Power Struggles in EV Fleet Management Electricity is a fuel unlike any other, and successful fleets are generally those that become masters of using the EV fleet management tools that are available to them. [...]

How to be a Good Fleet Manager People aren’t born great fleet managers. It takes years of skill and talent development to gain the knowledge needed to become a true leader. Across all areas [...]

Charging infrastructure is the most difficult part of fleet electrification, because of the immense planning, coordination, capital, and expertise that it requires. Increasingly, “Charging as a Service” or CaaS is discussed by fleets as [...]

Imagine being paid to help the environment. That sounds like a great deal, right? If you install solar powered EV chargers into your organization, your fleet will be able to do both as well. [...]

Trend forecasting involves researching and developing data-backed predictions for different industries. There have been many documented trends throughout the fleet industry’s history, from the inception of barcoding on the shop floor to the integrated [...]

If a fortuneteller came up to you and said they had the answers to what your future holds, you would want the answers, right? So, why wouldn’t you want the same for your business? [...]

Throughout the pandemic a lot of businesses have had to adapt by often making difficult business decisions. The fleet industry has faced their own fair share of challenges with the ongoing driver shortage and [...]

WAYNE, Pa. January 11, 2022 AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet, fuel and asset management software solutions, announced increased alignment with the White House’s clean energy and climate change initiatives. Executive Order 14057 Catalyzing [...]

Andy Williams said the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also the busiest. 2021 proved to be extra busy, especially for drivers across the country, as delayed [...]

The average gas price in Pennsylvania, where AssetWorks is headquartered, has increased $1.00 compared to December 2020. Gas prices nationwide are hard to predict, but the price of electricity is more consistent, making electric [...]

WAYNE, PA. December 8, 2021 AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet, fuel and asset management software solutions, announced today that it is providing charging infrastructure for battery-electric truck deployments in the California Bay Area. [...]

WAYNE, PA. December 3, 2021 With its continued commitment to increase automated capture and utilization of key telematics data, AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet, fuel and asset management software solutions, announced today a [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered shutdowns across the globe, impacting both industrial activity and demand for manufactured goods. As restrictions began lifting in 2021, demand soared once again, but the disrupted supply chain struggled to [...]

The 2021 Government Fleet Expo (GFX) is right around the corner. It has been over two years since an in-person GFX has been held – but it is happening again! AssetWorks, along with many [...]

Wayne, PA October 6th, 2021 AssetWorks is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SemaConnect, a leader in electric vehicle charging. As a part of this partnership, AssetWorks’ FuelFocusEV product will now support integrations [...]

Image source: ChargePoint WAYNE, Pa. Sept. 14, 2021 AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet, fuel and asset management software solutions, announced today that four utility companies  across North America have chosen FuelFocusEV to [...]

WAYNE, Pa. September 9, 2021 AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet, fuel and asset management software solutions, announced today a new strategic partnership with Samsara to provide integrated fleet and telematics solutions to organizations [...]

Although it would be nice if fuel management technology was always as simple as “fuel up and go,” there are many intricate pieces of software and hardware that work together to make the system [...]

With electrification projects increasing in scope and complexity across the fleet industry, there is no room for roadblocks caused by misinformation. Electric vehicle and charging technology is evolving at a rapid pace, with more [...]

Wireless Automated Fueling (WAF) is an integral part of modern fuel management software. WAF uses radio antennas to authorize fueling and keep track of vehicle telematics data, such as fault codes and meters. AssetWorks [...]

Inefficient EV charging projects don’t just waste time—they waste money. While many fleet organizations across the globe are setting their sights on electrification, long-term success requires thorough planning. One way fleets can prepare for [...]

Leaving Money on the Table: What Fleets Need to Know Now About LCFS and EV Charging Michael Terreri, EV Product Manager, AssetWorks  What is the Low Carbon Fuel Standard?  The Low Carbon Fuel Standard [...]

Testing a fleet management software upgrade is extremely important – loss of data or productivity due to a failed upgrade can be very costly for a fleet organization. Users, managers, and IT are often hesitant [...]

Performing physical inventories is critical to the success of any fleet organization. Even the best record keepers can miss a transaction. At any given time, the number of units a fleet has on paper [...]

These days, it wouldn’t be a surprise to find a fleet organization struggling with collecting, analyzing and planning based on asset data. As a result, the ability to manage the planning, procurement and disposal [...]

Michael Terreri, EV Product Manager, AssetWorks Poorly planned charging projects are costly. The wrong mix of equipment and software increases initial capital expenses of course, but it also creates higher operating costs which [...]

These days, it wouldn’t be a surprise to find a fleet organization struggling with collecting and analyzing asset data. As a result, the ability to manage the planning, procurement and disposal processes of fleet [...]

California Debates New ZEV Fleet Regulation Michael Terreri, EV Product Manager, AssetWorks The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed and is currently reviewing the new Advanced Clean Fleets rule. If approved, the [...]

The automation of tasks and processes can greatly improve the efficiency of a fleet organization in ways such as freeing up a user’s time to complete other necessary tasks, enhancing the data integrity and [...]

WAYNE, Pa. March 30, 2021 AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet, fuel and asset management software solutions, announced today the launch of their latest product offering, FuelFocusEV. FuelFocusEV is an enterprise class, cross-EV software [...]

Life-cycle cost analysis helps fleet managers measure the long-term economic sustainability of their assets and prepare for the future. Now more than ever, fleets are looking to invest in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, [...]

This is a great time to consider implementing an RFID (radio frequency identification) fuel management system. There are three main advantages of an RFID fuel system over pen-and-paper or older technology that fuel management [...]

PartWorks is the hardware ordering website created for AssetWorks customers. Using PartWorks provides a few different benefits for them and for AssetWorks. Ordering through the website allows AssetWorks to keep an accurate inventory so [...]

Emergency situations can strike at a moment’s notice. From natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, to large-scale criminal activity, to even a global pandemic. In many cases, your organizations are relied on to provide [...]

What are electric vehicles? The Evolution of Electric Vehicles An electric vehicle receives its propulsion from one (or more) electric motors. These motors pull their energy from large, generally lithium-based, batteries housed within the [...]

If you’re just starting your first foray into the fleet management software world, or if you are looking to improve current practices, it’s never a bad time to look into a hosted solution. A [...]

There’s no time like the present to celebrate each other’s accomplishments. In many cases, public and private fleets (and their dedicated employees) are considered essential, which means they are working hard to ensure that [...]

Is it almost time for the Virtual Academy already? My, how time has flown by! We hope that you are just as excited as we are about the new live sessions, recordings and networking [...]

The world is changing and adapting at an astonishing rate. For most people, this is the most confusing and unsettling time that they can remember. Others, across the world and across the generations, may [...]

WAYNE, Pa., March 4, 2020 AssetWorks, a leading provider of integrated fleet management software solutions, announced today a new strategic reseller partnership with Geotab to provide integrated fleet and telematics solutions to organizations across [...]

WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 5, 2019 AssetWorks, a leading provider of integrated fleet and fuel management software solutions, announced today a strategic reseller partnership with ChargePoint to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware and cloud-based [...]

Fleet management is not a simple task! Finding ways to reduce maintenance and repair costs to the fleet can seem even more daunting. Enter: FleetFocus, AssetWorks’ fleet management software. While giving your organization a [...]

When you think of superheroes, what are some words and images that come to mind? Heroic, brave, and moral? Probably, but lots of people have those qualities without being superheroes. So, what sets them [...]

Marc Knight, CAFM  Senior Industry Consultant, AssetWorks One of the key responsibilities of a fleet manager is to minimize the capital and operating costs of the fleet they manage. An important tool to [...]

Every system – from your phone, to your PC, to your smart TV and so on – will require software updates at some point or another. How do you know when that time has [...]

If you talk with someone about inventory long enough, chances are, ABC codes will become a topic of the discussion. This simple idea can have a major impact in various parts of your inventory [...]

Data integrity refers to the idea that data is reliable and accurate over the course of its life. Data quality and data security, often confused with data integrity, are both concepts that support the [...]

Every day, organizational performance and success grows more reliant on expanding our technological infrastructure and improving the reliability of our data storage. This has led to an evolving movement towards securing and protecting our [...]

Are you tired of receiving clipboards and forms from your staff that have smudges, rips, missing information or inaccurate or irrelevant data? Paper forms are a way of the past: modern fleet management systems [...]

As your fleet size grows, so does every other part of your business and data management. Suddenly, questions about your budget breakdowns for vehicle replacement, resource allotment, personnel and more start to add more [...]

Tuesday, 10:21 am. It’s always a Tuesday. The smell of metal. Burned out, buzzing lights swing precariously above. Somewhere, the all familiar drip-drip of leaking oil reminds you of another problem yet to be [...]

Classic movies? Timeless. Classic restaurants? Nostalgic. Classic software? A liability. Unfortunately, not all things get better with age. The older a program or set of code is, the more time malicious individuals have had [...]

WAYNE, Pa., September 10, 2019 AssetWorks, a leading provider of integrated fleet management software solutions, announced today a new mobile solution to provide a comprehensive offering for Capital Asset Management (CAM) for the fleet [...]

If your team has ever come to you asking about purchasing a replacement vehicle and you’ve wanted to run out of the room faster than an Olympic sprinter, you’re not alone. More often than [...]

Many modern fleets have vehicles and parking lots scattered throughout their city, county, jurisdiction or campuses. This can often result in desired vehicles spread apart and unable to be accessed at a moment’s notice. [...]

Whether you have a fully hosted software as a service (SaaS) solution or a managed hosted solution, there are some storms that you might have to encounter once you’re in the “cloud.” Some common [...]

It wouldn’t be fair to try and tie up all of the benefits of Wireless Automated Fueling in one short blog. In fact, it was nearly effortless to round up an additional *four* reasons [...]

The capabilities of the AssetWorks FuelFocus fuel management system are not limited to fueling. There are many other vehicle related expenses that add up which most users aren’t tracking. Some of these really add [...]

Over the past 10 years, vehicle management and replacement has become increasingly more important for fleets to consider as budgets get tighter from other industry factors and restrictions. How can a fleet adapt to [...]

The best part about performing a task in FleetFocus is not having to do it two or three times. When we rush through our tasks and projects and do not take a moment or [...]

A great many technology users in the fleet management industry are in the older demographics, commonly using laptops and tablet computers. Studies show, however, that the use of newer mobile gadgets, like smartphones, is [...]

Let’s be honest, upgrading your software isn’t always the smoothest experience. You may face employee push back, software bugs or any number of other inconveniences. When did this become the status quo? When you’re [...]

Think back to your days in elementary school. To get all of the students under control and organized, your teacher likely convinced you all to play “Telephone” also known as “Whisper Down the Lane,” [...]

If you’re tired of wasting money on fuel, losing sleep over lost fueling data and transaction records or having to explain complicated fueling procedures to your employees over and over, then you could probably [...]

Your fleet management system is accumulating data from year after year of repairs and vehicle maintenance. However, there may be one critical method with which you can examine this data that you aren’t using [...]

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 [...]

We live in a fast paced world where the right information is literally at our fingertips. All too easily, we can be overwhelmed by vast amounts of data, communication information, directives and much more. [...]

Are you frustrated by seeing your fleet technicians running furiously from the bay to the office to a separate workstation to the parts room and back again, all while handling paperwork that could get [...]

Have you had a moment at your desk where you are tempted to slump your head onto your keyboard because some your devices or hardware are crashing or slowing to a crawl? Don’t worry [...]

Serena Worobel, Product Director Being mobile in today’s world means a lot of different things to different people. Whether your fleet technicians want to track their work in their fleet management system or your [...]

The rules of this game are simple, similar to the popular TV show, Jeopardy. Below is a grid of answers, each with an assigned point value. Before hovering over any tile, read the answer [...]

Any organization that integrates vehicles for use within their business should strongly consider implementing a fleet management software solution. The purpose of fleet management software helps to provide the fleet manager the ability to [...]

Upgrading can be an overwhelming experience for many – but, like with many things, procrastination can only make things worse. Concerns about software upgrades can exponentially increase the longer you put it off.  As [...]

Like the majority of fleet management software solutions, upgrading your AssetWorks software is not as simple as downloading a file, clicking a button and calling it a day. There are a number of things [...]

Who we are The Customer Care - Hardware Solutions team takes pride in supporting the AssetWorks FuelFocus and KeyValet solutions. With years of technical hardware and software support experience, they’re here to assist you [...]

Wikipedia defines obsolescence as: Obsolescence is the state of being which occurs when an object, service, or practice is no longer wanted even though it may still be in good working order; Obsolescence [...]

When it comes to managing a motor pool, you may experience a number of challenges. Your mobile and dynamic drivers will likely be checking in and driving to a variety of different locations. Trying [...]

Is there a faster way to identify problems in my fleet before they reach the repair shop? If you’re reading this, you may already know that most new automobiles contain a set of codes [...]

If you’re currently utilizing fuel Island Controllers, or you’re thinking of investing in them, you may be tempted to stick with the status quo. You also might think that the cheapest, fastest option will [...]

Are you attending the 2019 AssetWorks Academy in Atlanta? If so, then we hope you're excited for the Tuesday night VIP event at the College Football Hall of Fame! As a part of the [...]

It’s pretty easy to tell if your fleet workshop is ahead of schedule and running efficiently: your technicians may have free time and your garage bays may be empty. But is this a sign [...]

Did you know that the Federal Highway Administration now requires State DOTs to develop a risk-based fleet management plan? If you need to successfully integrate risk into your fleet management plans, you need to [...]

So who is the Academy Keynote speaker? Each year, the AssetWorks team works hard to ensure our customers' success at the AssetWorks Academy. The Academy is an excellent opportunity for our customers to [...]

Determining the need for technology in your fleet operation can be a difficult process. And now you have to decide between purchasing desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones or some combination of those? It can become pretty [...]

Internet of Things (IoT) has helped extend internet connectivity beyond standard protocol with the creation of a network of smart devices throughout the world. It provides remote access to all types of information derived [...]

The Calendar Conflict Tired of preventive maintenance (PM) sneaking up on you and benching your valuable vehicles? If you said yes, you’re not alone. PMs end up being a headache for fleet managers across [...]

As if winning the APSE 2018 Service Award for Transport and Fleet Maintenance Service wasn’t enough, Wakefield District Council has managed to net another impressive accomplishment: significant improvements in fuel economy and emissions through [...]

As the icy months of winter begin to loom over the horizon, we have to think about the most efficient ways to keep up with our fleet maintenance. Every day could bring a new [...]

We live in one of the most automated ages in history. We can rent and pick up a car or bike via our phones, check ourselves out at the grocery store and utilize self-driving [...]

With the 2018 Emmy Awards in our rearview mirrors, there have been a lot of winners being talked about: “Outstanding this…” or “Best that…” But why let television have all the fun? Fleet and [...]

Let’s talk telematics. To keep it simple, telematics is any and all diagnostics, readings and data that can be transferred from your vehicle’s computer to another computer and analyzed. This list could include diagnostic [...]

It’s no surprise that fuel costs account for one of the largest portions of a fleet’s operating budget. While you may have to accept the fact that fuel prices will unpredictably rise and fall [...]

#1. Efficient Staff Sizing An effective motor pool management solution can run your motor pool and reservation operations without the need for any additional dedicated staff. With software that communicates between the motor pool [...]

Fuel is consistently one of the largest expenses for any modern fleet organization. With fuel cards (and powerful fleet management software integration!), you can easily track and analyze outside purchases, including fuel, maintenance and [...]

Fleet maintenance software solutions are designed to track assets and inventory within both public and private fleet organizations. Effective solutions are designed to support an unlimited amount of equipment units, workstations and locations to meet [...]

Do you know where your fleet management budget goes? 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 [...]

If your organization is about to start a new fleet management system implementation, you may find yourself thinking: What is the best way to move my fleet management data from one system to the [...]

More and more organizations are moving forward with fleet motor pool management, and it’s easy to understand why. A motor pool is a system of vehicles to be checked out by customers who have a need.  [...]

Let's face it: fuel is vital for fleet vehicles, but costly for fleet organizations. Fuel is often one of the most costly expenses for fleets today. Are you currently optimizing your fuel? In this post, [...]

Technology should make your fleet technicians' jobs easier-- not more complicated. Are you interested in tablets for your technicians? Read on to discover the top 6 benefits:  Simplified scheduling and work assignments With tablets, [...]

Be intentional when creating shop culture Creating a positive shop culture doesn’t happen by accident. To build a positive shop culture, you need to decide on the direction you want to go in and [...]

Fleet management software is a computer software that handles every aspect of running a modern fleet organization. Effective fleet software solutions include many powerful features, such as complete vehicle equipment life-cycle management, robust work [...]

Recently, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma devastated communities across Texas and Florida , leaving thousands of people in need of food and shelter. During natural disasters and other emergencies, many people rely on their [...]

The main objective of a planned preventive maintenance (PM) schedule is to improve the overall safety and performance of your fleet vehicles. Some organizations today are wary of implementing a new PM program. Instead, [...]

For large fleet organizations, complex vehicle assets can be worth millions of dollars. In the fleet management industry, complex vehicle assets are different than light-duty fleet vehicles. Complex vehicles include garbage trucks, dump trucks, [...]

Asking the AssetWorks Software Experts For over 35 years, AssetWorks has been the leading provider of fleet and asset management software solutions. From FleetFocus and FuelFocus to Capital Asset Management (CAM) and our SmartApps [...]