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Warranty Recovery Can Help Improve a Fleet’s Bottom-Line

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the little things add up. I was reminded of that once again at the garage sale my wife loves to hold every year. I took a look at some of the prices on some of our...

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Don’t Kick the Can Down the Road.

Find and fix small problems with your fleet vehicles and equipment before they become BIG ones. How are drivers in your fleet currently notifying supervisors and the maintenance shop when they notice...

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3 Benefits of Tracking Technician Wrench Time

The idea of closely monitoring a technician’s daily work with shop management software probably won’t be the most popular idea in the room, but there are some benefits. When GPS started to become much...

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Better Fleet Maintenance Leads To Accident Reduction

By using fleet management software, one organization was able to significantly reduce costs by reducing accidents. I’ll explain how they did it. Collective Data likes to follow up with clients...

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Fleet Management Reports: Are Yours Working?

Analyzing large amounts of data is tough without a clean, easy-to-read report. A fleet manager’s job is to understand all the important facts about his or her fleet in order to make the crucial...

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Hidden Costs of Fleet Operations

Many expenses can get be buried in a busy fleet operation, even if a great fleet manager is running the show. But that’s where software comes in. It should be handling all the little things… so the...

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3 Ways You’ll Save Time With High-End Fleet Management Software

What would you do if you had extra time during the workday? Taking care of the day-to-day tasks are critical to a fleet operation and we know that they often eat up a good portion of the day. But it’s...

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The Changing Role of Fleet Managers

There’s no doubt that your responsibilities as a fleet manager have been changing over the years, to the point that you may feel like you’ve become more of a business manager than a fleet maintenance...

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Pre & Post Trip Inspections – Make It Easier

In the world of fleet management, pre and post-trip inspections are a requirement by law. But keeping track of all of the data and making sure the inspections were done properly can be time consuming...

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Preventative vs. Reactive Fleet Maintenance

There are many benefits of using fleet and asset management software in a medium to large fleet operation: time savings, efficiency improvements, and better reporting to name a few. This post will be...

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3 Ways You’ll Save Through Better Parts Inventory Management

With so many parts coming and going everyday, it’s a huge opportunity for organizations to save money by managing it more effectively. This article will show you 3 ways you can save by using a high-end...

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Improve Labor Productivity With Fleet Management Software

What would you do with 10% more staff? Implementing fleet management software can be like adding a new member to your team. Every organization is different, but there are many areas where productivity...

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5 Benefits of Integrating Fuel Data with Fleet Management Software

Fuel is a big expense for fleets and many organizations already understand the need and benefit of monitoring it using fuel cards and fuel management systems. With that data available, a number of...

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Common Misconceptions About Fleet Management Software

With so many roads you could be led down when looking for fleet management software, which one is the best route for your organization? To help aid you in your search, here are a few common...

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Software Makes Preventive Maintenance Easier to Manage

Vehicles and equipment are under constant stress. Excessive idling, faulty parts, mistreatment, rough braking … the list could go on. Keeping equipment maintained and inspected on a regular basis is...

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Monitoring Key Performance Indicators and its Importance

Not monitoring KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) could cost you. They help you evaluate overall performance of your asset-driven operation and help you stay pro-active in keeping it running smoothly....

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Making Sure You Get a Return on Your Investment

You’ve done your research and have narrowed down what fleet and asset management software is the best one for your operations. You have told your staff and upper management the benefits of having the...

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Get It Right: 5 Ways to Improve Meter Accuracy in Your Software

Odometer and meter readings are one of the single most important numbers used for managing a fleet of vehicles and equipment. The numbers drive so many decisions for major fleet tasks such as the...

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5 Things You Should Be Doing in Your Parts Room

Managing inventory levels can be a tightrope act. Buy too much of a part, and you have precious capital gathering dust on a shelf. Buy too little, and you’ll find your techs constantly sitting around...

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