The High Cost of PTO Idling Running a heavy truck engine just to power small job site tools is like using a sledgehammer to drive a thumbtack. Traditional power take-off systems force diesel engines to idle for hours while crews work nearby. Fortunately, lithium-ion auxiliary ... Read More »

The Multi-Dashboard Nightmare Fleet managers love technology until they need twenty open tabs to manage basic daily tasks. Juggling separate dash cam apps, GPS trackers, and engine diagnostics software creates major operational headaches. Fortunately, modern fleet telematics platforms now unify these tools into a single ... Read More »

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 »

Most small fleet operators have an unspoken vehicle use policy. Drivers know roughly what's expected because someone told them at hiring, or because common sense fills in the gaps. That works fine until there's an accident on a Saturday night, a driver puts 200 personal ... 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 »

When the original Ram ProMaster City and the Ford Transit Connect bowed out a few years ago, they left a real hole in the American work-van market. The compact, car-based cargo van — easy to park, cheap to fuel, sized for a single tradesperson and ... 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 »

Inside Stellantis Pro One: The Global Commercial Fleet Offensive Lands in North America The North American commercial fleet landscape just experienced a massive structural shift. At its recent Fleet Preview event at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, Stellantis officially launched Stellantis Pro One in ... 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 »