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September 30, 2023

Solving Data Overload in Fleet Management

Inundated with more asset-tracking systems than ever, data overload has become a real problem for fleet enterprises. This is especially true for small to medium-sized ones, short on manual labor and needing the technology to…

September 30, 2023

The J1939 Protocol, Explained

You may have heard of J1939 and ECUs and CAN bus protocols, but what exactly do all these acronyms mean, and how do they relate to one another? In short, these devices make up the…

September 29, 2023

10 types of fleet tracking technologies (and how to use them)

Fleet management can be complex, especially when you want to continuously monitor and track your vehicles. Without the right technologies, businesses face problems such as inefficient routing, difficulty coordinating operations, and safety and compliance lapses.…

September 1, 2023

Top 7 Must-Have Features for a Fleet Management Solution

Fleet management is essential for any company in the transportation industry. Although several solutions are on the market, certain features separate an effective system from the rest. Implementing fleet management software should guarantee smooth operations…

A Guide to Fleet Asset Management

Tracking the utilization of your assets is an important part of fleet management. The reason is simple: Underutilized assets ultimately cost your company money. It’s easy enough to manage a fleet when you only have…

A Fleet Owner’s Guide to Payload Capacity

Every fleet operator wants to maximize load volumes — the more goods you haul, the more deliveries you can make. The more deliveries you make, the more you earn. Trucks are designed to provide the…

Commercial GPS Tracking: Everything You Need to Know About Tracking Your Fleet

Commercial fleets can contain dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of vehicles. These fleets often include different types of vehicles, like service vans and heavy-duty trucks. Global retailer Amazon, to show an extreme example, has 400,000…

Complete CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Checklists for Class A and Class B Drivers

Your fleet is loaded, and the fuel tanks are full – you’re ready to move. Or are you? If you haven’t completed a pre-trip inspection checklist, you might not be. The Department of Transportation (DOT)…

What Is IFTA and How Does IFTA Reporting Work?

Filing for fuel taxes can be a tedious job, but the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) simplifies that process. It’s an agreement between the 48 contiguous US states and all 10 Canadian provinces that streamlines…

How to Become Fleet Safety Certified

Becoming fleet safety certified ensures that your commercial vehicle drivers are trained enough to prevent accidents, risks, and other liabilities. There are many fleet safety certifications available with their own unique features and offerings. These…

Reduce Truck Idling to Cut Fleet Fuel Costs

With fuel prices what they are today, fleet managers need to conserve every gallon of diesel in order to protect the bottom line. This reality lends new urgency to combatting truck idling. Managers who reduce…

Manage Bus Substitutions with CalAmp’s School Bus Fleet Management Solution

Managing school bus routes and tracking student riders becomes exponentially harder when a bus driver shortage, combined with a pandemic, forces frequent bus substitutions. When a driver calls out sick or there’s no driver available,…