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Telematics

The Benefits of Remote Temperature Monitoring for Your Fleet

KEY TAKEAWAYS Remote temperature monitoring systems can save your fleet thousands of dollars per year in lost or...

How to Keep Your Fleet Connected with a Fleet Tracking App

A fleet tracking app brings the power of telematics to your fingertips via a mobile device, such as a smartphone or...
Fuel Card for Truckers

A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Fuel Cards for Truckers

Fuel cards are a great way for trucking companies to track fuel purchases, set spending controls, get significant...

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Safety

8 Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Minimize Risk

Keeping your drivers safe on the road isn’t just essential for their health and well-being. Their safety directly...
Following Distance

Following Distance: How to Coach CMV Drivers and Decrease Tailgating

Tailgating is the leading cause of rear-end collisions in the United States, causing more than 1,700 deaths and...
The Best Dash Cam Software for Fleets

The Best Dash Cam Software for Fleets

Find out what to look for in a video-based fleet safety solution, including the most important dash cam software features.
Dual Dash Cams for Fleets

Dual Dash Cams for Fleets

Dual dash cams can help your fleet reduce accidents, exonerate drivers from not-at-fault accidents and false claims,...
Wired vs. Wireless Dash Cams: Everything You Need to Know

Wired vs. Wireless Dash Cams: Everything You Need to Know

Wireless dash cams offer many benefits, including quicker access to video footage and greater storage capacity. In...
How Dash Cams with Night Vision Can Help Your Fleet

How Dash Cams with Night Vision Can Help Your Fleet

Dash cams with night vision can help you improve driver safety, exonerate innocent drivers from blame, and reduce...
Live Stream Dash Cam

3 Benefits of Fleet Dash Cams with Live Streaming

Some dash cams offer the ability to live stream video in real time. This makes it possible to do virtual ride-alongs...
How to Choose a Vehicle Camera System for Your Fleet

How to Choose a Vehicle Camera System for Your Fleet

Vehicle camera systems are proven to increase driver safety, reduce accidents, and lower costs for commercial...
Dash Cam with GPS Tracking

A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Dash Cams with GPS Tracking

Dash cams with GPS tracking are proven to improve driver safety and lower costs. Plus, dash cams make it possible to...

The Different Types of Dash Cams for Trucks

Dash cams, or dash cameras, offer truck drivers and fleet managers more control over their fleet safety with...

How to Reduce Distracted Driving for Your Fleet

Distracted driving can not only increase accident frequency and costs, but can put your drivers' safety at risk....
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Commercial Fleets

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Commercial Fleets

One of the hottest topics in fleet safety today is Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). What exactly is ADAS?...
Fleet Safety Technology

Your Guide to the Latest Fleet Safety Technology

According to a recent Frost & Sullivan report, safety is the number one priority for 36% of fleet managers. But for...
The Next Wave in Safety Technology: Collision Avoidance Systems

The Next Wave in Safety Technology: Collision Avoidance Systems

A collision avoidance system, also known as a driver assistance system, is a safety system designed to prevent a...
Speed Warning

In-Cab Speed Warnings: Guide for Fleet Safety Managers

Speeding (driving faster than the posted speed limit) is a leading cause of accidents among commercial drivers. In...
What is a Dash Cam?

What is a Dash Cam?

Dash cams, also known as dash cameras or dashboard cameras, are an extremely effective safety tool for commercial...
Fleet Risk Management Tips

Fleet Risk Management: Tips for Safety, Liability, and Compliance

Best practices for minimizing risk across your fleet operations and avoiding unnecessary costs. Learn how to improve...

ELD Mandate News: Keep Your Fleet Compliant and Informed with the Latest ELD News

The ELD mandate went into effect on December 18, 2017, and its impact continues to be felt among trucking companies,...
The Best Dash Cam Installation Method for Your Fleet

How to Choose the Best Dash Cam Installation Method for Your Fleet

Maintaining the safety of your drivers and your vehicles is often the top priority for fleet managers across the...

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Compliance
What is DOT Compliance?

DOT Compliance: Overview and Tips for Fleet Managers

Learn about the most important Department of Transportation regulations for commercial motor vehicle carriers. Plus,...
FMCSA Regulations: A Guide for Fleet Managers

FMCSA Regulations: A Guide for Fleet Managers

There are many different FMCSA regulations that commercial motor vehicle operators must follow—including Hours of...
Electronic logging device

The Complete Guide to Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

Whether you’re learning about ELDs for the first time or interested in or switching ELD systems, this comprehensive...

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Sustainability
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Electric Vehicle News for Fleets

Stay up to date with the latest electric vehicle news to help inform your electrification strategy.

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The Complete Guide to Electric Vehicles for Fleets

Whether you're currently evaluating electric vehicles for your fleet or you've already electrified, consult this...
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The Complete Guide to Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleets

From tax incentives to lower fuel costs, learn more about the benefits of hybrid electric vehicles in this complete guide.

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Maintenance
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How to Select the Right Preventative Maintenance Software for Your Business

Fleet managers around the world are already using preventative maintenance software to help extend the lifetime and...
A Guide to Preventative Maintenance for Semi Trucks

A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Preventative Maintenance for Semi Trucks

It’s hard to overstate the importance of a preventative maintenance program. Whether you have one semi truck or...
A Simple Guide to Fleet Maintenance Software

A Simple Guide to Fleet Maintenance Software

Learn how a telematics solution with fleet maintenance tools can help your company implement a maintenance schedule,...

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