Everything you need to know about the Fleet Management Industry.
Fleet management software can help manage almost all aspects of fleet management. This post explains what fleet management software is, who uses it, and how a fleet management solution can help different fleets.
Learn More +Fleet management encompasses a variety of processes and activities that fleet managers use to improve fleet operations. This post highlights the key areas of fleet management, its benefits, and different fleet management challenges.
Learn More +Learn about fleet maintenance, fleet maintenance software, advantages of fleet maintenance programs, and the two different approaches to fleet maintenance: reactive and preventive.
Learn More +DVIR stands for "Driver Vehicle Inspection Report." DVIRs are mandatory as per Sections 396.11 and 396.13 of the FMCSR. Click to learn more.
Learn More +Vehicle idling is the act of leaving the motor engine running unnecessarily while the vehicle remains stationary. Vehicle idling wastes fuel and money.
Learn More +Understanding the definition of a commercial motor vehicle is important for knowing which rules apply and when. This post explains what a commercial motor vehicle is and why knowing the definition is important.
Learn More +GPS tracking is an integral part of fleet management. This post explains what GPS tracking is, how GPS tracking works, and how a GPS tracking solution can benefit fleets.
Learn More +Trailer tracking refers to the process of tracking a vehicle’s trailer with the help of a tracking device. Learn more about trailer tracking in this post.
Learn More +Fleets of all types and sizes can increase productivity and efficiency with geofencing. This post explains what geofencing is and how it can benefit commercial fleets.
Learn More +What is an ELD? What does an ELD stand for? Do all drivers need ELDs? This page answers all these questions about ELDs and more.
Learn More +The ELD mandate was published by the FMCSA in 2015. This post covers everything about the ELD mandate — requirements, timeline, exemptions, and more.
Learn More +Non-exempt drivers are required to comply with the FMCSA’s ELD mandate. This post contains in-depth information on ELD compliance, ELD compliance checklist for drivers, ELD compliance checklist for carriers, and penalties for non-compliance.
Learn More +A dashcam is an onboard camera that records what happens on the road. Fleets use dashcams to improve safety & exonerate drivers.
Learn More +A dual dashcam or dual-facing dashcam has one camera lens facing the road in front and the other lense facing in-cab towards the driver.
Learn More +Learn what the 30-minute break rule is, along with when and how it applies to commercial drivers.
Learn More +This post explains the basic concept of the Hours of Service rules, their purpose, who must comply with HOS rules, and how CMV drivers and companies must demonstrate compliance.
Learn More +The 14-hour rule is a federal safety Hours of Service rule that applies to most CMV drivers. Learn more about the 14-hour rule and why it is commonly referred to as the “driving window.”
Learn More +The 34-hour restart rule is part of the larger federal Hours of Service for property-carrying CMV drivers. This post explains the 34-hour restart rule and how it could benefit commercial drivers.
Learn More +The split sleeper berth rule allows a truck driver to extend a shift by splitting the required 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time into two shifts.
Learn More +This post explains the short-haul exemption, its purpose, and how CMV drivers and companies qualify for it.
Learn More +The FMCSA made several changes to the Hours of Service rules in 2020. Here are the details of all those new Hours of Service rules and changes.
Learn More +When using the adverse driving conditions exception, a property-carrying driver may drive up to 13 hours within 16 hours of coming on duty. This post explains the details of this exception.
Learn More +This post explains what qualifies a movement as interstate commerce, and, if so, what regulations apply.
Learn More +This post will explain what the Federal 60/70 Hours rules are, to whom these rules apply, and what is a "rolling period".
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