How to Get Drivers On-Board with Route Planning Software and Telematics
By Andrew Tavener
All businesses transporting goods must understand the importance of efficient fleet operations with modern route planning and telematics solutions.
Route planning technologies decipher the optimal routes, providing valuable data to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
To receive the greatest from these tools, you must ensure your drivers are on-board and fully understand how to operate systems like the solutions from Descartes and telematics, making the integration process smoother and more effective.
By addressing employee concerns, providing comprehensive training, showcasing the benefits, ensuring user-friendliness, and offering incentives, you can create a positive environment for adopting these technologies.
Study Reveals Top 10 Most Dangerous Christmas Songs to Play While Driving
To promote safe driving during the Christmas season, Insuranceopedia conducted a study on Christmas number one hits and their beats per minute (BPMs) to identify which Christmas songs are most dangerous to listen to while on the road.
The research, which focused on songs with a BPM exceeding 120, identified a correlation between higher BPM and an increase in risky driving behaviors. The findings, based on research from the South China University of Technology, shed light on the potential impact of music tempo on driver behavior.
'Frosty the Snowman' has a fast tempo of 172 BPM making it the most dangerous song to drive to. Its speed can negatively affect both mental and physical capabilities to drive safely.
Applications for 2024 100 Best Fleets in the Americas are Now Open
In celebration of remarkable achievements in fleet operations spanning the Americas, NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is excited to unveil the launch of applications for the prestigious 2024 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition.
Applications for the 2024 100 Best Fleets contest will be open through Friday, January 26, 2024. Additional details and the online application can be found here.
Why Do Cars Stall in Cold Weather?
As with a lot of automotive maladies, there are a number of potential causes as to why a car stalls in cold weather. Many have to do with the fact that a richer fuel mixture is required when an engine is cold, and even more so when it’s cold outside.
“Richer” means the vehicle needs more fuel, so anything that limits fuel flow may first show up when the engine has just been started during cold weather.
The primary causes of improper fuel delivery in cold weather include a sensor that is feeding the computer inaccurate information; a clogged fuel filter, clogged fuel injector or weak fuel pump that’s reducing fuel delivery; or water in the gas.
Traxall International Acquires Fleet Logistics Group
Traxall International, sister company to Fleet Operations, has acquired Fleet Logistics Group from shareholders Volkswagen Financial Services and TÜV SÜD for an undisclosed sum.
The merger will create Europe’s largest independent mobility and fleet management provider, with around 400,000 contracts under management.
Ross Jackson, CEO of Traxall International, said: “We have long-standing respect and admiration for the Fleet Logistics business and its people, so we are delighted to be able to announce this deal which will bring together the two market leaders."
