Advisory Board shared their experiences with the state of the interstate system, fleet management, and EV adoption.

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Green Fleetby Todd Mouw, Roush CleanTechJune 29, 2023

ThompsonGas Shows the Way to a Propane Fleet in 3 Easy Steps

ThompsonGas expanded its fleet of propane vehicles in 2020 with Roush CleanTech in three steps.

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Small Fleetby Judie NuskeyJune 28, 2023

Safe Switching: How to Avoid Lane-Changing Crashes

Many fleet drivers log thousands of miles on multi-lane highways every year, putting them at risk for lane-changing collisions. An expert explores the contributing factors to these crashes as well as strategies for safely switching lanes.

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Small Fleetby Phil MoserJune 27, 2023

How Being Nice Can Prevent Road Rage Incidents

As road rage incidents increase since the COVID-19 shutdown, it's important to remember proper driving etiquette to avoid the number increasing.

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Green Fleetby Curtis Dalton and Jonah Leason, Parker HannifinJune 26, 2023

What’s an ePTO?

As work trucks become increasingly electrified, it’s important to specify the right components, starting with the ePTO.

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Safetyby Autumn Devine, GPS InsightJune 22, 2023

The Crucial Role of Fleet Inspections

Regular fleet inspections, investing in tech, and developing safety policies are essential to identify potential issues early on and reduce the risk of accidents.

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