Did your small business purchase a vehicle this year? If so, you need to know about recent changes in bonus depreciation before you file your taxes. New Rules from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act In December 2018, Congress passed...

Research conducted by the University of Cincinnati reveals that of the 64 percent of businesses that reported instances of employee theft, only 16 percent of those companies reported the crime to authorities. There are several reasons that companies choose not...

If vehicles are a part of your business, fuel costs likely make up a big portion of your overall expenses. It’s also a place where theft often occurs. Fuel theft isn’t just about siphoning fuel from a vehicle (although that...

As another year comes to an end, fleet managers are looking toward the future and what the next decade will bring. Over the last 10 years, new technology has revolutionized the way fleet managers operate and manage their vehicles. If you...

Fuel card fraud is a well-tread topic for fleet managers. That’s because companies face a myriad of internal and external threats when it comes to fraud. From third-party credit card skimmers to drivers fueling their spouse’s personal car, fleet managers...

Utility fleet managers face a unique set of challenges. Their fleet assets tend to vary greatly and can be highly specialized to serve specific functions. These functions are often critical to the continued operations of the public’s utilities, such as...

What image comes to mind when you read the title Fleet Manager? Many of us picture an individual who manages a large commercial trucking fleet. Even though most small businesses run on vehicles, many small business owners don’t think of themselves owning a “fleet” of vehicles. This...

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...

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...

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...