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Amy Hercher

Former Senior Editor

Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.

Articlesby Amy HercherJune 4, 2021

Keys to Servicing Last-Mile Delivery Vans

A fleet service manager discusses his methods for efficient servicing of last-mile delivery vehicles. His main advice: “Check everything daily. One simple problem will cost you big.”

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Articlesby Amy HercherJune 1, 2021

What Type of Data Helps in Last-Mile Delivery Scheduling?

Geotab and Deloitte discuss tips to engage in new data sets to understand electric vehicle state of charge, weather, and designated delivery zones with the goal to create more efficient scheduling for last-mile deliveries.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJune 2, 2019

App-based GPS Tracking: An Intro to Telematics for Small Fleets?

Routing and tracking a mobile workforce using smartphones avoids hardware costs while offering a variety of telematics functions for a reasonable fee.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 27, 2019

How Mobile Maintenance Reduces Downtime

A roofing company finds a more efficient way to perform routine maintenance while shortening its trucks’ downtime.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 9, 2019

When is the Right Time to Hire a Fleet Manager?

For a small fleet, hiring a full-time fleet manager depends on factors such as fleet size, types of vehicles and equipment, and their distribution. Companies can opt to outsource some fleet responsibilities instead of hiring an in-house professional.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMarch 5, 2019

How to Keep Drivers Happy

Since fleet drivers spend most of their workdays on the road, they may feel more detached from their companies. Managers can help drivers feel more connected by offering opportunities for them to communicate their opinions, participate in company discussions, and take part in incentive programs.

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Articlesby Amy HercherNovember 22, 2018

When it Comes to Fleet, What Matters to Pest Control?

With wide coverage areas, independent technicians, and specific equipment requirements, pest control companies fulfill fleet needs with DIY and custom solutions.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 5, 2018

How to Introduce Drivers to Telematics

To ease the process of introducing a telematics system, fleet operators need to set up an on-boarding process that includes training, discussions on how the systems work, and how they can be beneficial to both management and employees.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 10, 2018

Delivering Relief — As Efficiently as Possible

With an average of 40 to 50 portable toilet deliveries per day, The Throne Depot needed a more robust telematics system to monitor drivers and create more efficient routes.

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Articlesby Amy HercherFebruary 1, 2018

6 Markets, 4 States, 54 Vehicles: How to Manage a Dispersed Fleet

Though this service company’s fleet is spread across six locations nationwide, it was still able to cut idle time by up to 200 hours a month.

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