Risks are inherent to fleet operation and fleet management. The best fleet managers are always trying to keep risks down while keeping profits up to support the bottom line. But it isn’t easy.

The very nature of vehicle fleets is riddled with risks—unsafe drivers, roadside breakdowns, maintenance costs, the list goes on and on. While risks can’t always be completely eliminated, with the right management and GPS tracking technology, they can be reduced.

Below, we’ll go over the major risks of fleet management and how GPS tracking can help.

1)  Driver Safety

 Problem: Drivers are exposed to some level of risk every day they’re on the road. Poor driving behavior, inclement weather, and just bad luck can all lead to accidents on the road, which threaten the safety of drivers.

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Teen drivers are inherently at a greater risk of getting in an accident on the road. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in America.

By following these tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of your teen getting into a road accident.

1. Be a good role model.

 Even if your teen is someone who likes to rebel and wants to be different from you as their parent or guardian, they’ll pick up on your behaviors and consciously or subconsciously incorporate them into their daily habits.

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About 92% of American households have at least one car, so it’s safe to say that the vast
majority of us rely on cars for our daily life. You may need a car to get to work, the gym, the
grocery store, to visit friends and family, and/or to go on vacation.

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, so we thought we’d spend some time going
over vehicle theft statistics and give you some tips to help you prevent yourself from being
victimized.
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GPS tracking for roll-off dumpsters is the best way to improve your business and make managing these assets both more effective and easier.

Whether your business rents roll-off dumpsters or your business requires them for daily operation like some construction and waste hauler companies, you know that roll-off containers aren’t cheap and small errors can result in big losses.

Human error can result in misrecorded information like serial numbers, location, or deliveries, resulting in lost or forgotten equipment and goods. Then there are other concerns like keeping track of orders and rentals and ensuring you’re charging customers the right amount for your services. While these factors make up significant concerns for your business, they can be resolved by simply implementing GPS tracking for all of your roll-off containers. Here’s how.

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Fleet managers keep every trucking operation running smoothly. They oversee every facet of vehicle fleet management to ensure their fleet is meeting goals and keeping costs down.

However, as every fleet manager knows, it’s not an easy job. They face high fuel costs, maintenance costs, breakdowns, driver behavior problems, and regulatory compliance issues. The costs of operating a vehicle fleet are high and never ending and keeping track of every vehicle and driver is tough.

To put it simply, the job of a fleet manager is complex. But what roles does fleet manager involve?

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