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Strategies for Reducing Diesel Consumption on Construction Jobsites

by Grant Zoldowski | Feb 12, 2025
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

Electric equipment is on the rise, but for contractors operating with traditional machinery, there are still ways to lower diesel costs on the jobsite.

Driving Efficiency: Optimizing Vehicle Cycles

by Kash Morgan | Jul 24, 2024
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

The key to effective fleet management is optimizing vehicle cycles. And that means getting a handle on depreciation, maintenance, fuel costs and mileage.

Prioritizing Asset Issues Improves Fleet Productivity

by Rachael Plant | May 7, 2024
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

Getting your ducks in a row is sometimes easier said than done, especially when it comes to fleet management. But new software can aid in this process.

Proactive Tire Management to Avoid Blowouts

by Rachael Plant | Apr 8, 2024
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Vehicles

Fleet-management software not only helps monitor the status and health of your fleet, it can even help predict and prevent tire blowouts.

Four Fleet-Management Tactics to Grow Business, Cut Costs and Boost Morale

by Christina Hartzler | Jan 25, 2024
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

A case-study of how Big-D Construction overhauled, modernized and digitized its fleet-management system.

Four Fleet-Management Tactics to Grow Business, Cut Costs and Boost Morale

by Christina Hartzler | Jan 19, 2024
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

A case-study of how Big-D Construction overhauled, modernized and digitized its fleet-management system

Too Many Flat Tires? There’s an App for That.

by Jim Samocki | Aug 15, 2023
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

Automated tire-monitoring systems eliminate dangerous and costly run-flats for ready-mix fleets by providing real-time alerts for low inflation pressure, rapid deflation events and extreme tire temperatures.

Gain Better Control of Fuel Spend With a Fuel-Management System

by Rachael Plant | Aug 2, 2023
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Vehicles

In order to manage your fuel spend, you must first monitor it.
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