The Ins and Outs of Fleet Management
Companies employ fleet management for a variety of reasons, including cost control, output, compliance, and fuel management. For this reason, fleet management encompasses many tasks to keep a company’s overall operations running efficiently and smoothly along with their vehicles. Fleet management uses software and technology solutions to help keep costs down, keep drivers safe, decrease […]
5 Ways We Improve Government Fleet Maintenance
Vector Fleet Management 31 years’ experience in Government Fleet Maintenance. VFM realizes that: The individual users’ needs must be met by being more responsive to them. Vehicle usage is high, in order to support important governmental services. Schedules can be dynamic and demanding. Stringent performance standards must be met. The age of the vehicle, as […]
IFDA Distribution Solutions Expo – October 2019
October 27-29, 2019 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL Our booth is #211. We look forward to seeing you at the show! One of the largest industrial events of the year is the IFDA’s Distribution Solutions Conference. Leaders in technology, transportation, and operations meet with well-known distributors, innovators, and speakers to discuss future prospects pertaining […]
Determining Fleet Reserves
“Extras,” “spares,” and “subs,” are all names for reserve vehicles kept in a motor pool for emergency use. If there were a basic, reliable formula for vehicle reserves in a fleet, it‘d be ideal. While there is no such formula, we’ve provided a few guidelines below to help you determine fleet reserves. Assess Options While the […]
Brake Safety Week 2019
Brake Safety Week for the CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) is scheduled for the week of September 15th-21st, 2019. This week, North American commercial vehicles will undergo roadside safety checks. No one will allow vehicles with serious brake or inspection violations on the road unless they repair them. CVSA decals indicate that a vehicle has […]
NAFA Fleet Management Certifications Going Completely Online
National Automotive Fleet Association (NAFA) is the largest non-profit association for vehicle fleet managers worldwide. NAFA supports vehicle management professionals through certification, education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for career success. Recently, NAFA has said that their fleet management certification programs for fleet management or fleet specialists will be available online this fall. This means it […]
6 WAYS TO STREAMLINE FLEET MANAGEMENT COSTS
When you’re managing a tight fleet budget, any steps you can take to cut costs significantly impact your bottom line. If you haven’t evaluated your current strategy for maintaining your fleet, now is the perfect time to review your fleet management procedures. Here are six ways to streamline Fleet Management Costs: 1. Maintain the Right […]
Investing in a Tractor-Trailer Fleet Maintenance Program
“Kick the can down the road, until you have to deal with it” might have been good business advice when news, goods, and services were only as fast as a pony could gallop. Today, however, you simply can’t afford such antiquated business mentalities against an environment where consumer demand is immediate. Competitors are ready to […]
NAFA 2019 Institute & Expo
Join us at NAFA 2019 INSTITUTE & EXPO April 15-17th NAFA 2019 Institute & Expo Kentucky International Convention Center Booth #935 Vector Fleet Management will be exhibiting at NAFA 2019 INSTITUTE & EXPO being held April 15-17 in Louisville, at the Kentucky International Convention Center. At NAFA‘s 2019 Institute & Expo, you will have the opportunity to gain a competitive […]
Fleet Maintenance Program Considerations
When it comes to keeping the vehicles in your fleet well maintained, three types of vehicle maintenance. “Preventive Maintenance” vehicles before problems require repair. “Demand Maintenance” provides necessary service and repairs when a particular problem develops. “Crisis Maintenance” is the most costly, providing fast action when an in-service vehicle breaks down due to a problem. […]