Even the most observant logistics managers can fail to pinpoint bottom-line-crushing expenses. Such expenses often come in the form of inefficient routes and inadequate vehicular maintenance. Advanced telematics in the form of fleet management services allow companies to perform more deliveries and slash unproductive mileage. This translates into higher revenues.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
When you hear the word fleet, you might be picturing hundreds of trucks and cars. If you think that’s what a fleet it, you might think that only big corporations can benefit from having one. The truth is that even the smallest mom and pop shops can benefit from fleet leasing by signing up for a micro fleet.
When you lease a fleet or hire fleet management, often a perk is mentioned known as 'Fleet Services'. For someone familiar with managing a fleet, you know that a lot could go into those two simple words. What exactly does your vehicle leasing company mean by fleet services? Exactly what services and value can you expect from a package or fleet lease that includes fleet services?
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Tracking, Fleet Maintenance
When your business needs service vehicles for one reason or another, it becomes necessary to put together a business fleet. But the amount of revenue investment in even one high-quality business vehicle can be intimidating for a small to medium business and putting together an entire fleet can be a truly daunting concept.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing
There are many types of business that require the use of a vehicle or a fleet of vehicles. Whether it's a fleet of two or a fleet of two dozen, the vehicles used by your business need to be in top condition for appearances and performance.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing
Hundreds of different industries use vehicles in their day-to-day operations. Service-based industries such as plumbers, pest control technicians, and roofers rely on company vans and trucks to haul equipment from place to place.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance
Fleet management is business management. Any downtime of a vehicle in your fleet means lost production and revenue for your company. And if there's one part of your business that could surprise you, it's fleet management. You have to be prepared for accidents, catastrophic engine problems, or having a vehicle declared unsafe during a commercial vehicle inspection.
Topics: Fleet Management
There are many reasons it might make sense to lease a vehicle for your business. You might need the room that a van provides. Or there might be too much wear and tear to put on a personal vehicle. There are a lot of tax benefits of leasing a vehicle as well. The Balance Small Business notes "With car leasing, the residual value at the end of the lease can lower the lease cost," making it an even more affordable option for businesses of all sizes.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing
If it's time to expand or upgrade your commercial vehicle fleet and you're nervous, it's okay. We understand. This is probably an exciting time for you, your business is expanding or improving, and you need to upgrade your existing commercial fleet. Don't let the idea of leasing sap your excitement or energy.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing
Whether to buy or lease fleet vehicles is an age old dilemma for business owners. Deciding upon the choice that benefits the company and its customers best isn't always easy. In fact, it's a difficult decision that requires additional information.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing
Stay up-to-date with the latest tips and trends in vehicle leasing, fleet management, field service management, cost savings, driver safety, and other fleet-related topics to help you keep your business running at the top of its game and driving your fleet forward!
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