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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...
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,...

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Compliance
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...
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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...

How to Streamline Quarterly IFTA Reporting for Your Fleet

To help your fleet streamline its IFTA process, we've created a guide to understanding the agreement and making sure...

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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.

Why more Fleets are Adopting Electric Vehicle Technology

An overview of EVs and technology to make electric fleets more cost-effective, efficient, and manageable.

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A Fleet Manager’s Guide: Electric Vehicle Growth Projections

By 2030, the electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to surpass 26 million vehicles in EV sales, up from just 2.2...
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5 Different Types of Electric Vehicles for Fleets

BEVs, plug-in hybrids, and other types of EVs vary widely in range, fuel economy, and charging speeds. Learn the...
Future of Electric Vehicles

What the Future of Electric Vehicles Means for Fleets

Electric vehicles (EVs) may be the next big step for the transportation industry. According to the Edison Electric...
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A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Battery Electric Vehicles

In this guide, learn more about battery electric vehicles, their main uses, and the benefits they can provide to your fleet.

5 Ways to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Your Fleet

Gas mileage expenses are the second leading fixed expense for fleets. On average, they can amount to 60% of the...

How to Choose a Plug-in Electric Vehicle for Your Fleet

Implementing PEVs can financially and operationally benefit your fleet. Telematic solutions can optimize efficiency...
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A Fleet Manager’s Guide: Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

In this guide, learn about electric vehicle tax credits—including tax credit amounts, how to claim your EV tax...

What The Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollback Means For Fleets

While the new fuel efficiency standarads rollback targets automakers, it also influences the way fleets can put fuel...
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A Quick Guide to the History of Electric Vehicles

As electric vehicles grow increasingly widespread on the roads, it is important to look back at their long history...
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What Are Extended Range Electric Vehicles?

Extended range electric vehicles combat the range anxiety that many electric vehicle owners feel. Range-Extended...

How Are Electric Vehicles Better for the Environment?

As a cleaner alternative, electric vehicles are an important step in sustainable transportation. Notable for their...
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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