The Fleet AdvantEDGE

Earth Day (April 22) is an annual global event dedicated to promoting environmental protection and raising awareness about the importance of sustainability.

As the world is facing the looming threat of climate change, it is vital that individuals, communities, and industries come together to take action for a better future.

The transportation industry is paying attention and taking significant steps toward reducing its environmental impact, and corporate transportation fleets are prioritizing their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. 

Topics: Trucking Environmental Sustainability, Fleet Safety, Truck Fleet Analytics, Fleet Management, Fleet Optimization, GHG, Fuel Economy

JOIN US AT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS TO WITNESS THE UNVEILING OF OUR NEW TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH THAT WILL HELP DEFINE THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION! 

We are excited to announce that we will be attending and exhibiting at several upcoming transportation industry events and conferences in the next few months! Fleet Advantage executives will discuss the state of the industry and providing various complimentary fleet analyses.

This includes demonstrations of our new, groundbreaking analytic tool, which helps to make informed decisions about cost-effective and sustainable transportation options for your fleet. This tool has been developed in response to the needs of our clients and many fleets in the industry and will help fleets evaluate their total cost of ownership and help build a bridge to alternative energies.

Topics: Trucking Environmental Sustainability, Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet Optimization, GHG, Truck Fleet Operations

Fleet professionals are struggling with pinpointing ‘why’ and ‘where’ their costs are rising, important questions often asked by C-level executives.

The simple answer is that inflation is driving all prices up, extended life cycles are driving costs up, and the additional maintenance repairs due to those extended life cycles, component parts and fuel degradation–not to mention rising labor rates for drivers, mechanics and third-party providers are all expensive.

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet Management, Fleet Optimization, Truck Fleet Operations

Looking Back on 2022 and Looking Forward to 2023!

Topics: Trucking Environmental Sustainability, Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet Optimization, GHG, Truck Fleet Operations

How Winterizing Your Fleet Will Be Different This Year

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet Optimization, Truck Fleet Operations

On June 15, 2022, the Federal Reserve made its third hike to the federal funds rate, increasing the rate to a range between 1.5% and 1.75% (75 bps).

Overall market conditions continue to show rising inflation and energy costs and deteriorating consumer confidence. The war in Ukraine continues unabated, which is causing energy and food shortages. Additionally, China still has COVID-19 lockdowns in place that continue to impact Supply Chain operations all over the world.

Topics: Fleet Management

Have you reviewed your Tire Program, lately? In part two of this Blog Series we provide best practices that can be applied to help keep your tire maintenance cost down and your drivers safe! 

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) consumer awareness campaign is fast approaching. National Tire Safety Week, on June 27 – July 3, 2022 is the annual initiative aimed to spread awareness of the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

We previously reviewed how tire cost is the second-highest expense within a fleet’s maintenance program.

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management

Have you reviewed your Tire Program, lately? In this two part Blog Series we will provide tips on how to properly maintain your tires to ensure your drivers are safe!

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will be promoting its yearly consumer awareness campaign, National Tire Safety Week, on June 27 – July 3, 2022. This annual initiative aims to spread awareness of the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

Did you know that tire cost is the second-highest expense within a fleet’s maintenance program?

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management

International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives targeted at various motor carrier, vehicle, and driver safety elements. This event is known to be the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles globally. In 2021, more than 40,000 commercial motor vehicle inspections were conducted and in total, inspectors had to remove 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways. Each year International Road check places a special emphasis on a category of violations. This yearthe focus will be on wheels ends. Historically, violations involving wheel end components account for about one-quarter of all violations discovered.

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management

Building a positive fleet safety and health culture in the transportation industry

More transportation fleets are paying attention to their trucks' safety obsolescence in addition to their economic obsolescence, meaning safety has become a larger reason to upgrade to newer truck technology.

 

In 2016, Tracy Morgan, a NYC comedian, had an accident with a tractor-trailer with a well-known public company that concluded in a settlement in excess of $100MM.  Additionally, heavy-duty truck fatalities have reached an all-time high over the past ten years, with judgments and settlements reaching $20 - $200 million. Statistics show that new safety features reduce collisions by 22% and improve government published safety records.  Following that unfortunate event, we began a robust investment and research initiative, including the acquisition and testing of the latest state-of-the-art safety technology. 

Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Truck Fleet Operations