Are your school bus fleet tires harming or helping your efforts to run a cost-effective, safe bus system? Despite seeming like a fairly minor decision, the type of bus tires you choose can impact both performance and safety a great deal. And, maintenance and proper care of your tires can help keep standards of safety high, while decreasing long-term expenses. Below are some tips you can follow for adequate tire maintenance.

1. Tire Retreading

An effective, cost-efficient way to extend your school bus fleet tires’ life is through retreading. While retreading continues to keep a bad reputation in certain areas, this is based on older technology versions. Tire retreading today is very effective and some manufacturers will even provide a like-new warranty on retreaded tires. You can often extend the lifespan of your tires by three times or more, but at a fraction of the expense of newer tires.

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Police in Walnut Creek, California are using decoy cars parked throughout the city and filled with luxury items and electronics to attract and catch thieves. These items are equipped with GPS tracking for law enforcement so police are notified instantly when the car doors are opened, windows are shattered, or “tagged” items are removed from the decoy vehicles.

Does the Use of GPS with Decoy Cars Work?

Absolutely, in fact, it has been working so well that the city is tripling the number of decoys in use this year. What types of items are police using to attract thieves? These items include a wide range of objects such as: Read the rest of this entry »

The roadways throughout the country can be unpredictable at any time of the year. Some drivers travel specific regions while others travel all across the country. No matter how far you travel from your home or office, keep these resources on hand can help you manage the unpredictable weather and roadway effects that may arise when you’re on the roads.

WeatherShare

If you’re only traveling in one or more of the 11 western states, this is the perfect travel companion offering information on current road conditions, crash reports, chain requirements, commercial vehicle information, Active and inactive CMS, CCTV cameras, road construction, and more.

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10 Ways to Reduce Your 2020 Auto Insurance Cost

Insurance is one of those things most people purchase hoping they’ll never need to use it. That being said, while no one wants to be without it at that critical moment when it becomes necessary, you also do not want to pay more for your auto insurance than is necessary. These 10 things can help you save on your car insurance.

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As 2020 has arrived, fleets across the country are searching for new ways to cut costs and improve profits. GPS fleet tracking can be instrumental in bringing on the favorable changes you seek. These are just a few ways it can help your fleet reduce overhead to enjoy better revenue in the year ahead.

Cut Fuel Costs in Numerous Ways

Fuel is one of the largest expenses, aside from labor, that fleets face. GPS fleet tracking can help you reduce your fuel expenditures in several ways, including those listed below. Read the rest of this entry »