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Fuelby Jillian Grenier, Merchants FleetFebruary 6, 2025

Choosing a Fuel Card for Your Fleet: 6 Features to Consider

Fuel cards are a useful tool for fleets to stay organized and improve driver efficiency. Try out these tips for choosing the right card for your fleet!

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Remarketingby Dave Funston and Lauren Fletcher November 8, 2024

Prepping Your Fleet Vehicles for Resale

When it's time to dispose of retired units, which vehicle prep strategies can improve resale value? Following industry basics can have a significant impact on resale prices.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 18, 2024

Cell Phones and Driving: What We Knew Then and Now

Cell phones and driving: How has distracted driving evolved since 2000? Explore the facts, risks, and latest research on keeping roads safer.

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Safetyby John Kuder, Avatar FleetOctober 7, 2024

Should You Check Mobile Phone Records After a Fleet Vehicle Crash?

Obtaining phone records hinges on whether the phones are company-owned and your state’s subpoena and consent laws. However, there are workarounds and best practices to help.

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Safetyby John Kuder, Avatar FleetAugust 22, 2024

4 Policies Every Fleet Safety Program Should Have

Fleet safety policies are crucial for establishing expectations, rules, procedures, and punishments. Here's how to turn your fleet's policies into a formal safety program.

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Safetyby John Kuder, Avatar FleetAugust 13, 2024

Distracted Driving: Managing Inattention Blindness

When your drivers are distracted, they're aware of fewer risks even if they’re looking right at them. Use these strategies to train drivers to avoid inattention blindness.

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Telematicsby Lauren FletcherJune 12, 2024

How to Evaluate the Return on Investment (ROI) for New Fleet Management Solutions

Evaluating the ROI of new fleet management solutions is a critical process that involves careful planning, data analysis, and ongoing assessment. Are you prepared?

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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherMay 20, 2024

All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More

Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.

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Vehicle Researchby Richard Toner & Work Truck StaffMay 6, 2024

Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy

Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can achieve the proper axle loadings before a truck is built.

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Fuelby Jeffrey HarmeningApril 26, 2024

How to Purchase, Store & Handle Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel engine vehicles can be damaged by using low quality diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Repairs can be very expensive with long downtime possible, and damage could void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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