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Celebrating Earth Day: Corporate Transportation Fleets Driving Towards a Greener Future with Groundbreaking Analytic ToolS

Posted by Elizabeth Gomez - Marketing Manager on 4/21/23 8:43 AM

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. 

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

Revolutionizing Your Corporate Transportation Fleet

Posted by Elizabeth Gomez - Marketing Manager on 4/6/23 11:26 AM

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.

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

The Truth About Maintenance And Repair Costs: What Is Plaguing The Corporate Fleet Transportation Industry?

Posted by Wesley Hall, CTP on 3/10/23 11:00 AM
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.
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Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet Management, Fleet Optimization, Truck Fleet Operations

Year In Review – Looking Back on 2022 and Looking Forward to 2023!

Posted by Elizabeth Gomez - Marketing Manager on 12/30/22 8:58 AM

Looking Back on 2022 and Looking Forward to 2023!

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

Tune in to Transport Topics Radio This Saturday for Everything You Need to Know for Fleet Winterization in 2022!

Posted by Elizabeth Gomez - Marketing Manager on 12/14/22 11:01 AM

How Winterizing Your Fleet Will Be Different This Year

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

FLEET SAFETY TIPS - ANNUAL BRAKE SAFETY WEEK IS PLANNED FOR AUGUST 21-27, 2022 - IS YOUR FLEET READY?

Posted by Matthew Wiedmeyer, CTP on 8/11/22 2:36 PM

Brake Safety Week is fast approaching - Is your fleet ready? 

What is the most important operating component of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)? Although there are many, the most important one is the part that makes the equipment stop - the brakes!! Brakes must always operate properly to ensure maximum safety. The braking system on CMV’s is designed for tough conditions, but it must be inspected and maintained carefully and consistently like anything. By doing this, the brake system will operate properly throughout the life of the truck.

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Topics: Fleet Safety

FLEET SAFETY TIPS - CVSA 2022 Operation Safe Driver Week is July 10-16, 2022

Operation Safe Driver Week - A week of  intensified traffic safety enforcement is here!  

Operation Safe Driver Week was launched in 2007 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and with the support from industry and transportation organizations. The program was established to help reduce the number of crashes, deaths and injuries resulting from crashes involving various motor vehicles, including commercial trucks, buses, and cars.  

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Topics: Fleet Safety

Fleet Maintenance Tips: Have you Reviewed your Tire Program Lately? part two of NATIONAL TIRE SAFETY WEEK (JUNE 27 – JULY 3RD)

Posted by Wesley Hall, CTP on 6/16/22 3:21 PM

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.

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management

Fleet Maintenance Tips: Have you Reviewed your Tire Program Lately? Part one of NATIONAL TIRE SAFETY WEEK (JUNE 27 – JULY 3RD)

Posted by Wesley Hall, CTP on 6/16/22 3:21 PM

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?

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Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management

Summertime driving is no vacation! Fleet safety tips...

During the summer months, drivers of heavy duty trucks should be reminded of additional driving challenges that present themselves. Increased outdoor activities resulting from more daylight hours make it especially important to get plenty of rest before buckling-up in an 18-wheeler, as driver mental and visual acuity must be at peak performance. Children are out of school, increasing the number of motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadways.  Additionally, summertime is when most roadway construction programs are initiated.  This increase in roadway activity means that a driver’s focus on fleet safety must be on-point 100% of the time to avoid accidents.  

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Topics: Fleet Safety