Construction Fleets Articles

By Staff

Government and National Safety Council statistics report that millions of Americans are involved in traffic crashes each year. Here are 10 steps for your drivers to follow when they find themselves in a crash incident.

Tags: accidents

By Mike Antich & Lauren Colin

The average fleet claim severity for 2006 was $1,869.87, an increase of $48.81 over 2004. Also experiencing a slight increase in 2006 was the percent of accidents deemed preventable.

By Daryl Lubinsky

For on-facility or warehouse driving, neighborhood electric vehicles are available now to help you save money and the environment. Several production freeway-ready EVs are coming in the near future.

By Editor

Many companies are turning to fuel card programs for their fueling needs. Data from these programs can be mined with significant savings.

Tags: fuel

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.

Tags: fuel

By Editor

The cornerstone of a successful fleet operation lies in a carefully structured agreement. Negotiating a fleet management agreement is as much art as science, but if done right, problems can be avoided.

By DAVE WILLIAMS

A system to identify vehicles and components helps fleet managers analyze performance.The VMRS code system, designed by the American Trucking Associations, is an industry-accepted tool to make the job easier.

By LAUREN COLIN

Many companies use methods such as videos and behind-the-wheel training to get the safety message across to drivers. Motor vehicle record (MVR) checks and incentives are also effective.

By Tariq Kamal

Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.

Tags: Fuel Savings, maintenance, telematics

By SEAN M. LYDEN

Even the most seasoned fleet managers occasionally misjudge truck specs. Following are the eight most common offenses committed and how to correct them before it’s too late.

By Sean Lyden

According to proponents, nitrogen-inflated tires maintain tire pressure longer, resist heat buildup better, and reduce the potential of freezing in high altitudes.

With increased upfitting of trucks to specific job applications, fleet managers may have a more difficult time selecting the right chassis to handle the load. A simple formula can help avoid this difficulty.

By Paul Dexler

When the job requires being up high or having to pick up a heavy item off the ground, lift trucks, crane trucks, and bucket trucks make it far easier and safer to get the work done without muscle strain or worse hazards.

Tags: Lift

By Editor

STATISTICS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSE SURVEYS LEAVE LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF FUEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. ENHANCE SAVINGS THROUGH RESEARCH, REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.

Tags: best practices, fuel

By Mike Antich

When your driver picks up a new vehicle, how does the delivering dealer know your employee is who they say they are? Typically, the employee receives paperwork from the leasing company (acknowledgement of order), which they bring to the dealership. While at the dealership, the driver is often required to show a driver’s license with photo to verify his or her identity. In some cases, the dealership makes a copy of the driver’s license. This has been done routinely in our industry for many years.