Most small fleet operators think of OSHA as a construction site issue. Hard hats, fall harnesses, scaffolding inspections — that's the picture that comes to mind. But the moment your work truck becomes the place where employees load materials, operate a bucket, or secure equipment ... Read More »

Your commercial auto renewal landed in your inbox and the number was higher than last year. Again. If you asked your broker why, you probably got a version of the same answer: the market is hard, claims are expensive, there's nothing we can do. That ... Read More »

Every tradesperson knows the feeling. You reach the job site and the ladder isn't secured the way it should be. It shifted in transit. The rungs have been rubbing against bare metal for twenty miles. That's not just a nuisance — it's a liability. A ... Read More »

Every month try to provide insights that will make running a fleet less of a chore and more of a, well, slightly smaller chore. The June batch of Ford Pro Telematics Software enhancements is built around a simple idea: fleet managers should spend less time ... Read More »

Be honest. Somewhere in your telematics platform, right now, there is a screen full of charts you have never opened. Maybe three. They contain genuinely useful information about your trucks, and they will continue to contain it, undisturbed, forever, because nobody running a real fleet ... Read More »

Every fleet manager has had the conversation. A driver swears the curb jumped out at them. The mirror, apparently, was "fine." The other guy "came out of nowhere." And the dash cam — the one you bought specifically for moments like this — was pointed ... Read More »

For small and mid-size fleets, the dash cam has quietly become one of the most important pieces of hardware in the truck. It settles "not-at-fault" disputes, lowers insurance exposure, and increasingly coaches drivers before a near-miss becomes a claim. Geotab's newest device, the GO Focus ... Read More »

A truck breaking down on the side of the road is never just a mechanical problem. It is a missed appointment, a frustrated customer, an emergency tow bill, and a technician who cannot complete their work. For small fleets, a single unexpected breakdown can derail ... Read More »

The Costly Threat of Severe Hail For vocational fleet managers, severe weather is one of the most unpredictable threats to daily business. Convective storms can form rapidly, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and destructive hail. When a surprise hailstorm hits a region, unprotected vehicles can ... Read More »

The Rising Cost of Fleet Insurance Commercial fleet insurance premiums are climbing higher every year. For fleet managers, keeping these costs under control can feel like an uphill battle. Unpredictable accidents, rising repair costs, and legal fees all drive up the cost of protection. Fortunately, ... Read More »