Delaware Transit Corporation fleet

Delaware Transit Corporation Case Study

How Long-term Growths Leads to Long-Term Success with Delaware Transit Corporation The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) provides public transportation to the entirety of the state of Delaware, as DART First State. To accomplish this, they operate in accordance with their mission statement: “…to design and provide the highest quality public transportation services that satisfy the…

Virginia Beach City Public Schools fleet

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Case Study

How Virginia Beach City Public Schools Improved Communication, Workflows, and Analytics with FleetFocus Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is a diverse community and the largest school division in Hampton Roads and continues to outperform school divisions across the nation on key academic indicators. In their jurisdiction, they are responsible for a total of 86…

The Reasons Behind the Ongoing Truck Driver Shortage

The Reasons Behind the Ongoing Truck Driver Shortage

When entering any business, you now often find signs saying they are understaffed so excuse any delays. The trucking industry has also been dealing with understaffing and recruiting. Before the pandemic, the industry was already dealing with a driver shortage which has led to the shortage reaching near historic highs. The American Trucking Association (ATA)…

How to Audit Driver’s Hours-of-Service Logs┃AssetWorks

How to Audit Driver’s Hours-of-Service Logs

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMSCA) data, approximately 20 percent of critical violations in 2020 were because of errors in the driver filing process. The FMSCA’s regulations do not explicitly state fleets need to audit their driver’s logs, but fleets need to comply with safety management controls to reduce the risk of…

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8 Common Fleet Management Mistakes (& How to Fix Them!)

Everyone makes mistakes, even a fleet manager who has been in the industry for decades. Even the most minor mistakes made in the fleet management industry may result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars lost. Over its 35+ year history, AssetWorks has identified several common problems that plague the fleet industry, including PM scheduling,…

Scott County Minnesota fleet

Scott County, Minnesota Case Study

How Scott County Improved their Preventive Maintenance Compliance Through FleetFocus Notifications In 2016, the fleet for Scott County, Minnesota ran into a problem: their Preventive Maintenance Compliance (PMC) reporting for all equipment in the County was low – very low. They conducted research and discovered that there were two departments that were significantly lower in…

EBMUD fleet

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Case Study

How East Bay Municipal Utility District Saves Time and Money with Customized Motor Pool Management East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) provides high quality drinking water for approximately 1.4 million people across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Their award-winning wastewater treatment also protects San Francisco Bay and serves over 685,000 customers. EBMUD’s mission is simple:…

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10 Items You Should Track in Your Fleet Management Budget

Just like your own household budget, it’s important that you know where your fleet management budget dollars are being spent. Do you give your kids your checkbook to buy anything their hearts desire? Likely not! The same financial responsibilities apply to a fleet organization. There are many items in the fleet management organization that should be tracked…

Michels Corporation fleet

Michels Corporation Case Study

How Michels Streamlined Tool Management with AssetWorks For over 50 years, Michels has been a provider of quality construction solutions for organizations across North America. They credit their long-term success to stay true to their core values: safety, quality, innovation and teamwork. The Challenges With over 12,000 assets across multiple locations, Michels needed a comprehensive…

Transystems llc

Transystems Case Study

Dan Brennan, the Vice President of Technology of Transystems LLC. says that choosing AssetWorks Field Service Solutions (FSS) with the rugged Ranger mobile computer for their fleet of 400 vehicles was all about ease of use, custom integrations, and cultural fit. Headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, Transystems began in 1942 with two employees and two…

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Tips for a Successful Annual Physical Inventory

Each year, typically between June and December, fleet management organizations perform a physical inventory of their stocked parts. Many organizations today dread inventory day. During the day, there are many tasks to complete and many things that could go wrong. Before your next inventory count, follow these best practices: Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute The…