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…
Vision Zero is a road safety initiative founded by the Swedish government in 1997, which has been successfully implemented throughout Europe, and is now spreading throughout the United States. To become a Vision Zero city, a municipality must meet four minimum standards, consisting of: Setting the clear goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and sever injuries.…
There are many businesses which could see significant benefits and cost savings by changing out their gas or diesel fleet vehicles for electric vehicles.
Texting and driving is dangerous, there is no doubt about that. But while so much focus has gone into encouraging drivers to put their phones down, the other causes of distracted driving have been pushed aside despite also being very dangerous. It’s important for fleet managers to understand the different types of distracted driving so…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) held its annual Brake Safety Day on September 7th, and the results might stop you dead in your tracks. Brake Safety Day is part of the CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Program in partnership with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrators (FMCSA).…
You might have heard of the phrase telematics over the past decade or so. It seems that the term, which most often describes the integration of telecommunications and vehicle tracking, is popping up everywhere. Many insurance companies are now offering the potential for reduced rates to personal drivers, for example, backed by data collection powered…
Apart from all the fantastic business benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking, it can also have the effect of improving your driving behaviour. A key part of establishing that improved behavior is to set standards for your drivers to reach. Geotab GPS Fleet Tracking devices produce easily understood data to support your program. Using the information,…
