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Stupid question right? Well maybe but the word truck can mean different things to different people. Some only think of large, long-haul trucks. Others think of SUVs commonly seen around town like a Chevy Suburban or Toyota Sequoia. Or there are pickup trucks with a flatbed on the back. If you're from the U.K. you'll probably be thinking lorry.
At TruckGPS.org it means all those things. It looks at how commercial truck drivers and their fleet managers face unique challenges, challenges that can be met using GPS technology.
Truck GPS can help with turn-by-turn navigation, dispatching, preventative maintenance as well as monitoring the mechanical health of your vehicle. Fleet managers can use it to keep their trucks secure, operating efficiently and fully utilized.
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Fleet Management Archive
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Why every trucking fleet needs a fuel card plan
Posted on March 31, 2012 | No CommentsThere’s no question that fuel is a precious commodity. Rising gas prices only make it more crucial for trucking fleets to carefully manage how fuel is acquired and consumed. Fortunately... -
HOS Ruling Cuts Driver Hours by 15%
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe FMCSA has released their final ruling on the maximum number of driving hours from 82 down to 70 in an effort to combat accidents caused by fatigued truck drivers.... -
Oil prices reach new high. How can truck drivers stay profitable?
Posted on December 17, 2011 | No CommentsTruck owners know that when you pay all the bills you realize how costly running a truck can be. Multiply that by hundreds and it’s not surprising to know that... -
CSA 2010 – Safer trucking?
Posted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsIt has almost been a year since CSA 2010 was introduced to all carriers throughout the U.S. It was progressively rolled out through 2010 and modified several times to make... -
Is it possible for truck fleets to go green and still make money?
Posted on August 15, 2011 | No CommentsIf you’re a fleet owner then no doubt you’ve come up against the Green Fleet issue at some point. It might have come up at a board meeting, prompted by... -
Triple Fatality Shows Need For Fleet Tracking
Posted on July 14, 2011 | 2 CommentsA triple fatality on the I-40 has highlighted the importance of truck driver safety, and the strict compliance codes introduced with CSA 2010. The collision happened on the Interstate 40... -
Government fleets – The easiest way to switch on to telematics
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsThe old image of government departments being the epitome of inefficiency are rapidly disappearing as public spending comes under closer scrutiny, along with greater accountability and transparency on all fiscal... -
Four reasons why training your staff will pay for itself
Posted on April 14, 2011 | No CommentsWhile fuel is one of the highest operating costs facing trucking fleets today, labor costs can also make a significant impact on a fleet’s profitability. So while you’re doing everything... -
Pushing your trucks uphill? You don’t have to!
Posted on March 23, 2011 | No CommentsHill driving is not ideal for getting the maximum fuel efficiency from a vehicle. Most drivers know that. Endless gear changes, the extra fuel burned dragging a heavy load up... -
Green Truck Summit 2011 – Are we too late?
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsIn March of this year, the Green Truck Summit was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Held in conjunction with the annual Work Truck Show, North America’s largest...
