As more consumers begin to shift their focus and buying power toward companies and businesses that share their preferences for greener and more sustainable lifestyles, fleets are left trying to figure out how to make their businesses operate a little bit greener.

While many fleet owners believe it’s impossible to make their businesses greener and still turn a profit, there are actually a few key methods for greening your fleet you can do at the same time. Here are a few prime examples.

End the Idling

Idling costs fleets big. It costs the planet even bigger. According to Minute Man Trucks, eliminating as little as one hour of idling per week can spare the planet from 500 pounds of CO₂ per year, for each truck doing this. Imagine what it would mean for larger fleets or when curbing greater amounts of time spent idling. Even better? You can put a nice dent in your fuel expenses for the year when going green this way. Plus, you eliminate the wear and tear on vehicles that occurs while idling. It’s a win for your fleet and the planet!

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Deliveries and delivery times are more important than ever. Vital goods are moving across the country, across cities, and to individual homes and families. Whether you are a large freight mover, a local pharmacy, or even grocery delivery service; you’re responsible for getting important items to consumers in short order.

GPS fleet tracking can help you deliver more goods in less time keeping American homes, business, medical centers, and more going in their most critical hours. These are just a few ways GPS fleet tracking can help.

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GPS tracking for your lawn care company this spring offers many more benefits than the average business owner realizes. These are five reasons your lawn care company needs GPS tracking this spring.

1. Confirm Driver Locations

This serves two purposes. First, if there is a customer dispute, you can verify the precise location of your drivers and vehicles and how long they were in that location.

Additionally, it offers confirmation for you that your drivers are where they are supposed to be and not on the other side of town taking an early lunch break. It helps to keep drivers honest,while also serving to have their backs and defend them when disputes arise.

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