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Fuel costs can make up a significant portion of a fleet's operating budget. In fact, fuel costs usually account for a substantial percentage of a fleet's overall expenses. According to the 2024 National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Benchmarking Survey Report, fuel costs were rated as the 6th leading challenge by fleets. This indicates that fuel costs continue to be a significant concern for fleet operators, emphasizing the importance of finding effective strategies to manage and reduce fuel expenses....
Strategy for Preparing Your Fleet for Cold Weather Conditions
November 25, 2024
Operating fleets in cold weather presents its own set of challenges. As fleets navigate the diverse routes across various states and provinces, they often encounter a wide range of weather conditions. With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in North America, it is important for your fleet to be well-prepared for any driving condition. To ensure safety and efficiency during the winter months, it is essential to develop a comprehensive strategy for readying your trucks for severe weather conditions. Additionally, it’s important to ensure that your drivers are well prepared in the event they become stranded....
Managing Tolls in the Face of Rising Toll Booth Rates
October 31, 2024
Toll roads have a long history, but in recent years, they have gone through significant and rapid changes. The primary purpose of toll roads is to facilitate the rapid and efficient transportation of a significant volume of people and goods. However, their construction and maintenance costs are substantial, requiring charges for travelers before they can utilize the road. The revenue generated from these tolls is then utilized for road repairs and enhancements. According to World Population Review, the following 15 out of 50 states do not have toll roads and currently have no plans to build them in 2024: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming....
Prioritizing Driver Wellness: Creating a Healthy Fleet Utilizing a Driver Wellness Program
October 01, 2024
Driver wellness is critical for any fleet. Maintaining the health and well-being of drivers not only benefits them personally but also has positive impacts on the business and boosts customer satisfaction. It's encouraging to see the growing adoption of wellness programs within fleets has increased over the years. According to the NPTC Benchmarking Survey Report, 74% of surveyed fleets had a wellness program in 2023, up from 63% in 2015....
A Letter from The Daughter of a Truck Driver – Happy Driver Appreciation Week
September 12, 2024
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is set to take place from September 15th to the 21st. This week-long event is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the hard work of professional truck drivers across the United States. As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, I would like to take a moment to recognize and commend the relentless dedication of our truck drivers. They are essential to our economy, making sure store shelves are stocked, manufacturing operations are supported, products for essential services are provided, and contributing to our infrastructure growth....
How to Mitigate Driver Trip Record Errors
August 23, 2024
Efficiently managing fuel taxes is vital for commercial fleets and requires strategies to accurately complete reporting and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. One effective method fleets can adopt to ensure compliance and prioritize accurate fuel tax reporting is through the use of Driver Trip Records (DTR)....
