Houston’s prospering economy no longer relies on a strong energy base and it has diversified into various other sectors. Among the city’s thriving industries include the high-tech sector, professional services, healthcare, and medical research. Beyond these, numerous other industries back Houston’s economy, including oil and gas exploration, petrochemical production, education, agriculture, film and media, banking [...]
All trucks are not created equal. Trucks vary in size, payloads, designs, and towing capacities. Depending on your specific needs, you will have to choose a truck that can help you do the job efficiently. If you are looking for small truck rental, then your best bet would be to pick a ½ ton truck. [...]
Fleet safety is among the biggest concerns for managers, which is why the particular emphasis is placed on implementing driver coaching and gamification strategies to improve driver behaviors. However, without obtaining the road realities, all methods to shape driver habits can be ineffective. This has given rise to the idea of achieving fleet safety through [...]
While driving, you make decisions depending on what you see. According to a research, 90% of all driving-related decisions depend on what drivers are able to see. When the sun goes down, our visions are certainly compromised, making us more susceptible to accidents than during the day. This explains why 40% of all fatal motor [...]
Overview of Las Vegas Economy The economy of Las Vegas primarily relies on tourism. Each year, more than 37 million people visit the region. As stated by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, visitors spent around $33.7 billion in 2004 alone. While the economy was severely affected by the [...]
According to the predictions made by MarketsandMarkets, the global fleet management market is expected to grow from $8.03 billion in 2015 to $22.35 billion in 2020. Owing to its early adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), the US is expected to be the largest fleet management market in the world. During this forecast period, [...]
Traveling by road can be exciting as you get to view the unique landscape of each state you enter. Alarmingly, however, each state in the US has at least one highway that’s more dangerous and prone to vehicle crashes than others in that state. The 2019 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report lists down the riskiest [...]
The Ford F150 has been declared as the 2019 Fleet Truck of the Year for the fourth time in the past 10 years. What makes the award worthwhile is that it’s based on customer votes. For Team Ford, it is highly satisfying to know that the vehicle continues to hit the customer’s sweet spot, an [...]
When it comes to truck rentals, one of the most reputable players in the industry is Flex Fleet Rental. With a team of decades of experience in the truck rental industry, it has been able to uncover the secrets of effective fleet management and finance, and leads the industry with unmatched flexibility. It offers a [...]
The majority of the fleet accidents are a result of risky driving by only a handful of drivers. Because of these high-risk fleet drivers, the annual rate of commercial fleet accidents has reached 20%, and an average fleet accident costs around $70,000, which is twice the cost of a typical workplace injury. To reduce the [...]
