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Using the Right Data from Fleet Management Systems
Some are called transportation management systems (TMS), and some fleet management systems (FMS), but they essentially do the same thing – deliver data to Fleet Managers and drivers. The point in delivering this information is, of course, to enable both parties to make better decisions. Decisions that are quicker, more accurate and ultimately lead to…
Reliable Truck Maintenance & Your Driver Retention Strategy
Year after year, statistics show that truck driver turnover is at an all time high. And, on the other side of the equation, demand for qualified drivers continues to be at an all time high as well. This has created a shortage in the transportation industry that’s unlike any other out there. The way things…
The Affects of Snow & Ice Buildup On Trucks
With Winter here and snowy conditions following soon behind, many Fleet Managers are starting to think about preventative maintenance. Fine tuning your fleet now, can help make sure you minimize downtime in the cold of winter. Basic things include inspecting the battery, making sure there’s plenty of coolant as well as checking and maintaining engine…
FleetNet Employees Raise over $4,500 for Needy Children
During the FleetNet Annual Christmas Party for employees, a live auction to benefit a local charity raised $4,545. Employees were asked to donate items and/or baskets of items for the auction beginning a month before the event. Each basket had a theme and was displayed before the start of the event. The goal was to…
Meritor Appoints Dickinson Fleet Services as First Partner in Meritor Service Point Program
FLORENCE, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2015) — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced Dickinson Fleet Services, LLC of Indianapolis as the first repair service partner approved for the Meritor Service Point program. “Dickinson Fleet Services is a recognized service leader in the industry, and we are pleased to appoint them as our first Meritor Service Point…
3 Things We’re Thankful For This Year
This time of year, we can’t help but pause to take a moment to share all that we we thankful for here at Dickinson Fleet. Here are 3 things that come to mind as we look back on the first 11 months of this year… 1. Our Customers We’re fortunate enough to have some awesome…
Could This Wellness Seat Relieve Reduce Stress?
The holidays are upon us. Along with all of the joy this time of year brings comes some stress from the hustle and bustle of trying to get everything done. Driver Stress During The Holidays This is even more true in the transportation industry. As Fleet Managers know, making sure everything gets from point A to…
3 Truck Maintenance Questions You Should Be Asking Right Now
Let’s get right to it. Here are 3 quick truck maintenance questions I’d like for you to consider… 1. What’s your plan for handling truck repair and maintenance in 2016? 2. Better yet, how have things gone so far in 2015? 3. And finally, does anything need to change? 2015 is coming to a close. …
Driver Fatigue Management in Trucking
Driver fatigue… According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy/fatigued driving accounts for 72,000 crashes per year and more than 800 deaths. Driver fatigue is a concern among “regular” drivers, but it’s even more of an issue for commercial drivers. Why? Because research indicates that commercial drivers only get about half of the recommended…
Video-Based Fleet Safety – What Makes Sense?
As any Fleet Manager knows, driver safety is a top priority no matter the size of the company. Over the last few years, a hot topic in the way of safety has been on-board driver cameras. This has been somewhat of a controversial subject as it raises questions regarding the privacy of the driver. That…