You’re expected to hit tighter SLAs with fewer people, volatile demand, and stricter labor rules—while keeping teams engaged and costs under control. Schedules change by the hour, overtime creeps, skills don’t always match the work, and managers are left firefighting because visibility is fragmented across field, hybrid, and frontline teams. Data sits in silos, forecasting feels like guesswork, and small inefficiencies—missed punches, idle time, routing mistakes—quietly compound into missed targets and burnout. If this sounds familiar, your workforce management isn’t broken; it’s under-instrumented and overcomplicated.

This guide gives you a practical playbook: 12 proven workforce management strategies for 2025 that actually work. We’ll cover real-time GPS tracking and telematics for mobile teams, quarterly scenario planning, skills-based staffing, outcome-focused goals, predictive forecasting, flexible scheduling, AI-powered coaching, engagement monitoring, compliance by design, automated timekeeping, and continuous improvement. Each strategy includes why it matters, how to implement it this year, and the KPIs that prove progress. The goal is simple: boost productivity, cut labor leakage, strengthen compliance, and elevate the employee experience—starting with the one capability most organizations are missing: live operational visibility. Read the rest of this entry »

Fleet fuel management is how fleets control fuel spend: connect purchases, vehicles, and drivers; track consumption and idle time; spot waste and fraud; and keep clean records for taxes and audits. It blends policy and tech—fuel cards, telematics/GPS, on‑site tank systems, and reporting—so you know who fueled, where, how much, and whether assets run efficiently. Done well, it delivers a lower cost per mile, fewer surprises, safer driving, and better decisions.

In this guide, you’ll get a clear, vendor‑neutral view of the options: the core tech stack and workflows, how fuel cards work and where they add value, real‑time control with telematics/GPS, on‑site fueling pros and cons, must‑have features, pricing ranges, and ROI math. We’ll also cover IFTA and audit readiness, fraud prevention, the KPIs that matter, integrations, rollout and driver coaching, solutions by fleet type and size, EVs/alternative fuels, a vendor checklist—and where LiveViewGPS fits. Let’s get you from guesswork to control. Read the rest of this entry »

Fleet maintenance management is the organized way to keep vehicles safe, compliant, and productive. It means planning and tracking inspections, services, and repairs; managing parts and warranties; and keeping clean records. Today, real‑time engine data, telematics, and GPS add visibility into location, usage, and faults, so you can service when it’s needed—not just by the calendar. Done right, it turns surprise breakdowns into scheduled work, lowers fuel and tire spend, and extends vehicle life.

In this guide, you’ll get a clear overview and buying help. We’ll explain why maintenance management matters, the core building blocks (schedules, inspections, work orders), and the differences between preventive, predictive, and corrective approaches. You’ll learn which KPIs to track, what to look for in software, and how telematics/GPS improve decisions. We’ll cover integrations, security, compliance, parts and warranty essentials, real costs (software, hardware, install, ongoing), how to model ROI and TCO, plus an implementation roadmap and vendor checklist.

Why fleet maintenance management matters

Every time a vehicle is sidelined, routes get reshuffled, overtime rises, and customer promises are at risk. Fleet maintenance management turns that chaos into a plan: schedule service before failures, catch fault codes early, and keep assets safe and available. The payoffs are tangible—less unplanned downtime and higher productivity, lower repair bills through timely fixes, improved fuel economy by curbing issues like excessive idling (the EPA estimates fleets can save up to $6,000 per vehicle annually by reducing idle time), and better inspection outcomes to stay compliant with FMCSA requirements. Consistent upkeep also preserves resale value and extends asset life. With a disciplined program, maintenance stops are shorter, safer, and smarter—and your fleet runs on time. Read the rest of this entry »