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A fleet manager's guide to dual dash cams
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A fleet manager’s guide to dual dash cams

Learn about the benefits of dual dash cams, the most important features, and the best dash cams for fleets.

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A guide to understanding DTC codes

Your guide to hours of service rules in Canada
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Everything You Need to Know About Hours of Service Rules in Canada

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Browse our collection of guides for helpful information on how to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of your business.

What is a fleet vehicle? A guide for Canadian owners and operators
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What is a fleet vehicle? A guide for Canadian owners and operators

A fleet vehicle is any car, truck, van, or specialized vehicle your business, agency, or organizatio...

Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: A guide for fleet managers
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Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: A guide for fleet managers

Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) and the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards establish fed...

B.C. dash cam compliance: A guide for fleet operators
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B.C. dash cam compliance: A guide for fleet operators

British Columbia (B.C.) passed Bill M217, the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act on May 25...

What is a DTC? A fleet manager's guide to Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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What is a DTC? A fleet manager's guide to Diagnostic Trouble Codes

A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is a standardized alphanumeric fault code generated by a vehicle’s o...

Everything you need to know about Hours of Service Rules in Canada
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Everything you need to know about Hours of Service Rules in Canada

Canada's Hours of Service (HOS) rules set clear daily and weekly limits on driving time to help keep...

What the new school bus camera mandate means for student safety in Canada
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What the new school bus camera mandate means for student safety in Canada

As of November 1, 2027, all newly manufactured or imported school buses in Canada must include a cam...

How to Choose the Best ELD to Track IFTA
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How to Choose the Best ELD to Track IFTA

From tracking mileage to auditing fuel purchases, IFTA reporting can be complex and time-consuming. ...

What is a Logbook?
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What is a Logbook?

Before electronic logging, drivers recorded their duty status using paper records in logbooks. Today...

What is Last Mile Delivery?
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What is Last Mile Delivery?

Last mile delivery has become a key differentiating factor for retailers. However, aside from being ...