The professionals at FleetServ pride themselves on being experts in all emissions related examinations for diesel fleets. Through the last few posts we have explained the details of many inspections including PSIP, and BIT, but now is the time to learn what FleetServ can do for you! Simplification Keeping track of the many inspections required Read More ››
What is the Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program?
Vehicle maintenance is always important, but when you run a fleet of trucks, it becomes even more important to be proactive about vehicle maintenance. The state of California instated the BIT program to help fleet owners stay on top of their regular maintenance. The History The California Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety act is an important Read More ››
Periodic Smoke Inspection Program Testing
In the state of California, law requires Periodic Smoke Inspection Program Testing, and the experts at Fleetserv are here to help you comply. But before you can comply with required testing, you have to understand what it entails. This blog is here to help you understand PSIP, so your trucks will comply with all regulations. Read More ››
Air Resources Board: Who Are They, and What Do They Do?
When you run a fleet of trucks, there are countless regulations you have to follow, and most of them are enforced by the Air Resources Board, or the ARB. For example, they regulate emissions of 10 key pollutants including ozone, carbon monoxide, and lead which are huge issues for the trucking industry. As a fleet Read More ››
Is GPS Tracking Important for Managing Your Fleet?
GPS is becoming a more and more reliable method of tracking individuals and locating vehicles. And, when you are in the trucking business, those are both good skills to have in hand. If you are managing a fleet of trucks and want to know if GPS is right for you, this article should put you Read More ››
Unsafe Driving and Unusual Messes: Bizarre Truck Spills
Safe driving is important in every situation, but for truck drivers it is essential to drive safely. Keeping your drivers safe is important for many reasons, but one of the most important is to prevent truck spills. These spills can lead to dangerous conditions in addition to significant losses of time and money. Although safe Read More ››
How to Save Your Fleet Money
Managing a fleet of vehicles isn’t cheap. It can be difficult to cut costs and maintain efficiency at the same time; difficult, but not impossible. Some of the most cost-saving measures are incredibly simple concepts. If you can integrate these tactics into your fleet strategy, then you’ll be surprised at how much money you’ll save. Read More ››
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)?
Advanced emission control technology has greatly reduced the amount of toxins that heavy duty diesel trucks emit. With emission retrofits and other strategies, it’s possible to significantly reduce your fleet’s emissions. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is an important part of any fleet’s emission strategy. DEF is made up of urea and de-ionized water. It breaks Read More ››
Diesel Prices Fluctuating, Many Truckers Still pay over $4 a Gallon
Diesel fuel prices dropped 1.9 cents a gallon this week, according to the Department of Energy (DOA), following a downward trend in July. The average price of diesel is now $3.894 a gallon across the country, but truckers are still paying over $4 a gallon in many areas, including New England, the central Atlantic coast, Read More ››
Coming Soon: The FleetVu App for Fleet Maintenance
Have you ever wanted to be able to look up your fleet’s compliance records easily on your iPad or tablet? Or maybe you wanted the ability to track all your vehicles on your smart phone. Now there’s an app for that—FleetVu—and it’s being developed by the experts in fleet management here at FleetServ. What to Read More ››