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Telematics

Everything You Need to Know About Fleet Vehicles

While it can be a complex and time-consuming process to research and purchase the right fleet vehicle to meet your...
Fuel Management Systems: Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs

Fuel Management Systems: Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs

A fuel management system provides better visibility into fuel trends—including inefficient or abnormal activity,...

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...

A Fleet Manager’s Guide to GPS

Real-world savings and safety enhancements are being unearthed via GPS systems every day. Let’s take a look at...
How Freight Dispatchers Support and Scale Your Fleet

How Freight Dispatchers Support and Scale Your Fleet

Learn more about the important role that freight dispatchers play in supporting your fleet and the telematics tools...

How a Weather Route Planner Can Help Your Fleet

Samsara Weather Overlay is a live map that's layered directly over your vehicle's route so you have visibility into...

7 Key Things to Look For When Selecting Your Dispatch Software

Dispatch software is one of the primary tools that fleet managers and dispatchers rely on to ensure that drivers are...
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What is Edge Computing?

Get all of the details on how edge computing works, why it matters for fleets, and the future of industrial IoT all...

8 Ways a GPS Vehicle Tracking Solution Can Help Your Fleet Stay Ahead of the Curve

If you’re a fleet manager, a GPS vehicle tracking solution can be a powerful way to help you understand the location...
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Door Open Sensors: Applications for Fleets

From preventing stolen or spoiled goods to helping avoid expensive door repair costs, learn all about the benefits...
How Dash Cams and GPS Improve Fleet Safety and Efficiency

How Dash Cams and GPS Improve Fleet Safety and Efficiency

When it comes to fleet safety, dash cams can capture invaluable evidence about what was going on behind the scenes...
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Why GPS is Important for Construction Companies

Using GPS technology in construction projects has a variety of benefits both for you and your clients. Learn how GPS...
Safety

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....
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

A Driver’s Guide to Personal Conveyance

The FMCSA's personal conveyance regulations can be tricky for fleets and drivers to navigate. In this guide, you'll...
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,...

A Fleet Manager’s Guide: How Many Hours Can A Truck Driver Drive?

In this article, we’ll help you understand how driving limits apply to your particular fleet by answering a series...

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Sustainability

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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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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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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