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Maintenanceby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

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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Telematicsby Ronnie WendtOctober 7, 2021

Reaping the Benefits of OEM Telematics

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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Safetyby Chris BrownOctober 5, 2021

4 Growing Safety Issues — and Solutions — for Fleets

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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Telematicsby Chris BrownOctober 5, 2021

Is Video Telematics for You?

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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Safetyby Chad SimonSeptember 28, 2021

Fleet Managers Share Strategies to Combat Driver Distraction

A safe driver scoring system, telematics, continuous MVR monitoring, and behind-the-wheel training have all proven successful.

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Safetyby Chad SimonSeptember 24, 2021

NTSB: Focus on These 5 Key Areas to Reduce Crashes

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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Safetyby Louis PrejeanAugust 31, 2021

Fleet Companies Work to Protect Clients' Assets During Hurricanes

Predicting upcoming weather, mapping inaccessible routes, and accessing emergency communications channels are ways that fleet companies help their clients successfully manage hurricanes.

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Telematicsby Chris BrownAugust 18, 2021

How Much Does a GPS Tracking System Cost?

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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MaintenanceCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 1, 2021

Top 7 Fleet Maintenance Trends in CY-2021 & 2022

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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Safetyby John Kuder, Avatar FleetJune 10, 2021

4 Safety Concerns Drivers Commonly Overlook

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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