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How Technology Can Help the Construction and Freight Industries’ Labor Shortage

These technology-driven opportunities mean construction and freight companies have more access to space, drivers and labor than they may realize; they just need to know where to look.

GPS Tracking of Construction Vehicle Fleets Is Increasing Profitability

by Ben VanAvery | May 6, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

Jobsites can be separated by hundreds or thousands of miles, so effective construction management requires virtually continuous fleet tracking to ensure nothing sits idle for long to improve profitability.

Coach Your Way to Safer Drivers: How Construction Fleets Can Take a Play From Sports

Developing a strong and proactive safety culture inclusive of coaching strategies creates conscientious drivers dedicated to truly improving their driving.

How COVID-19 Is Changing Temporary Site Services

by Chad Farley | Apr 7, 2020
Equipment | Safety | Vehicles | Wellness

During the week of March 16, temporary site service vendors, specifically suppliers of portable toilets, dumpsters, temporary fencing, temporary storage and mobile office trailers, responded to an industry survey sent out by ZTERS Site Solutions. Vendors from 35 states provided feedback on how COVID-19 is currently affecting their companies and how they anticipate the virus will affect business over the next few months.

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

The opening of the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a big step toward giving employers the ability to hire new employees without the chance of an unresolved drug or alcohol violation in their past.

Four Safety Measures When Transporting Heavy Equipment

by David Zile | Mar 11, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

Here are some of the many considerations all heavy equipment movers should address before beginning the journey. Arriving at the destination intact is the primary objective, and point-to-point safety must be the first concern.

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

Whether working with drivers to embrace new technology or exploring other means of enhancing what’s already in place, the ELD mandate is a chance for construction fleet owners to drive greater business efficiency and increase worker productivity and safety.

Leverage Smart Video Monitoring Technology to Improve Road Safety in Construction

by Kevin Aries | Jan 28, 2020
Equipment | Jobsite Monitoring | Technology | Vehicles

Contractors that implement smart video monitoring can cut costs while promoting greater safety throughout their fleets. It is important to debunk unfounded myths around commercial vehicle driving safety and focus on improving safety in the construction industry.

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How Technology Can Help the Construction and Freight Industries’ Labor Shortage

GPS Tracking of Construction Vehicle Fleets Is Increasing Profitability

Coach Your Way to Safer Drivers: How Construction Fleets Can Take a Play From Sports

How COVID-19 Is Changing Temporary Site Services

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

Four Safety Measures When Transporting Heavy Equipment

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

Leverage Smart Video Monitoring Technology to Improve Road Safety in Construction

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