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Are you ready for International Roadcheck 2019?
Are you ready for International Roadcheck 2019?

International Roadcheck 2019 starts June 4, focusing on steering and suspension systems. Download our free checklist to help avoid faile...

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Fleet Management Buyer's Guide
Fleet Management Buyer's Guide

Find out how GPS fleet tracking works and how to find the right solution for your business with our Buyer's Guide.

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Contractors Improve Utilization with GPS Tracking
Contractors Improve Utilization with GPS Tracking

With the right tools - like GPS tracking from Verizon Connect, contractors can improve fleet utilization and become more productive and e...

Vehicle & equipment management

Contractors Improve Utilization with GPS Tracking
Contractors Improve Utilization with GPS Tracking

With the right tools - like GPS tracking from Verizon Connect, contractors can improve fleet utilization and become more productive and e...

Contractors Improve Utilization with GPS Tracking

With the right tools - like GPS tracking from Verizon Connect, contractors can improve fleet utilization and become more productive and efficient.

Vehicle & equipment management

Safety Is a Big Problem for Oil and Gas Fleets

Motor vehicle crashes are responsible for 29% of all work-related deaths in the oil and gas industry.Oil and gas fleets are increasingly ...

Safety & security

Telematics Drives Macro and Micro Data Insights

For field service organizations, the ability to learn from statistics, situations and scenarios related to vehicles, drivers and customer...

Business management

Go from Reactive to Strategic in Field Service

Field Technologies’ special issue “Embracing Modern Field Service” dives deep into how and why a strategic approach that intentionally ca...

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Report: Embracing Modern Field Service

Field service organizations (FSOs) are facing increased pressure to meet customer demands, improve efficiency and reduce repeat trips. Fi...

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Three Ways Telematics Makes It Easy to Be “Green”

In the face of ever-growing state and federal regulations around sustainable fleet management and carbon emissions, owners and managers i...

Vehicle & equipment management

How Artificial Intelligence Will Move Trucking

AI is making businesses smarter and trucking more efficient, cushioning the bottom line for many companies and helping them proactively a...

Safety & security

Webinar: Digital Transformation for Profit Growth

The webinar, “Increase Business Profits with a Digital Transformation,” sponsored by Verizon Connect, focused on digital transformation i...

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Field Service Management Buyer’s Guide

Software can be complex, but the buying process doesn’t have to be. Get our checklists, tips and steps to researching and purchasing the ...

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What Makes a Best-in-Class Field Service Fleet?

Field service management software eliminates the need to make multiple phone call to learn workers’ locations or to get updates on jobs, ...

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2019 Guide to Asset & Fleet Tracking: Construction

Technology can help improve business outcomes and mitigate challenges in construction by addressing the needs of your fleet, drivers and ...

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An ROI Checklist: Your Fleet Management Solution

To recognize true ROI from your fleet management solution implentation, it’s important to first define what it means in relation to the u...

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The unique landscape of oil & gas fleet management

Telematics is uniquely equipped to help oil and gas fleets access these key data points and make them actionable to enhance their busines...

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Nine Ways to Make Truck Fleet Management Smarter

There are plenty of fleet management solutions out there but how many are actually suitable for fleets running heavy-duty trucks? The rea...

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2018 Fleet Tracking Trends Report

Are you tracking? This informative analysis looks at how companies of all sizes navigate GPS tech solutions—and the positive contribution...

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6 Benefits of Telematics for Public Fleets

From finding fleet funding and streamlining fuel costs to grappling with vehicle utilization and maintenance, public fleets are often for...

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City of San Jose Closer to Becoming a Smart City

The City of San Jose needed a software platform to improve dispatching, allow officers to easily find an available car and track needed s...

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Key to Sustainability and Growth: Your Back Office

We’re offering a few suggestions on how using telematics in your home office can help cut costs, while promoting growth and sustainabil...

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Your 2019 Resolution: A Data-Driven Fleet

Explore how the right fleet management software provides reports that can help translate mountains of data into truly actionable insights...

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Crack the Code to Reducing Your Expenses

Visibility and understanding of your operational costs, inefficiencies and other areas for improvement, including safe driving behavior a...

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Prepare for the Season of Greater Driving Hazards

As colder months and harsh weather creep in and traffic increases due to holiday travel, it’s the perfect time to prepare your fleet driv...

Safety & security

How Tech Can Empower Next-Gen Police Fleets

Technology and data play an important role in both modernizing police fleets and helping keep officers (and citizens) safer.

Business management

Evaluate Your Year with These Key Fleet Metrics

Evaluate your year in field service with these key metrics from your telematics solution to help you optimize operations for increased pr...

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Get Your Assets Under Control in 2019

In this post, we outline how you can set your business up for success through asset tracking to optimize utilization in the coming year.

Vehicle & equipment management

A Look Back at Trucking Fleet Trends

Let's take a look back at the challenges and opportunities that trucking companies have faced and examine how telematics technology can h...

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Leveraging Tech for a Safer Landscaping Fleet

The latest GPS fleet tracking solutions can help today’s landscapers enhance fleet safety and achieve a more productive workforce while s...

Safety & security

Government Fleets Must Prepare for a Digital Future

The right fleet management technology can help government fleets of any size rise to these challenges and also help them prepare for futu...

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3 Signs of a Mediocre Fleet

Whether you work in HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, as an electrician or in another service-based field, if you truly want your business to ...

Business management

Evergreen Future of Mobile Workforce Management

GPS fleet tracking solutions have grown to be an integral mobile tool and distinct competitive advantage for managers of fleets of all si...

Business management

How to Drive New Growth with Your Existing Fleet

Before you invest money in additional equipment or staffing, it’s imperative you explore ways to first improve business efficiency withou...

Business management

Fleet Connections Report: The Data-Driven Fleet

In the new edition of Fleet Connections, our analysis of report utilization by 720 fleets comprising 27,347 vehicles in the United States...

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Fleet Connections 2018: The Data-Driven Fleet

How does your company compare to others when it comes to its use of fleet technology? How might your company take advantage of fleet data...

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3 Routes to Fleet Manager Failure

Though the core duties of a fleet manager range from vehicle maintenance and driver safety to overall organizational compliance, with so ...

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Signs You’re Ready to Implement Telematics

GPS fleet tracking can provide the data-based insight into your operations that helps you make educated business decisions as you reach f...

Business management

Achieve More: Invest in Asset Tracking Technology

The ability to track asset-specific metrics is crucial to productivity, efficiency and cost control. An integrated asset tracking solutio...

Vehicle & equipment management

5 Steps to a Better ROI on Fleet Assets

Fleet vehicles and high-value equipment are a big investment and a significant day-to-day cost for your organization. Make sure you’re ru...

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Leading the Way in Fleet Management

Berg Insight names Verizon Connect as the clear leader in the fleet telematics space both from a global perspective and in the Americas s...

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3 Signs That Your Vehicle Needs a Sick Day

Staying on top of vehicle care can be hard if you don’t know how to recognize the signs of a problem. Here are 3 ways to tell if a vehicl...

Vehicle & equipment management

Meeting the Needs of Construction Fleets

Comprehensive fleet management software can help construction businesses improve utilization and improve business outcomes. This free eBo...

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Doing More with Less

As your business grows you might think the only way to meet the increased demand is buy more trucks and hire more drivers but there’s ano...

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10 Steps to a Seamless Telematics Implementation

There is a best way to choose and deploy fleet management software that minimizes disruption to your business and sets you up on the fast...

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Technology Innovation Driving Fleet Modernization

businesses that use data in an actionable way will be the survivors and those who ignore industry progress through technological integrat...

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[Webinar] Recap: Orchestrating the Supply Chain

Transport Topics hosted a webinar led by Senior Features Writer Daniel Bearth and Associate News Editor Dan Ronan, with a candid convers...

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5 Signs You're Ready for Telematics

You’ve looked into GPS fleet tracking, and you’re on the fence for one reason or another. You’re not sure your business is large enough t...

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Building the Case for Construction Asset Tracking

Construction companies, equipment leasing firms and equipment manufacturers can also benefit from installing GPS devices on non-powered a...

Vehicle & equipment management

Solving Common Trucking & Distribution Business Problems

Some of the best business lessons come from seeing how companies like yours handle the same challenges you face every day. Download this ...

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The Trends Transforming On-the-Go Business

How to position your business for success in a connected, mobile, data-based world.

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Transport Companies Differentiate with Technology

Luxury coach and transport businesses can see enhanced efficiency, customer satisfaction and driver safety with GPS tracking technology.

Business management

What You Should Know About Rising Fuel Prices

Gas prices are already on the rise across the country in the first few weeks of 2018, and it's unknown how high they'll reach. For carri...

Business management

What Is Telematics?

Telematics is the technology of sending, receiving and storing information related to remote objects, such as vehicles, via telecommunica...

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6 Benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking for Professional Contractors

Learn what unique benefits professional contractors can experience with GPS tracking to take your business forward and ahead of the compe...

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Fleet

These 5 tips can help you optimize your fleet to maximize revenue growth and reduce operational expenses, putting and keeping more money ...

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9 Secrets to Reducing Operating Expenses

Hidden and preventable expenses may be hurting your bottom line. We can help you reduce costs of operating your business with these 9 sec...

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How we helped a feed supplier improve productivity

Download this case study to learn how Witmer Feed improved productivity with gps fleet management software from Verizon Connect, see how ...

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Subcontractor reduces monthly fuel, maintenance costs

United Subcontractors uses GPS tracking solution with their existing platforms and is more efficient with resources, improved operations ...

Case study Business management

Logistics company focuses on safety and compliance

Using a combination of Verizon Connect's Reveal and LogBook solutions helped them monitor driver safety, productivity and fleet compliance.

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Steve Hilker Trucking experiences superior customer service, easy a...

Steve Hilker Trucking, a livestock delivery company, installed Verizon Connect GPS tracking and improved customer service and reporting c...

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Robbins Towing keeps better track of their trucks with GPS fleet tr...

Robbins Towing implemented GPS vehicle tracking after having a call about an employee's odd location. With Verizon Connect, they keep bet...

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Midwest-based trucking company stays compliant and productive with ...

Midwest-based trucking company, R&M trucking, has improved their safety scores with Verizon Connect Logbook. Verizon Connect helps them s...

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Plote Construction uses Verizon Connect to win court case and impro...

Plote Construction realized that the business could boost its bottom line by installing a reliable vehicle tracking system.

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Verizon Connect helps Paul Davis Restoration cut wasteful spending

After installing GPS fleet tracking software, Paul Davis Restoration experienced many benefits including payroll savings and insurance pr...

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Papalia Plumbing and Heating renews their contract with Verizon Con...

To maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, Papalia Plumbing & Heating implemented the Verizon Connect GPS fleet tracking system. ...

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Medical Equipment Company Upgrades Its Experience

National HME Switches to Verizon Connect for Price, Product Functionality and Customer Service

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Larry's Limousine stays on the road with help from Verizon Connect

Larry’s Limo Helped by GPS Tracking Solution from Verizon Connect and have stayed continually informed of their drivers’ locations. Read ...

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Fettes, Love & Sieben has streamlined operational procedures and sa...

Increased RevenueFettes, Love & Sieben is a plumbing and heating contractor located in Chicago, Illinois and employs approximately sixty-...

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Capital Crane gets support and savings from Verizon Connect Reveal

Capital Crane Saves on equipment costs and experiences ease of use with Verizon Connect.

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ACRT Leaves Previous GPS Provider for Verizon Connect Superior Feat...

ACRT Leaves Previous GPS Provider for More Features, Increased Reliability and Superior Customer Service With Verizon Connect.

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How 1-800-GOT-JUNK Boosted On-time Arrivals and Revenue with Verizo...

Using Verizon Connect has helped 1-800-GOT-JUNK outperform their competitors by increasing the accuracy of arrival times improving dispat...

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Thousands Found in Violation During CVSA Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) just released the results of its 2017 Roadcheck inspection. Learn the consequences of a p...

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How Snohomish County is using Verizon Connect to improve officer sa...

Below 100: How Snohomish County is using Verizon Connect to improve officer safety. Law enforcement comes with inherent risks. Officers f...

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Avoid the Trickle-Down Effect: A Broken-Down Fleet

Do you know the impact on your fleet of having just one broken down fleet vehicle? Learn how a GPS tracking solution can help you stay o...

Vehicle & equipment management

Effects of Harsh Driving and Missed Maintenance

Read how harsh driving costs your business & how GPS fleet tracking helps you monitor driver behavior and fleet maintenance needs, saving...

Vehicle & equipment management

How Data Can Help You Tell the Full Fleet Story

Fleet tracking technology constantly collects information on vehicle and drivers, if it has to do with a trip, a truck or a driver, you g...

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Do More with the Fleet You Have Now

Wish you had more vehicle or more time? Make the most of your assets and learn how GPS vehicle tracking can help you get more done in a ...

Business management

Are You Doing All You Can for Fleet Maintenance?

Are you doing all you can to keep up with fleet vehicle maintenance? Learn how keeping current on maintenance can help costs, productivit...

Vehicle & equipment management

The Effects of Harsh Driving on Fuel and Vehicles

Learn the effects of harsh driving on fuel and vehicles. And, how GPS vehicle tracking can help by monitoring driving styles to point out...

Safety & security

Hidden Ways Your Business Is Losing Money

For business owners, saving money isn’t only trendy when the economy is down. Check out a few tops tips for fleets on the hidden ways yo...

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The Top 4 Reasons for Roadside Breakdowns

No one likes being stuck on the side of the road. If you're a driver with a tight schedule, waiting for roadside assistance is something ...

Vehicle & equipment management

Lowering Engine Idle Time Can Help Reduce Fleet Costs

Are your drivers trying to beat the summer heat by sitting in idling trucks with the air conditioning blasting? Employee satisfaction is ...

Business management

DeSilva Gates Construction locates their assets and big savings

In searching for their assets, a construction company uncovers big savings. When you've been in business for more than 80 years you'd thi...

Case study Vehicle & equipment management

5 Tips for Effective Fleet Maintenance Planning

Developing and implementing an effective fleet maintenance plan can be easy. When developing your fleet’s maintenance plan, ask yourself ...

Vehicle & equipment management

Is Fleet Management Scalable for Small Fleets?

Most small business owners think of a GPS vehicle tracking solution as a great tool for the “big guys”. Here are a few tips on business c...

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Monitoring More Than Just Vehicles with GPS Asset Tracking

GPS tracking is an indispensable fleet management solution that can help to boost efficiency and improve fleet safety. However, the resou...

Business management

Why Are Metrics So Important to Your Fleet Safety Program?

Measuring fleet safety can seem more art than science. How do you know your fleet is safe? Is it merely the absence of accidents? Is it j...

Safety & security

Improve Fleet Efficiency on a Government Budget

Managing a fleet of cars, trucks, or buses presents a unique set of challenges. Fuel costs, routing, maintenance, driver safety, and vehi...

Business management

Improved Fleet Management With Telematics Reports

Fleet managers have a lot on their plate and, as a result, often lack the time and resources necessary to monitor their vehicles and driv...

Business management

Are You Still Using Paper Forms for DVIRs?

It’s human nature - when we’ve been doing something the same way, day after day, year after year, it becomes a blind spot. We don’t stop ...

Compliance

The Right Fleet Management Fit for Your Fleet

No matter the size of your company and the number of vehicles in its fleet, your fleet operation can benefit from using innovative G...

Vehicle & equipment management

Enterprise Fleet Management Solutions

The larger your company, the more important it is to track the location of your vehicles and equipment. Through GPS tracking and wireless...

Business management

5 Benefits of Built-In Fleet Tracking Intelligence

Keeping a fleet of vehicles well maintained and fully operational is no easy task. Fleet services supervisors walk a tightrope of thoroug...

Vehicle & equipment management

What Do Fleet Managers Do?

Learn what fleet managers do and how tools like GPS fleet monitoring software help them cut costs, increase productivity and improve safety.

Business management

3 Ways to Make Your Trucks Targets for Inspection

Managing your CSA profile is an essential element of an effective and proactive safety program. Since the data that goes into your profil...

Vehicle & equipment management

5 Elements of an Effective Fleet Safety Program

Our guest blogger Brad Penneau brings nearly 30 years of motor carrier safety, compliance, risk management and operations experience. Bra...

Safety & security

Reduce Your Fleet Maintenance Costs

Vehicle repair and upkeep can have a huge effect on a fleet's bottom line. By providing extensive engine diagnostics, GPS tracking soluti...

Business management

Optimizing Fleet Size and Utilization

Today'۪s managers constantly strive to cut costs and operate more efficiently. This is especially true for public agency fleets that must...

Business management

How Do Construction Companies Use GPS Tracking?

When we think of GPS, we generally think of portable devices found on the dashboard of a vehicle, guiding the driver with turn-by-turn di...

Business management

GPS vs. Telematics: How Do They Compare?

You are probably familiar with the average GPS device; maybe it’s a Garmin, a Navman or even a smartphone running something like Google M...

Business management

Why Monitor Harsh Braking and Acceleration?

Should you be monitoring hard braking and acceleration as part of your fleet’s safety program? What actions does your safety manage...

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What Is Telematics?

The word “telematics” stems from the combination of telecommunications and informatics, and it was the joining of these two s...

Business management

Top Ten Ways Fleet Drivers Can Use Less Fuel

With fuel costs accounting for about 30% of your fleet’s total operating costs, it makes good business sense to minimize your gas b...

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What Do School Bus GPS Systems Track?

School buses are under pressure to not only provide a safe, reliable service to school children and their parents, but also to run effici...

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5 Best Truck Stops in America

See our lists of the 5 Best Truck Stops in America and why. Valuable information for truckers and road trippers. See which provide the e...

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Do You Know the True Cost of Fleet Accidents?

Worker safety is of paramount importance to employers, employees and government authorities. When you consider that 5,071 workers died o...

Business management

Driver Scorecards Improve Safety and Reduce Operational Costs

If you collected baseball cards as a kid (or maybe still do), the most distinctive attribute of that baseball card after the picture on t...

Safety & security

Driving: One of the Most Dangerous Oilfield Jobs

You might think there are jobs on an oil or gas field that are a lot more dangerous than driving.These guys are working with menacing equ...

Safety & security

Telematics Solutions for New Fleet Vehicles

In the past getting telematics for your fleet was often a complicated process. Aftermarket hardware installations, rewiring vehicles, dow...

Business management

Making Your Fleet Solution Fit: API Integration

When you buy software off the shelf, it doesn't always fit your organization's IT infrastructure exactly. You may need it to integrate, o...

Business management

Do You Know How Good Your Drivers Really Are?

Do you know how good your drivers really are? Here are ten performance indicators you should watch!We all know there are challenges with ...

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