The Federal Government’s long-planned legislation goes live with many still asking questions. After years of debate, planning, and a pandemic delaying implementation, the Canadian ELD Mandate is set to go live on January 1, 2023. The purpose of the mandate was to bring hours-of-service recording into the modern digital age. The previous antiquated paper method…
Learn about battery degradation to better understand the pros and cons of incorporating electric vehicles. If you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV), there are some important factors to consider. These three questions are probably at the top of your list: How much will the EV cost? What is its range? How long will…
For fleet managers context matters. You can’t change when and where you operate your business — but it helps to be aware of pertinent environmental risk factors. Traditionally, fleet managers have relied on measuring the ABC’S (acceleration, braking, cornering and speeding) of driving to judge driver behavior with the hope of improving fleet safety. However,…
A New Law Could Have A Direct Effect On Fleets Utilizing GPS Tracking Devices. Earlier this year I wrote about a proposed law that would require employers to inform their employees about the electronic monitoring processes used by the company. Following passage of the legislation, the new Working for Workers Act comes into full effect…
Save money on fuel costs by utilizing in-depth reporting from Geotab’s Marketplace. Let’s be honest – sometimes it’s easy to get lost in the sustainability conversation. When it comes to saving money and improving your fleet’s efficiency, all you need to know is that going green can help your business save money. The Green Fleet…
A New Law Could Have Direct Affect On Fleets Utilizing GPS Tracking Devices. A proposed law would require employers to inform their employees about the electronic monitoring processes used by the company. While the proposed law would only pertain to Ontario and is not currently in place, the law could be a signal of personal…
Winter weather can wreak havoc on both any type of vehicle; in North America (US and Canada) over 24% of vehicle collisions occur on winter roads. As a fleet manager, your job gets harder during the winter months as you have extra sets of conditions to account for or worry about. Fleet managers used to…
As Canada’s ELD enforcement deadline nears, the government is planning a 12-month period of soft or progressive enforcement. To help you ensure your fleet is ready, we clarify what has changed regarding Canadian ELD enforcement and answer your ELD enforcement questions. The original deadline for compliance was June 12, 2021 at which point most commercial…
Recently GPS to GO was invited to speak before the Ontario Good Roads Association about Geotab Public Works. Geotab Public Works is a scalable and robust solution for Government Fleet Management. The Geotab Public Works solution helps government agencies manage vehicles such as salt spreaders, snow plows, street sweepers, police, fire, ambulance and waste management…
