Embezzlement can be a federal crime. Toys”R” Us logistics director Daniel Chon was arrested in his home on March 22 for allegedly stealing almost $2 million from Toys”R”Us. Authorities claim Chon was receiving the funds using a scheme that allowed him to use the companies fleet cards with eCash and then withdraw the funds from […]
A Motorola study concluded that companies save an average of $5,484 per employee per year by utilizing fleet tracking technology. The savings was mainly attributed to an increase in mobile workforce productivity and enabling enterprises to become more efficient via a reduction in annual labor and fuel operating costs. GPS vehicle tracking systems can help […]
With the rise of fuel costs and a sluggish economy, companies throughout the country are continually seeking for ways to reduce their operating costs. One way to reduce costs dramatically is through the use of a GPS fleet tracking system. These systems have long been known to save companies thousands of dollars in fuel each […]
With the cost of fuel still being unpredictable, it has become more and more critical to come up with alternatives to mitigate this continued risk. Additionally, petroleum consumption has now been shown to be very dangerous for the Ozone layer, and so, eco-friendly cars must be one of the ways to go to solve that problem […]
Nearly 35 years ago 33 truckers competed for three days in a fuel saving contest called “Double Nickel Challenge.” Truckers from all over the United States gathered in East Liberty, Ohio, to watch as drivers navigated laps around a track—first at 55 mph, and then at any speed of their choosing. The results were that […]
In order to increase the productivity of your fleet while also ensuring that all the vehicles are properly maintained and utilized, businesses involved in fleets need to examine the implementation of an effective fleet management program that will create the needed efficiencies. Fleet tracking systems should include the following core areas in order to be considered […]
With rising fuel prices combined with the current economic climate, it has become even more important to address the cost related issues of fleet management. Reducing operational costs is at the top of the managers’ agenda. One can accomplish this through more efficient fuel monitoring, maintenance management, and driver behavior by implementing fleet tracking systems. 2013 […]
Clean Cities, a Department of Energy initiative that started 20 years ago, is made up of a number of regional coalitions that work with public and private fleets to help ease the transition to alternative fuels. Clean Cities also helps fleets that aren’t ready to make the switch to alternative fuels by offering information on emerging […]
According to the 4th Quarter 2012 Business Expectations Survey, carriers will continue to be very conservative in replacing their fleet equipment over the next year. There is an increase in carriers planning to acquire 11% to 25% of their tractor fleets, 60% of the smaller carriers and 45% of larger carriers indicated they were going […]
As of December 2012, McDonald’s delivery trucks in United Arab Emirates have reached a significant milestone; they have driven 800,000 miles on recycled cooking oil! 100 percent of the used oil from the UAE’s McDonalds restaurants is turned back into biofuel, through biodiesel producer Neutral Fuels. The UAE, however, is not the only country McDonalds […]
In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) started implementing a Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program. CSA 2010 replaced the SAFESTAT system that was used for many years to help track commercial driver and commercial carrier safety performance. CSA 2010 gathers information nationwide from crash sites and roadside vehicle inspections. This data […]
Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of fleets measuring greenhouse gas emissions. 68% percent of Green Fleet Study survey respondents said they have an environmental goal for their fleets. 65% of fleets measuring emissions are using actual fuel data. As part of the effort to reduce their fleet’s […]
Want to save money and go green? Does your company have mobile workers or mobile assets – like a construction company, furniture company, HVAC/building services company? Then here is a great way your company can go green and cut costs at the same time. A green GPS tracking system can be a powerful tool to drive down costs […]
Have you ever wondered if your business is losing money because of doing things the way things have always been done? Carlos, owner of a local landscaping company, did. Carlos’ team of 15 employees used paper time sheets for years to document their work hours for payroll reporting. In his words, these paper time sheets […]
Fleet managers are constantly trying to figure out ways to increase productivity while cutting costs. The economic recovery combined with rising fuel costs has made fleet management more challenging than ever. With fuel topping $4 a gallon or more in some regions, fleet operators are searching for ways to make their drivers more efficient, while […]
Environmentally conscious driving can be a cost-effective way for drivers to cut down on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without paying a premium for eco-friendly vehicles, says Business Driver Magazine. By making small changes in your driving habits, you can help to reduce these numbers and save money at the same time. By driving […]
Gas prices almost reached $5 per gallon this year! While rising fuel prices are hard on the average consumer, it’s especially hard on those in the (trucking) tractor-trailer industry, considering most big rigs get about 7 miles per gallon (MPG). A truck driver can use over 140 gallons of diesel fuel each day he runs […]
Fleet management and trucking company owners should consider investing in eco-friendly driver training for their fleet truck drivers. Running a green fleet will decrease your fuel costs, vehicle emissions, reduce fleet vehicle wear and tear, and improve your company’s image. Eco-safe truck driver education courses teach drivers how to eliminate identify and eliminate poor driving […]
