Managing your fleet of heavy construction equipment can be a challenge. The challenge can mount if you have equipment over multiple job sites. Even though construction vehicles don’t travel far, knowing their location at all times is an essential part of fleet management. Learn the ins and outs of GPS tracking for construction equipment. What…
It is a common situation for fleet managers: You’ve searched the yard for a trailer and can’t find it. In many cases, it is hiding under your nose. Learn how to keep track of inventory fleets and never have this problem again. You can use GPS tracking to keep track of inventory fleets. GPS can…
Fleet fuel savings – What are the five most expensive costs for truck fleets? Answer: People (wages, vacation time, 401K contribution, healthcare) Fuel Equipment and Equipment Maintenance Land / Buildings / Upkeep Legal Defense / Compliance While we could debate what order these costs should be in, most companies would agree that the most profitable…
Let’s take a closer look at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule regarding the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. break. We want to see if our earlier example shows whether our driver is compliant or not. Based on the example our driver is finishing a 60/7 work week and needs to…
