Fleet Dispatch

Roadside breakdowns. Most of us have been there: gripping the steering wheel and trying to angle a dying vehicle toward the shoulder of the road. Where you breakdown—whether it’s a busy stretch of highway or deserted country road—determines what you need to do to...

The most powerful fleet cards of today are paired with fleet analytics platforms that drive business insight. Wikipedia defines analytics as “the discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data; and the process of applying those patterns towards effective decision making.” In...

These days it can seem like there are as many tips for improving your vehicle’s fuel economy as there are performance additives in fuel. Many of these tips apply only to older engines and not to modern fuel injection systems. So, it’s important to be...

Owners and managers of retail stores worry about shrinkage in terms of in-store theft and vendor fraud, but often overlook another type of theft—slippage at the fueling station. Whether your retail store can count its company vehicles on one hand or you manage...

An engine’s antifreeze/coolant is just as important as its oil. Choosing the right antifreeze/coolant for your vehicle can make the difference between a smoothly running engine and experiencing serious engine problems during cold weather.  Whether your business runs on a single vehicle or a small fleet,...

Because fuel is such a valuable commodity, it will always be susceptible to fuel theft. What many small businesses don’t know, however, is that they can make the fraud prevention strategies that work for large fleets work for them. Even...

Are Your Company Vehicles Considered a Fleet? So you own a small business with company vehicles. Since you bought your first vehicle, you’ve learned a lot about managing this part of your business. As your business grew, you added more vehicles. That’s all there is, right? Wrong. What many...

Oil prices have recovered from recent lows, but in recent weeks have largely been range-bound. WTI is stuck in a range between say $51-55 per barrel and Brent about $61-64 per barrel as the market awaits for a catalyst to...

Fleet optimization isn’t just for large fleets. Small businesses often operate on thin margins. An underperforming delivery fleet can cause significant negative impacts by ratcheting up fuel costs and frustrating drivers. Luckily, there are many ways small businesses can drive down costs by...

Today’s vehicles are more loaded with safety features than ever before. Old school safety features like 3-point seatbelts, airbags, antilock brakes, and traction control are now complemented by high-tech advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Whether your business runs on one vehicle or a small fleet, it’s...