Tag: Fleet
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…
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Adapt and thrive: How a flexible fleet model can keep construction moving
The construction industry has always required a high degree of flexibility: Seasonal cycles, weather delays and permit timing have made adaptability essential. Economic booms and busts have created spikes in demand and periods of market contraction. Today’s volatility is more intense and systemic. In addition to unpredictable fluctuations in demand and persistent labor shortages, policy…
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Construction Fleet Safety: How to Reduce Risk and Protect Drivers Year-Round
Summer is the busiest and riskiest season on the road for construction crews. With more vehicles in transit and added distractions on the jobsite, even the safest drivers can face unexpected situations. Transportation-related incidents accounted for 36.8% of the more than 5,000 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2023. The average crash costs an…
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Proscape Expands Fleet with 40+ Hitachi Wheel Loaders for Year-Round Performance
The New England area is no stranger to heavy snowfall during the winter months, and Proscape is no stranger to hauling it away. As experts in snow removal, lawn care, and landscape design, Proscape New England understands that they need equipment that is durable enough to handle all seasons, and versatile enough to tackle different…
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Construction’s Inflation Relief Opens the Door to Smarter Fleet Management
Over the past four years, inflation has significantly impacted the construction industry. Rising costs for materials, labor and equipment have led to increased project budgets and longer timelines. As prices for essential resources like lumber, steel, concrete, and even labor have soared, construction companies have faced challenges in maintaining profitability and project timeliness. Additionally, the…
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Command Alkon Acquires Digital Fleet to Expand Fleet Management Capabilities
Command Alkon has acquired Digital Fleet, a company specializing in fleet management solutions for the heavy building materials industry. The acquisition includes Digital Fleet’s full product suite and team and marks an expansion of Command Alkon’s efforts to strengthen its technology offerings across logistics and operations. Digital Fleet, previously owned by Ozinga Ventures, brings experience…
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Teletrac Navman Expands Partnership with HERE to Boost Fleet Safety Analytics
Teletrac Navman has extended its partnership with HERE Technologies to improve the accuracy and reliability of driver safety data for fleet operators. The agreement will support continued integration of HERE’s mapping and location services into the TN360 platform, helping customers monitor and assess driver performance across vehicle fleets. Through the partnership, Teletrac Navman uses data…
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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets
Managing a mixed fleet in today’s construction industry means more than just keeping vehicles on the road and heavy equipment in the dirt: it’s about keeping teams focused and entire projects on track. Between increasing equipment costs, complex maintenance schedules, unpredictable downtime, and the growing pressure to do more with less, 46% of fleet leaders…
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How Fleet Maintenance Software Prevents Costly Breakdowns
One unexpected breakdown. That’s all it takes to throw off delivery schedules, frustrate customers, and rack up expenses in towing and emergency repairs. For fleet managers juggling dozens or hundreds of vehicles, unplanned downtime isn’t just inconvenient. It’s expensive and disruptive. But here’s the good news: most breakdowns don’t come out of nowhere. They leave…
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Select Plant Hire boosts sustainable fleet
Tom Barrow, product leader at Select, said: “At Select, we are driving the shift towards more sustainable construction and are constantly looking for ways to improve the environmental impact of our fleet, including introducing electric and hybrid plant where possible. View the original article and our Inspiration here