Posted 1/23/2020 by Blueprint Digital
What we keep in our vehicles is a personal choice, certainly. Maybe you keep some cash, a few emergency maps, and a multitool. Maybe you don’t even have a window scraper when winter hits. But every truck owner should have these items. They’ll...
Posted 12/3/2019 by Blueprint Digital
You’ve got your CDL and you’re ready to roll out the gate. Before you put the key in the ignition on your first job, here are some tips to help you out as you start your career. 1. More mental than physical. It...
Posted 10/10/2019 by Blueprint Digital
If you’re a fleet manager of a growing fleet, you might be looking to add vehicles to meet the demand. Whether you are looking for one truck or several, you’re bound to wonder if it’s more cost-effective to buy or lease. Since this...
Posted 7/9/2019 by Blueprint Digital
Just because your fleet may be small, doesn’t mean it’s easier to manage. There are unique challenges in managing drivers in smaller fleets like limited manpower and financial resources. However, this should not limit you in providing the best service you can to...
Posted 6/11/2019 by Blueprint Digital
Fleet technology has come a long way from road maps and hand written logs. There are now small GPS devices as well as tracking software. For a fleet manager, the trick becomes choosing the right technology for the job. Sure, tools like the...
Posted 5/9/2019 by Blueprint Digital
Thieves have many ways of stealing credit card info from under your nose, including at the pump. Using credit card skimmers, thieves have figured a way to life your credit card info in just one swipe. According to the FTC “skimmers are illegal...
Posted 2/28/2019 by Blueprint Digital
Every organization that strives to maintain a positive bottom line and continued financial success requires all departments to keep a stringent eye on expenses. Commercial trucking enterprises operate hundreds of vehicles from locations throughout the United States. The fuel costs of transportation contribute...
Posted 1/9/2019 by Blueprint Digital
Today’s industries move with technology. Consider the automation of factory-work, or the digitalization of banking. In both instances, enhanced technology boosted efficiency, enhanced security, and minimized costs. Is this also the case for the commercial fleet industry? The short answer: yes. Fortunately, the...
Posted 12/28/2018 by Blueprint Digital
Minimizing costs is central to any business. And like any keen business owner, fleet managers should be able to review expense reports, identify unnecessary expenditures, and conduct cost analyses. As if their role doesn’t already come with enough responsibilities, fleet managers are primarily...
Posted 11/30/2018 by Blueprint Digital
One issue fleet managers must be aware of is the potential of fuel theft. Fuel theft can cost fleet businesses substantial amounts of money. The key to combat this is to find areas in the business where fuel theft can occur. The three...