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Fleet Winterization Guide: Keep Your Trucks Road-Ready
As winter approaches and holiday demand ramps up, fleet managers face the challenge of keeping vehicles safe and operational in freezing temperatures. Preventive maintenance is the key to avoiding costly breakdowns and ensuring on-time deliveries. Here are six critical areas to focus on for winter fleet maintenance: 1. Batteries & Charging Systems Cold weather strains…
Uptime Unlocked: Balancing Technician Loyalty with Agility in Fleet Maintenance
In the fleet industry, uptime isn’t just a metric – it’s a requirement. Every minute a truck is sidelined translates to lost revenue, delayed deliveries, and strained customer relationships. For fleet operators, maintaining uptime means having the right technicians in the right place at the right time. But as the reach of your fleets expands…
Turning the Tide on Nuclear Verdicts:
MANTIS 360° Cameras, Part of FleetNet’s Connected Vehicle Solutions, Help Fleets Protect Drivers, Data, and Dollars As trucking companies battle soaring insurance premiums and nuclear verdicts per a recent article in transport topics, fleets are searching for tools that protect both their drivers and their balance sheets. While the legal and insurance landscape grows more…
Safety First: Being Seen is Being Safe
When a FleetNet service provider responds to a call, the job often takes place on the side of a busy road, in a dimly lit yard, or under low-light conditions. In these environments, being seen is being safe. High-visibility gear—especially reflective vests, shirts, and jackets—is one of the simplest, most effective safety tools available. High…
Why Your Fleet Needs More Than Just Video
Every decision we make as fleet managers counts more than ever. With rising insurance costs and shrinking margins, Fleet Managers have long relied on vehicle cameras to provide evidence after an incident. But is that really enough? The MANTIS and FleetNet America Partnership: A New Approach to Fleet Safety MANTIS, in partnership with FleetNet America,…
Hidden Costs of Poor Fleet Maintenance Strategy
For fleet managers and operators, vehicle maintenance is often viewed as a necessary expense – one that can be costly. However, a poor fleet maintenance strategy goes beyond vehicles being out of service. It quietly erodes your operations through compliance issues, driver dissatisfaction, and customer complaints. Let’s break down these hidden costs and why a…
Remote Diagnostics: From Reactive Repairs to Predictive Maintenance
Traditionally, fleet maintenance followed a reactive approach: a vehicle breaks down, it’s towed for repairs, and then returned to service. This method often leads to unexpected downtime and increased costs. Using Remote Diagnostics you can transition to a proactive maintenance strategy. Rather than waiting for the vehicle to fail, customers can leverage telematics and remote…
Streamlining CARB Compliance with Geotab Emissions Diagnostics Reporting
FleetNet America in partnership with Geotab, offers a comprehensive solution to ease the burden of compliance for fleet managers. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has implemented the Clean Truck Check, a phased emissions inspection and maintenance program for heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 pounds. It applies to diesel and alternative-fuel trucks, regardless of where they’re…
California’s CARB Clean Truck Check: What It Means for Your Fleet and Why It Matters
As environmental regulations tighten, California’s Clean Truck Check program—administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)—is transforming how fleets operate in the Golden State. Whether you’re based in California or just passing through, compliance is no longer optional. Fortunately, FleetNet America is here to make it easy. What Is the CARB Clean Truck Check? The…
Avoid Heat-Induced Breakdowns with these Fleet Maintenance Tips
Things are warming up, and with summer approaching, more unexpected roadside breakdowns are looming. With increased pressure to meet “just in time” freight deliveries, uphold shipping agreements, and keep clients happy, you can’t afford to have your fleet sitting on the side of the road. Each second your fleet isn’t moving is just another hit…