Remember when you had to download a program to each of your smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. that you used on a regular basis? Have you noticed now that you normally no longer have to do this? Simply all you need is your user name and password. This is the result of the rise of software…
Vehicle accidents are often a long-term problem in the transportation industry. This issue is a huge headache for transport managers because, in the end, it comes down to the drivers word against the passenger vehicle drivers word, and unfortunately, in most people’s eyes, it is always the fault of the commercial driver. It is this…
GPS is not a new solution for fleet managers. These products range from small battery-powered devices to expensive hard-wired units. But what if you could take all of that information and put it on the smallest most universal device your drivers already own: a smartphone. Adding a fleet tracking app to your driver’s phones can…
Managing the maintenance tasks, schedules and personnel in the transportation industry can be mind boggling. It requires a complete coordinated effort between you and the maintenance team who are located all across the nation. This is an industry where you are required to keep your entire fleet in perfect working condition. It is a complex…
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) has become such a buzzword that it is sometimes easy to mock. Just last month, Bloomberg did a very simple investigation into Juicero, a juice machine that is connected to wifi. The company had attracted about $120 million in investment while the company’s founder Doug Evans bragged about the custom…
Many employees are uncomfortable or even frightened in their workplace because they work alone. Canada’s Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has taken steps to protect these workers with Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 Part 28. These lone worker laws say that the employer of anyone working alone must “provide an effective communication system…that…
Dash cams are becoming more affordable, more useful, more popular, and more widely-adopted in fleet vehicles. Here are some reasons why you should consider adding dash cams to your fleet. 1. Reduce Insurance Disputes Insurance claims can be processed very slowly after an accident where the cause is unclear. An insurance company may want to…
Just recently was the National Day of Mourning in Canada, where every April 28 we pause to reflect on those that have lost their lives or suffered a major injury in a work-related tragedy, like a construction site fall. The Canadian flag flew at half-mast and many workers paused for a moment of silence. It…
Every fleet manager should have an API strategy in today’s day and age. API is short for application programming interface, and it allows developers to write a program to take advantage of another operating system or application. ZenduIT, for example, has built a multitude of apps that take advantage to APIs offered by Geotab to…
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