Fleet Management

FEATURED THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Will Congress Delay The ELD Compliance Date?

Last week, some Members of Congress questioned whether the ELD compliance date of December 18, 2017, should be delayed.  Beyond asking that question, some of those Members of Congress took action toward that end.  Their action was a first step in what can be a lengthy legislative process.

• Waiting On Electronic Driver Logs?
• Utilizing Driver Scorecards
• The Consequences Of Not Implementing ELD

• Solving Speeding, Idling, And More With Vehicle Trackers
• The State Of Field Service In The Connected World
• Reducing Fleet Downtime Using A Fleet Management System

REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES

• Learn How Ericsson Protects Field Service Engineers Working Alone And Out Of Hours

  Ericsson is a leading provider of technology, infrastructure and services to telecommunications operators around the world. As the world’s largest supplier of mobile networks, Ericsson provide mobile and broadband connections to more than 2 billion people globally.

• Joyride Coffee Saves Time, Balances Delivery Routes, And Helps Avoid Violations On The Busy Streets Of Manhattan

  Once Joyride Coffee Distributors started working with Fleetmatics Routist, they were very impressed with how well Routist fit into REVEAL. Now they experience fewer traffic violations, significant time savings, and greater peace of mind.

• Lane Plumbing And Heating Saves 20 Hours A Week On Payroll

  Lane Plumbing and Heating wanted a solution which would increase their bottom line, while improving their service quality. After Installing Fleetmatics GPS Tracking on their 14 vehicles, they have been able to verify the amount of time an employee spends on a job and generate more accurate billing for customers; the company has saved $20,000+ on payroll and gains additional savings from reduced fuel consumption by reinforcing positive driving habits.

• Texas Turf Management Uncovers The Hidden Costs Of Doing Business

  Texas Turf Management is a full-service commercial landscaping company in Houston, Texas specializing in customized maintenance plans and irrigation installation. With an acute attention to detail, craftsmanship, and customer service, Texas Turf Management has been operating for over 15 years and now maintains a fleet of 15 vehicles.

• East Central Energy Reduces Average Monthly Vehicle Costs By $3,000
• Parks & Sons Saves $150,000 In Fuel Costs After Implementing GPS Insight
• Lamar Advertising Company Increase Productivity By 15% and Cuts Fuel Costs By 15% With Fleet Management

FIELD TECHNOLOGIES MAGAZINE ARTICLES

• Your Essential Guide To The ELD Mandate

  Many of the companies I’ve spoken with that are impacted by the ELD (electronic logging device) mandate are frustrated by its existence. While that’s understandable in the sense that most people don’t enjoy being told what to do and when, you have to move past your frustration to look not only at the “why” behind the mandate but also at the opportunity it presents. If you are one of those people feeling frustrated, I urge you to consider these three points.

FIELD TECHNOLOGIES WEBINARS

• Using APM And Field Service Management To Achieve Business Outcomes

  Imagine a command center analyzing data from machines and automatically dispatching technicians when equipment needs service to prevent an outage. Machines, people and data working together to achieve real business outcomes. This is the vision of the future for industrialists and the intersection of modern field service and asset performance management lies at the heart of it.

• Modernizing Field Service: How To Improve First-Time Fix Through Interactive Video

  The average first-time fix (FTF) rate for service organizations has hovered barely above 70% for years. Even with a proven direct correlation between FTF rates and customer satisfaction rates and profitability, companies struggle with making solid improvements with FTF.

• How A Secure Enterprise Communication Strategy Can Impact Business Performance

  “Everybody at my company communicates perfectly”. Said no one, EVER.  Communication is a struggle for many companies, but so few realize how elemental it is for business success. And for companies with teams of people away from desks, out in the field, the need for improved communication is paramount.