Keeping and maintaining records is more than an administrative task completed for accounting or tax reasons. Proper recordkeeping can save lives. All public and most private employers are [...]

It seems like common sense to drive fleet vehicles as long as possible before replacement.  But for business managers and owners, vehicles are more than just transportation. They are the face and [...]

Determining the right fleet and asset management software for your company is an important task. With so many software types and terms discussed in the process, it might not always be easy to [...]

Biff Tannen: I can’t believe you’d loan me your car without telling me it had a blind spot. I could’ve been killed! George McFly: Blind spot? Now, now, Biff, now I never noticed [...]

What makes great software?  Great software is a tool that helps you as an individual succeed. Great software helps your organization succeed.  In order to compete in today’s technologically [...]

Odometer and meter readings are one of the single most important numbers used for managing a fleet of vehicles and equipment. The numbers drive so many decisions for major fleet tasks such as the [...]

When it comes to fleet management software, the mobile apps available are pretty limited and they are typically one-size fits all. They were developed to do a few specific tasks and don’t [...]

GPS solutions offer a variety of benefits. From location data to idle time monitoring to diagnostic code records, they provide tools to help fleets operate more efficiently and help reduce costs. [...]

Managing inventory levels can be a tightrope act. Buy too much of a part, and you have precious capital gathering dust on a shelf. Buy too little, and you’ll find your techs constantly sitting [...]

You’ve done your research and have narrowed down what fleet and asset management software is the best one for your operations. You have told your staff and upper management the benefits of having [...]

Not monitoring KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) could cost you. They help you evaluate overall performance of your asset-driven operation and help you stay pro-active in keeping it running [...]

There’s no doubt that manual methods of gathering information are going to have some issues, ranging from unreadable handwriting to losing the notes all together. Because of that, many companies [...]

Data is being created all the time. From waking up in the morning and logging onto social media, going to work, to coming home at night and watching Netflix. Our computer systems, our vehicles, [...]

When you’re starting your search for fleet and asset management software, reporting should be an important factor in the software you choose. What type of information do you want it to show? How [...]

Vehicles and equipment are under constant stress. Excessive idling, faulty parts, mistreatment, rough braking … the list could go on. Keeping equipment maintained and inspected on a regular basis [...]

With so many roads you could be led down when looking for fleet management software, which one is the best route for your organization? To help aid you in your search, here are a few common [...]

There are a lot of options available for fleet management software. Finding that perfect one that has it all can be a difficult task. From managing maintenance, improving fleet productivity, [...]

There’s only so much time in the workday to do so much. For many, it’s consumed quickly with top priority projects, daily tasks, and “putting out fires”. What if there was a way to eliminate a [...]

Fuel is a big expense for fleets and many organizations already understand the need and benefit of monitoring it using fuel cards and fuel management systems. With that data available, a number [...]

How are you currently forecasting and budgeting for fleet and equipment replacements? Fleet management software should make budgeting easier, quicker, and allow you to do “what if” scenarios for [...]

Business leaders, consultants, and entrepreneurial coaches have said over and over again – don’t be everything to everyone.  Looking back, certainly, that is great advice.  But it was [...]

When the global recession hit, it had a huge effect on how many businesses operate and the fleet industry was not an exception. Budgets were slashed. Organizations were forced to do the absolute [...]

What would you do with 10% more staff? Implementing fleet management software can be like adding a new member to your team. Every organization is different, but there are many areas where [...]

With so many parts coming and going everyday, it’s a huge opportunity for organizations to save money by managing it more effectively. This article will show you 3 ways you can save by using a [...]

There are many benefits of using fleet and asset management software in a medium to large fleet operation: time savings, efficiency improvements, and better reporting to name a few.

There’s no doubt that your responsibilities as a fleet manager have been changing over the years, to the point that you may feel like you’ve become more of a business manager than a fleet [...]

What would you do if you had extra time during the workday? Taking care of the day-to-day tasks are critical to a fleet operation and we know that they often eat up a good portion of the day. But [...]

To improve productivity with fleet management software, it has to be easy to use. Collective Data software makes it easy to use by allowing organizations to simplify the interface as they see fit.

In a discussion on the www.fleetanswers.com community, it came to our attention that a user of a competing product was looking for, what seemed to us, a pretty simple concept.

Most of us use a variety of software daily, whether it’s an email client, word processor, business CRM, or an online banking system. And often, we use it even if it’s poorly designed or missing [...]

Many expenses can get be buried in a busy fleet operation, even if a great fleet manager is running the show. But that’s where software comes in. It should be handling all the little things… so [...]

Analyzing large amounts of data is tough without a clean, easy-to-read report. A fleet manager’s job is to understand all the important facts about his or her fleet in order to make the crucial [...]

By using fleet management software, one organization was able to significantly reduce costs by reducing accidents. I’ll explain how they did it.

The idea of closely monitoring a technician’s daily work with shop management software probably won’t be the most popular idea in the room, but there are some benefits.

I’ve been busy these last couple of months working with various clients around the country, from Electric Utility Cooperatives to Commercial Van Lines. It has been extremely rewarding and [...]

Find and fix small problems with your fleet vehicles and equipment before they become BIG ones. How are drivers in your fleet currently notifying supervisors and the maintenance shop when they [...]

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the little things add up. I was reminded of that once again at the garage sale my wife loves to hold every year. I took a look at some of the prices on some of [...]