
Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.
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As manufacturers build more vehicles with OEM-embedded modems, it opens the door to direct data connections and new services for fleets.
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Fleet managers and safety stakeholders discuss how organizations can address smartphone addiction, in-vehicle distraction, spec’ing for ergonomics, and driver complacency in an era of increasing automation.
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Video telematics systems can assess risk, improve driving behaviors, and mitigate crashes. Follow these steps to decide whether it is the right solution for you and understand the key factors for success.
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A safe driver scoring system, telematics, continuous MVR monitoring, and behind-the-wheel training have all proven successful.
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National Transportation Safety Board’s Rob Molloy responds to the alarming increase in roadway crashes and the board’s “most wanted” recommendations to prevent them.
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Predicting upcoming weather, mapping inaccessible routes, and accessing emergency communications channels are ways that fleet companies help their clients successfully manage hurricanes.
Read More →To get to a bottom-line cost for a GPS tracking system, you'll need to decide on hardware, installation, features, and contract type. Just remember that lower cost doesn't translate to maximum ROI.
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Vehicle maintenance expenses declined in CY-2020 primarily due the COVID lockdowns, but are trending upward in 2021. The forecast for CY-2022 is for maintenance costs to further increase due to higher labor rates and tire expenses.
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Your drivers' accidents are costing you lost time, higher insurance premiums, and a high cost of loss. Worse yet, they’re hurting people. You can take action to prevent accidents.
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