Adverse weather conditions, like heavy snow or heatwaves, can happen to any fleet. In this white paper we look at ways you can properly prepare for these conditions to avoid crashes, breakdowns and unnecessary costs, and keep your drivers safe.
March 11, 2020Technology, Safety
Help Your Fleet Drive Safely in Adverse Weather Conditions
Business
2nd Annual Fleet Management Benchmark Strategies
Join Descartes’ fleet experts for the highlights and findings from our second annual benchmark study. Learn how forward-thinking organizations are recognizing the evolving role and value of the fleet to differentiate their brand, enhance customer service, drive growth and bolster the bottom line.
October 17, 2019Business, Safety
Catapult Your Way to Safety & Operational Success
You see the headlines, you read the news and wonder … why did that fleet win the award? What are they doing differently than us? These fleets are staying ahead of the competition by continuously testing new ideas and programs, expanding the focus on safety throughout the organization, and successfully managing change -- all the while reaping enviable results. Moderated by: Don Osterberg, industry consultant and former Sr. Vice President of Safety, Security and Driver Training at Schneider National.
September 12, 2019Equipment
Eliminating the Fear Factor
Choosing the right fleet maintenance provider for your national program can be a daunting task. Amerit’s CEO, Dan Williams, shares 5 essential tips for eliminating the risk and ensuring your success in choosing the right single source provider for your fleet.
September 2, 2019Business, Technology
Using Technology for Positive Driver Engagement
As with any remote employee, a driver’s performance can be overlooked until something bad happens that results in an uncomfortable conversation. In this webinar, we will share some tools and best practices for proactively incorporating more positive reinforcement into your safety program that can boost driver satisfaction and overall fleet performance.
May 23, 2019Business, Technology
Best Practices for Fleet Safety – The Experts Speak
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August 17, 2017Editorial
Editorial: A Matter of Perspective
Any artist will tell you that perspective matters when looking at a picture. A survey of the financial picture for industries that affect trucking, which was presented at an economic conference last week, is no different.
July 20, 2017Business
Carriers Benefit as California Agricultural Sector Rebounds
California’s drought of 2011 through 2015 didn’t just dry up the state’s harvests of crops such as almonds, grapes and oranges — it also dried up business for motor carriers.
July 20, 2017Business, Fuel
EFS Launches Its Largest Discount Fuel Network
Payment solutions provider EFS launched its largest fleet savings network to give smaller over-the-road fleets a competitive edge.
June 26, 2017Business, Equipment
Carriers, Shippers View Drop and Hook as Improvement in Operational Efficiency
Shippers and carriers sometimes might disagree on fair rates, settlement schedules or detention charges. But there is one freight-hauling technique that wins kudos from both sides: drop and hook. It sounds easy — and it can be — if the timing is right, experts said.
June 19, 2017