Going Green: A Guide to The Technology Driving Eco-Friendliness in The Automotive Industry
In the 21st century, and particularly in the last decade, concerns over the environment have grown from distant rumblings into unavoidable roars. Considering that the EPA says cars are responsible for 75% of carbon monoxide emissions in the United States, and transportation accounts for 27% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country, it’s no wonder that […]
Fleets of The Future: Where Commercial Vehicles Are Headed
A fleet of vehicles is any group of cars purchased by and for a business, organization, or agency rather than a family or individual. Car rental companies, public transportation agencies, and distribution businesses are some of the most common buyers of fleet vehicles, and there is no shortage of fleets in the United States. In […]
Cars-as-a-Service: Everything You Need to Know Before This Trend Explodes
By now, everyone in the world (and not just those familiar with the automotive industry) are familiar with the concepts of self-driving cars and with ridesharing services like Uber. Things are about to get far more complicated, though, as these two ideas are beginning to collide to form a new market known as Cars-as-a-Service (CaaS). […]
The 5 Most Spectacular Car Driving Technological Advances
The 5 Most Spectacular Car Driving Technological Advances of Recent Years The recent years have marked a spectacular advance of automobile technologies that changed the game forever. From driver assisting to performance-improving technologies, these improvements have changed our experience behind the wheel and marked an interesting shift towards a promising future of automobiles. GPS Tracking […]
Comparing Vans By Lifecycle Cost
Businesses that require a fleet of vehicles to successfully operate are often faced with a few tough decisions along the way. First, there comes the issue of deciding which to invest in, vans or trucks. Once that decision is made, you’ll have to figure out which will work best financially for your business. This email […]
Higher Motor Oil Prices Nudge Preventative Maintenance Costs Up
Crude oil saw an uptick in its prices in 2018. In turn, this has also lead to an increase in preventative maintenance expenses. Due to the changes in engine design and improvements in oil quality and onboard monitoring technology, the increase in expenses have not been a cause for much concern. The improvements will also […]
Midsize Pickup Ownership Costs
There are a few things to consider before setting out to purchasing a midsize pickup truck, whether you’re buying one for yourself or a fleet of them to satisfy your business needs. Pickup trucks, particularly midsize, are a fantastic addition to a variety of businesses. Businesses such as landscaping, pest control, construction and government fleets […]
Reducing Fleet Costs & Maintaining Efficiency
If you have a fleet of cars, trucks, or any other type of road-going vehicle, you may be wondering how you can cut costs, and maintain the efficiency of your fleet. In this guide, we’ll go over a few simple, easy-to-implement tips that can help you do just that! Check Tire Pressure Weekly Under or […]
5 Key Steps to Create a Fleet Safety Training Program
Fleet safety training is a great way to keep your drivers safe on the road, avoid the high costs related to car and truck accidents, and ensure that your fleet is operating at maximum efficiency. But, creating a fleet safety training program can be intimidating – so we’ve put together a list of the 5 […]
Understanding The New USDOT Number Requirements For Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
Massachusetts, US:Â Enforcement for a new Massachusetts State USDOT requirement for Intrastate commercial vehicles (CMVs) has been delayed until January 1, 2019, in order to allow for vehicle operators and fleet managers to comply with this new regulation. The new regulation requires most commercial vehicles to obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation registration, number, even if […]