Mother Nature waits for no one, which is why having a reliable telematics solution is so crucial to snow operations companies during the winter months as road conditions can greatly impact public safety in the blink of an eye and fleets need to be prepared to react just as quickly. If you manage snow operations…
ABI Research recently completed their Commercial Telematics competitive assessment and ranked Geotab the top Commercial Telematics vendor.
Significant technological advancements have been made in many industries over the last few years, and the construction industry is no exception. Between the modernized processes and equipment becoming more and more technologically advanced, it is no wonder construction companies big and small are looking for the best ways to protect their equipment and keep their…
On December 18th, 2017, the day the U.S. mandated for all truckers to track Hours of Service with the use of an Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Canadian Transport Minister, Marc Garneau announced a similar plan for truckers in Canada. Siting research showing an “ELD mandate would have a direct and immediate impact on curbing behaviours…
As the December deadline for the ELD mandate approaches in the U.S., we thought it was important to debunk some popular myths about vehicle tracking to help ease the transition and put minds at ease for those who may be confused or worried. Myth #1 – Telematics Is Too Expensive One of the largest concerns…
Work and play don’t have to be opposites. With the D2GO’s Driver Challenge designed for the Geotab GPS Fleet Tracking solution, you’re able to boost employee engagement while increasing fleet safety and productivity. This unique technology allows you to easily define company goals and metrics, and communicate those to your fleet instantly via an easy…
Running a fleet of commercial vehicles efficiently requires effective management on several fronts. There are the logistics of scheduling. There is the necessity of managing vehicle maintenance, and minimizing downtime. There is the need to ensure that your drivers are using safe habits out there on the road. And the requirement that all those elements…
For a company with 450 fleet vehicles on the road like Black & Veatch, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, driver safety is critical. The company has many technicians and servicepeople out on the roads each and every day, with some driving up to 7,000 miles (11,000+ km) per month. Needless to say, all that driving…
Last month, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) set out to educate the population about the federal debt burden Canadians face, while advocating for lower taxes, less waste, and accountable government. In order to accomplish this goal, the CTF established a campaign to tour across the country in a vehicle displaying the national debt, and the…
There are dozens of sound business reasons that you should implement GPS tracking into your fleet – from increasing productivity to providing better customer service. But one thing that should never be overlooked is the safety of your drivers. Geotab fleet tracking is one of the best steps you can take to improve on this.…
