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It’s one of the oldest choices there is when it comes time to purchase fleet vehicles. Do you opt for a gasoline or diesel? Moreover, now in the twenty-first century, there are hybrid and electrical vehicles to consider as well. The nature of your operations will largely dictate your choice. However, there are also more…
Innovation in vehicle technology will be the most apparent in commercial and public fleets–their scale means they’re incentivized to find efficiencies. From new fuel and battery technologies to autonomous driving vehicles, private enterprise and government fleets will lead the way in applying emerging technologies. In fact, many industry experts believe that many fleets operating ten…
As we say farewell to the summer and prepare for debating the roster of your favourite sports team, pumpkin spice everything, and the changing weather, it’s also important to remember to adjust your driving habits to the changing road conditions. Wet, cold, snowy, icy and foggy weather have a significant impact on your ability to…
Just over 100 days are left before the ELD mandate will come into effect requiring all long-haul truck drivers operating in the USA to use an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to record their Hours of Services (HOS). U.S Representative Brian Babin has withdrawn his amendment to a bill that was aimed at defunding the implementation…
The new FMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate will be taking effect December 17th 2017, making electronic logging devices mandatory for all long-haul truck drivers operating in the United States. According to the ELD Mandate, trucks that do not have an ELD installed after December 17th 2017 will be subject to penalties for non-compliance. Choosing the…
Whether it’s remotely recording your favorite TV show an hour before you get home, your fridge automatically ordering more orange juice when you’re running low, answering your doorbell while you’re out for dinner, or simply texting your friend on your smartphone, you’re making use of the Internet of Things, or IoT, which some say will…
If you’re in the trucking or transportation business you’ve probably been hearing a lot about Electronic Log Devices, or ELDs for short. The new digital method of recording hours of services (HOS) that will replace traditional pen and paper logs is set to become mandatory in the United States December 2017. Canada will likely follow…
The Nero Global Tracking portal is a great tool for monitoring your fleet when you’re at the office, but what about when you’re out in the field? Our mobile phone and tablet apps make it easy to take a quick look at your fleet while on the run. The “GPS Fleet Tracker” app allows you…