In spite of efforts to be safe, accidents still happen on the road. Many accidents involve fleet vehicles. After a fleet collision, some commercial drivers are not sure what steps to take. The number of commercial fleet accidents has increased by 20 percent since last year. In fact, the numbers are even higher for commercial [...]
As a fleet manager, you’ve likely wrestled with the decision to lease or buy your fleet. There are definitely pros and cons to each. But, what about renting? Have you ever considered renting some or all of your fleet? It’s a viable option to add to the mix. Some organizations swear by purchasing their fleet, [...]
When it comes to the job of fleet managers, one of the most challenging aspects of the work they do is the matter of safety. The safety of the company drivers and that of the company vehicles is a constant source of concern for fleet managers mainly because of a lack of compliance to safety [...]
At Flex Fleet Rental, our fleet vehicles are made for tough work. This means there will generally be some damage to the fleet vehicles over time. Fleet wear and tear is something we definitely take into account. We never charge our clients for using them in the way they were intended. That being said, if [...]
A fleet manager will face many challenges due to various fleet operations. There are several kinds of vocational fleets operating in different industries. Each of them presents the fleet manager with their own set of trials and tribulations. This is especially true for fleet managers overseeing the operations of a construction fleet. You see, the [...]
Whatever your business, building a fleet of vehicles can be costly and take a lot of time. There are essentially three ways to go about building a fleet of vehicles. You can buy, lease, or rent them. Of course, there are pros and cons of each, and some real benefits for one over the other. [...]
One thing fleet managers are always trying to do is to reduce fleet costs. The reason is simple: sometimes the cost of a vehicle fleet is one of the biggest expenses any company encounters. Fleet management is a delicate balance, and there are several ways to control this expense. The question becomes is it more [...]
As innovations have led to more advanced engines, further advances are being made in terms of the oil, filters, and additives that go along with them. The potential cost-cutting that can be achieved by reducing the down time of vehicles. That's where smart fleet oil maintenance comes into play. Reducing the cost of maintenance after [...]
With stricter emissions and EPA requirements that have been implemented over time, the debate of diesel vs. gas powered fleets is heating up among fleet managers. However, just as with many other debates in the commercial truck industry, there is not a single cut and dried answer. There are several reasons for this, and most [...]
If there is one thing that companies value the most, it is the safety of the people working for them. This is especially true for companies that own and operate fleets. That being said, we have to consider the fact that the number of worker deaths by crashes is more than the deaths caused by [...]
