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Truck Drivers Reality: Long Hours and Safety Risks

Truck driving is a very challenging job. Drivers spend long hours behind the wheel, navigating heavy traffic, bad weather, tight schedules, and long distances. These demanding conditions can lead to fatigue, stress, and unsafe driving behaviours. Over long trips, focus and alertness often gradually decline, making it harder to react quickly to sudden changes on the road. Additionally, fatigue and distracted driving, two leading causes of accidents, are often underreported. Drivers may not realize how much their alertness decreases over time, and fleet managers cannot always track near-misses or risky behaviours in real time. This is why fleets are shifting toward a more supportive, proactive approach to protect drivers and prevent accidents. That’s where we come in. FleetHunt Technologies helps fleets manage these risks while supporting drivers’ safety and well-being, providing tools that make the road safer for both drivers and everyone around them.

FleetHunt provides fleets with a comprehensive suite of tools designed to reduce risks, support driver wellbeing, and improve overall safety on the road. By combining AI dashboard cameras, Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), and GPS tracking, FleetHunt Solutions can give drivers real-time feedback, such as AI driver behaviour alerts and notifications, all while giving fleet managers actionable insights to prevent accidents, manage fatigue, and optimize operations. Together, these solutions are driving wellness.

Compliant Hours of Service

Long hours behind the wheel without proper breaks can lead to fatigue, stress, and long-term health problems. FleetHunt Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) help by automatically tracking Hours of Service (HOS), driving time, rest breaks, and duty status. This ensures drivers get adequate rest, maintain focus, and stay alert, while giving fleet managers accurate, reliable records to plan safe and compliant schedules. By simplifying scheduling and record-keeping, Electronic Logging Devices reduce fatigue-related risks and give fleets confidence that drivers are following regulations. The result is a safer, healthier, and more efficient fleet environment for everyone.

Real-Time Monitoring and Feedback

Our AI dash cams track driver behaviour in real time, and can detect drowsiness, distraction, and risky actions like no seatbelt, speeding, harsh braking, rapid acceleration, and sharp turns. When risky behaviour is detected, drivers receive instant in-cab alerts, helping them correct their actions quickly before dangerous situations occur. For example, if a driver is approaching a corner too fast, the system will provide a warning to slow down, giving drivers real-time feedback to help prevent accidents before they happen. This continuous monitoring and feedback not only help to reduce accidents but also helps drivers build confidence, and improve driving habits, including smoother acceleration, safer braking, and more consistent speeds, which also works to reduce vehicle wear and fuel costs over time.

Setting boundaries

FleetHunt GPS tracking provides real-time monitoring of vehicle location, routes, and speed while generating detailed reports on fleet activity, including idling times and points of interest. Managers can set geofencing boundaries to receive alerts when vehicles enter or leave designated areas, and asset tracking offers visibility over trailers, machinery or other equipment, preventing loss, misuse or theft. For fleet managers, knowing that their drivers and asset’s location is tracked can provide peace of mind and reduces stress during long trips. Fleets gain actionable insights that allow them to optimize routes, reduce fuel waste, and maintain smoother operations. By combining accurate location data, operational reports, geofencing, and asset tracking, FleetHunt GPS supports safer, more organized, and highly efficient fleet operations while giving both drivers and managers confidence on the road.

FleetHunt is more than a telematics system. It improves driver wellness by making every mile safer, less stressful, and more predictable. By combining AI dashboard cameras, Electronic Logging Devices, GPS, and asset tracking, it turns real-time data into clear insights on driving behaviour, hours of service, and vehicle health, including reminders that help fleets stay ahead of maintenance needs. Drivers stay alert, confident, and supported with fewer surprises on the road, while fleets reduce accidents, lower costs, and improve retention through earlier issue detection and clearer communication. Managers can act faster with reliable information instead of guesswork, enabling more proactive operations. In sum, telematics is more than fleet data management; it is helping your fleet’s drivers stay supported, confident, and prepared for every journey.

by Glogin


Solutions That Benefit Every Industry

Solutions That Benefit Every Industry

FleetHunt Technologies, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is a proudly Canadian company helping fleets of all sizes operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Their fully integrated platform combines GPS trackers, electronic logbooks (ELDs), and AI-powered dash cameras to provide fleets with real-time updates and actionable insights. Our telematics solutions offer numerous uses and benefits across many industries. For example, logistics, transport, construction, distribution, agriculture, oil and gas, and trades services. Whether managing long-haul trucks, city vans, tractors, or heavy machinery on remote sites, FleetHunt helps fleet managers protect assets, optimize routes, and improve productivity. By offering solutions tailored to each industry’s unique challenges, FleetHunt enables companies to reduce downtime, minimize risks, and operate more efficiently, giving managers the tools to make informed decisions, monitor performance, and ensure safety across vehicles, equipment, and teams.

GPS Trackers: Enhancing Operations Across Industries. FleetHunt GPS trackers provide real-time location data, route visibility, and geofencing alerts, giving managers constant oversight of assets. In logistics and transport, GPS trackers help optimize routes and ensure timely deliveries. For construction, oil, gas, and trades, they monitor expensive equipment on job sites, helping to combat theft or misuse. Agriculture and distribution fleets gain visibility over their tractors and other vehicles, improving productivity and reducing idle time. GPS tracking also identifies maintenance needs by monitoring vehicle performance and idling. Across industries, these trackers provide actionable data that enhances operational efficiency, safeguards assets, and generate reports to help support informed decision-making, making them an essential tool for any fleet looking to maintain security and efficiency.

Electronic Logbooks (ELDs): Streamlining Compliance and Workforce Management. FleetHunt ELDs simplify compliance by automatically tracking driver hours, rest periods, and activity, helping fleets meet Canadian and U.S. regulations while reducing paperwork. In trucking and logistics, ELDs streamline hours-of-service tracking, optimize route management, and improve regulatory reporting. Trades and field-service teams benefit from better scheduling, vehicle allocation, and performance oversight, helping managers coordinate teams efficiently. GPS integration allows managers to monitor routes and driver behavior in real time, and generate reports instantly, enhancing productivity and operational planning. Across industries, ELDs save time, reduce administrative burden, and give managers access to accurate data for improved decision-making, ensuring safer, more compliant operations and allowing businesses to focus on growth instead of manual tracking.

AI-Powered Dash Cameras: Boosting Safety and Accountability. FleetHunt AI-powered dash cameras provide real-time monitoring for vehicles, drivers, and cargo. In trucking and logistics, they reduce accidents, protect assets, and improve driver accountability. Passenger transport fleets benefit from increased security and reduced liability, while agriculture, food delivery, and construction fleets can monitor safe equipment and driver operations. Our AI dash cameras detect and trigger alerts and uploads for events like harsh braking, collisions, overspeeding, and lane departures for training or evidence purposes. Customizable alerts allow proactive management of unsafe behavior, helping industries prevent accidents and minimize risk. By integrating dash cameras with GPS trackers and ELDs, FleetHunt provides a comprehensive safety solution that strengthens accountability, protects assets, and improves operational efficiency across all sectors.

Integrated Fleet Management: Industry-Wide Benefits. When used together, FleetHunt devices create a fully integrated ecosystem that benefits industries by enhancing safety, efficiency, and asset protection. GPS trackers provide real-time location monitoring, ELDs simplify compliance, and AI dash cameras detect unsafe behavior while providing instant alerts and evidence. Logistics, transport, construction, agriculture, and trades companies all benefit from improved route planning, reduced downtime, and optimized resource use. Fleet managers gain insights to monitor driver performance, schedule teams efficiently, and safeguard vehicles and equipment. By combining these technologies, FleetHunt helps businesses across all industries operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently, unlocking growth opportunities, improving compliance, and delivering peace of mind for managers and teams alike.

by Glogin


Introducing FleetHunt Technologies White-Label: YOUR Brand, OUR Tech

Introducing FleetHunt Technologies White-Label: YOUR Brand, OUR Tech

FleetHunt is excited to announce the launch of our white-label telematics platform, designed to help businesses bring their own fleet technology brand to market quickly and confidently. Built for resellers, dealers, insurers, and fleet service providers, the platform removes the complexity of developing and managing telematics solutions from the ground up. With over 50 companies already using our white-label solution and more than 100,000 vehicles and assets connected across North America with 24/7 support, FleetHunt provides a proven, reliable foundation. By combining GPS tracking, Electronic Logging Devices, and AI dashcams into one unified system, we replace fragmented tools with a single, cohesive platform accessible via web and mobile devices. This approach allows partners to establish a professional fleet technology presence under their own brand quickly, giving them a strong competitive edge in the fast-moving telematics market.

Simplifying Operations for Fleet Partners. Through FleetHunt, partners benefit from a fully managed backend infrastructure, allowing businesses to focus on delivering value and expanding operations rather than handling technical maintenance. Our open API architecture supports optional integration with existing CRM, ERP, and dispatch systems, enabling efficient workflow. Consolidating multiple telematics solutions into one platform simplifies both the sales process and user experience, helping businesses present a clear, professional, and competitive offering under their own brand. All fleet data, reports, and alerts are centralized, making it easier to manage operations and monitor performance at a glance. By reducing technical complexity, partners can focus on growth and customer satisfaction while ensuring a seamless experience for end users.

Branded, Flexible Solutions That Drive Growth. Beyond technology provision, FleetHunt acts as a strategic partner committed to your brands long-term success. The platform is built for flexibility and ease of use, enabling businesses to grow telematics offerings without friction. Full white-label capabilities allow partners to brand login portals, dashboards, reports, and alerts, creating a consistent, professional, market-ready experience. Centralizing all fleet management tools in one system improving brand visibility and reducing the effort required to manage multiple disconnected tools. Employees and managers can focus on their business instead of on juggling multiple systems. By providing a single, unified platform, FleetHunt helps companies respond quickly to client needs, scale operations efficiently, and maintain high standards of service as they expand their offerings.

Scaling with Confidence and Support FleetHunt’s platform grows with your business, backed by 24/7 support to ensure seamless operations. Companies can deliver professional, branded solutions while streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency. By centralizing GPS tracking, ELD compliance, AI dashcams, asset management, reporting, and alerts into a single, connected system, partners gain complete visibility and the flexibility to expand capabilities as needed. This unified approach allows businesses to respond quickly to evolving market demands, create new revenue opportunities, and maintain a strong, professional brand. With FleetHunt as a fully supported, strategic technology partner, companies can scale confidently and strategically, free from the usual technical challenges, knowing the platform evolves alongside their fleet. As new features and technologies are added, partners can enhance their offerings seamlessly, keeping their business ahead in the competitive telematics landscape.

by Glogin


Data Driven

DATA DRIVEN

Summary: In this article we cover the importance of dash cams in fleets and the challenges of managing high-volume footage, what dash cam data is and how it’s stored, the features and benefits of our AI-Powered Dash Cams, and how the system works together to provide safety, data security, and management benefits for modern fleets. We’ll explore the technology behind our AI dash cams in greater detail, including how data is collected, managed, and stored, as well as the AI-driven features that set us apart, breaking down how each component works together to benefit your fleet. 

In today’s world, dashboard cameras are practically universal in fleet operations, seen as essential for protecting drivers and assets. Yet, their widespread adoption has created an unforeseen challenge: an overwhelming amount of high-resolution video footage that fleet managers simply don’t have the time or resources to review. Therefore, the real value of dashboard cameras has shifted from merely recording to how to manage all of this data. Understanding how footage is captured, stored, and used is more important than ever. So, whether you’re looking to file a claim, review an incident, or simply keep a record of your drives, understanding dash cam data and memory is key.

So, what is data? Dash cam data is a powerful tool that can help protect you on the road, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? Briefly, data refers to the information your dash cam collects, including video footage, location, speed, and other sensor readings. This data is then stored on a memory device, like an SD card or in the cloud, where it can be accessed as needed. Memory refers to the internal storage capacity where video footage is initially stored. For cameras, an SD (Secure Digital) card is used to store the video footage captured by the dash cam, allowing for expandable storage capacity and easy data transfer. The SD card uses a looping storage system, continuously recording video and automatically overwriting the oldest files when the card reaches its storage capacity. This ensures the camera remains operational at all times, capturing new footage without the need for manual storage management.

Quick Review
Data: The information collected by your dash cam (video, location, speed, etc.)
Memory: The storage device where data is kept (SD card, cloud, etc.)

Our Cameras come ready with 100 hours video storage, with optional SD card upgrades available to increase storage capacity up to 400 hours (128GB for single-camera systems and 256GB for dual-camera systems), providing flexibility for users with varying storage needs.

But what about viewing what’s happening in real time? While live view allows fleet managers or dispatchers to watch vehicles in real time, providing immediate awareness of on-road situations, when combined with SD loop storage users are ensured uninterrupted coverage of every journey without the need for extensive manual storage management. Our system leverages the use of G-sensors and advanced AI event detection so that critical events are detected and uploaded directly to the cloud — a remote storage of digital data on secure, internet-connected servers. This provides an additional layer of protection ensuring that important footage is preserved even if the camera or SD card is damaged or removed allowing fleet managers to review, share, or store important clips as needed, beyond manually requesting footage.

The benefits of this are significant, including reduced manual intervention and improved data integrity, guaranteeing that key recordings are made accessible for future reference. And furthermore, our AI-Powered Dual Dash Cams feature driver behaviour monitoring and feedback — detecting unsafe actions such as mobile phone use or driving without a seatbelt. Users can also receive configurable alerts for these critical events, enabling prompt notification and immediate action. This feature significantly enhances user awareness and adds an extra layer of safety and security, ensuring that you’re always informed about important incidents while helping promote safer driving habits.

The system works in layers: in addition to live view, the SD card records everything, the system helps detect and save important moments to the cloud for extra protection and sends alerts. Together, this combination provides FleetHunt AI-Powered Dash Cam users with a comprehensive system for capturing, protecting, and accessing critical footage, keeping fleets informed, improving safety, and ensuring critical footage is always accessible when it matters most. So, whether you’re looking to file a claim, review an incident, or simply keep a record of your drives, we’ve got you covered.

Get in touch with our team at FleetHunt today at 1888-448-4868 to learn more about how our AI Dash Cameras are keeping fleets safe and informed!

by Glogin


The World of Driver Personalities

The World of Driver Personalities

Managing a fleet’s driver personalities can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can improve safety, reduce risk, and boost efficiency. Pairing FleetHunt’s AI Dash Cams and personality insights can help provide a 360-degree view of your drivers, helping you understand their unique traits. Whether they’re Speedsters, Distracted Ones, or Space Invaders. By identifying these traits, you can tailor your coaching and training to promote safer driving habits, reduce accidents, and lower costs!

With FleetHunt, you can turn your fleet’s driver personalities into a strength. Our AI Cams provide helpful alerts and feedback to support your drivers, encouraging them to stay focused, maintain safe distances, and balance speed with safety. With real-time data and insights, you can optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption, and improve overall fleet performance. By leveraging our technology, you’ll be able to reduce operational costs, improve customer satisfaction, and stay ahead of the competition.

The Speedster

The Speedster’s all about getting deliveries on time, but speeding and pushing limits can lead to tickets, safety issues, and fuel waste. FleetHunt’s tools monitor speed patterns, and alert you of driver’s risky behaviour, such as with over speeding, or sharp turning alerts, providing drivers with real-time feedback. This helps lead to fewer tickets, lower fuel costs, and reduced risk of accidents. Our solution helps Speedsters balance speed with safety, reducing stress and costs.
• OVERSPEEDING ALERT
• HARSH ACCELERATION ALERT
• HARSH TURN ALERT

The Speedster benefits most from real-time feedback on speeding habits, helping them stay safe and avoid tickets. FleetHunt’s over speeding alerts notify them to adjust their speed and avoid risky behavior. In addition, harsh acceleration and turn alerts promote smoother driving, reducing vehicle wear. Helping your team save on maintenance costs and reducing the risk of mechanical issues, while also promoting fuel efficiency, saving money on gas.

The Distracted One

The Distracted One’s all about multitasking, but distractions are a major risk. FleetHunt’s Dual Dash Cams built-in mic paired with AI driver behaviour alerts drivers to phone use, seatbelt, and fatigue helping drivers to stay focused, reducing accidents and promoting safer habits, which helps prevent crashes and keep drivers safe. Our tech encourages drivers to stay attentive, making roads safer for everyone.
• PHONE USE ALERT
• DRIVER FATIGUE ALERT
• NO SEATBELT ALERT

The Distracted One benefits most from phone use alerts, helping them stay focused on the road. FleetHunt’s AI-powered dash cams detect distractions and alert them to stay attentive. Driver fatigue alerts notify them when they need a break, reducing accident risk. By staying focused, Distracted Ones drive more safely and confidently. FleetHunt’s features also promote safer driving habits, like wearing seatbelts and avoiding aggressive driving. This reduces stress and makes driving more enjoyable, while helping distracted drivers develop better habits.

THE SPACE INVADER

The Space Invader’s lead foot and aggressive driving increases accident risks. FleetHunt’s proximity alerts and safety features help Space Invaders keep a safe distance and reduce collisions. Our AI cameras can help by monitoring following distances, alerting for tailgating, front collision warning, hard acceleration and braking, to prevent potential collisions, and promote defensive driving, keeping roads safer. This means fewer accidents and lower costs for you.
• TAILGATING ALERT
• HARSH ACCELERATION ALERT
• HARSH BRAKING ALERT
• FRONT COLLISION WARNING ALERT

The Space Invader benefits most from proximity alerts, maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles. FleetHunt’s tailgating alerts and front collision warnings reduce accident risk and promote defensive driving. Harsh acceleration and braking alerts also encourage smoother driving, reducing vehicle wear. By driving more defensively, Space Invaders reduce stress and enjoy a more relaxed drive. This ultimately leads to lower insurance costs and fewer maintenance bills, while helping Space Invaders become more aware and safe drivers.

In conclusion, understanding driver personalities is a game-changer for fleet owners looking to manage risk, improve safety, and boost efficiency. Using FleetHunt’s AI Dash Cams and considering these personality insights can be a useful tool to identify and address potential issues before they become major problems. By recognizing the unique traits of Speedsters, Distracted Ones, and Space Invaders, fleet managers can tailor training to promote safer driving habits, reduce accidents, and lower costs. With real-time feedback and alerts, drivers are empowered to stay focused, maintain safe distances, and balance speed with safety. By leveraging these insights, fleet owners can create a safer, more efficient operation that benefits everyone on the road.

Get in touch with our team at FleetHunt today at 1888-448-4868 to learn more about how our AI Dash Cams can help improve safety, reduce risk, and boost efficiency for your fleet!

by Glogin


Unlocking Efficiency: Discover How Fleethunt GPS Tracking Transforms Fleet Management

Unlocking Efficiency: Discover How Fleethunt GPS Tracking Transforms Fleet Management

The fast-moving pace of the modern world has changed the direction of fleet management; no longer is it just moving goods from point A to point B. The era of evolving technology has brought greater efficiency, reliability, and smart tracking systems. With these revolutionary changes, Fleethunt stands out in the fleet industry for offeringa GPS Tracking System as it offers a variety of products and services to increase the productivity and safety of any fleet operation by reducing operational costs. Whatever a fleet manager needs to keep ahead of the curve, Fleethunt offers everything from tracking devices to advanced fleet monitoring tools.

Unlocking the power of GPS Tracking system in the Transportation Industry:
GPS Tracking is the most integral part of the modern fleet management industry. The GPS Tracking helps in integrating real-time location data, it also improves driver behavior, helps in the reduction of fuel consumption, and helps in optimizing routes for businesses. The concept of the Fleethunt GPS Tracking System takes a step further in the industry by offering different sets of tools designed to address the various needs of fleet owners.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the state-of-the-art products and services offered by Fleethunt that go on to transform fleet management:

1. Dash Cams:
Improve safety in your fleet with a whole new level brought about by Fleethunt’s Dash Cams. These HD cameras are mounted in your vehicles to record the driving conditions and capture incidents that happen on the road. From harsh weather to hard braking and collisions, these dash cams provide real-time video evidence that helps resolve disputes, brings accountability, and serves to modify driver behavior.

The added bonus for A.I. Dash cams is to monitor driver interactions, by providing insight into safety practices while even protecting the company against fraudulent claims. Recordings are accessible remotely by the fleet manager, therefore continuing the proactive approach to improving road safety.

2. ELDs: Electronic Logging Devices: Compliance Made Easy:
Fleethunt provides advanced ELDs, an assurance that your fleet will always remain compliant with the industry’s regulations. The ELD was initially designed to automatically track a driver’s HOS and to keep them within legal limits, thus reducing violations and fines.

The ELDs at Fleethunt allow the fleet manager to monitor drivers in real time since they are integrated with the GPS tracking system. These also provide useful data on driver habits to ensure that drivers are abiding by regulatory standards: getting enough rest breaks and driving hours, thereby reducing the risk of a fatigue-related accident.

3. Solar Tracker: A Sustainable & Efficient Asset Management
Fleet Hunt’s Solar Tracker is the best way to operate businesses in remote areas or over long-distance assets that will have an environmentally friendly solution. The tracker runs on solar energy; hence, it is energy-efficient and environment-friendly while providing real-time location data.

Solar Tracker systems are ideal for heavy-duty assets or equipment that are not used on a constant basis. With long battery life and the ability to function in low-light conditions, it is ideal for outdoor and off-grid applications. Adding a Solar Tracker to your fleet means that you can monitor key assets with minimal effort and without concerns about the frequent recharging or replacement of batteries.

4. Plug & Play Tracking Device: A very Simple, Fast, and Flexible Device
Fleethunt’s Plug & Play tracking devices are ideal for businesses needing a fast, efficient, and uncomplicated installation process. These can be set up in minutes and provide instant access to GPS tracking data without the need for specialized tools or complex setups.

Whether you need to track a small fleet of vehicles or an entire range of assets, Fleethunt’s Plug & Play devices make it simple to get up and running with minimal downtime. These devices offer all the core features of traditional GPS trackers, including real-time location tracking, geofencing, and alerts, all with the added bonus of quick installation.

5. Heavy Duty Asset Tracker: Monitoring valuable equipment in fleets
When it comes to monitoring big, heavy-duty equipment, Fleethunt’s Heavy Duty Asset Tracker works like horse running on a race track, too powerful and efficient at the same time . It is designed for industrial machinery, trailers, and construction equipment. However, this tracker also provides a robust and durable solution for monitoring high-value assets in real time.

The Heavy Duty Asset Tracker is built to resist very aggressive environments, including water resistance, shock-proof technology, and long battery life. It’s perfect for businesses needing rugged tracking solutions for their equipment. As such, it will be easy for fleet managers to understand the status and location of all their assets, making sure that high-value machinery is always accounted for by reducing theft and improving efficiency in general operations.

Benefits:
Fleethunt GPS Tracking System: a robust solution for fleet owners to enhance efficiency, safety, and security. With real-time GPS tracking, experience improved route optimization. It ensures low fuel costs and lower delivery times. For safety, it includes dash cams, ELDs, and monitoring tools to improve driver behavior by preventing accidents. It saves operation costs for customers with continued monitoring of fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and driver performance. Besides, real-time monitoring checks accountability, with video evidence made available as the asset tracking feature of the system protects valuable equipment from theft or unauthorized use.

Conclusion:
Therefore, the future of modern fleet management is the Fleethunt GPS Tracking System. From A.I.-powered Dash cams and ELDs down to solar-powered trackers and plug-and-play devices, Fleethunt shall have it all for you in increasing efficiency, ensuring safety, and reducing costs. Despite the size of your fleet being small or large, Fleethunt has a solution meant to optimize your business and keep you ahead of your competition.

With Fleethunt, unleash the real potential of GPS tracking today and grant yourself a whole new perspective in the world of fleet management.

by Glogin


Canada’s Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate

Canada's Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate: Improving Road Safety for Commercial Drivers

The Canadian government has recently implemented a mandate requiring most commercial drivers to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track their hours of service (HOS). This new regulation aims to improve road safety by helping to prevent driver fatigue and ensure compliance with HOS regulations. ELDs are a vital tool in maintaining the safety of commercial drivers and the general public on Canada’s roads. 

ELDs are connected to a commercial vehicle’s engine and automatically record the HOS data, including the amount of time a driver spends driving, as well as the amount of time the driver spends on other activities such as sleeping or eating. The data is then used to create reports and monitor compliance with the regulations.

The ELD mandate applies to most commercial drivers in Canada, including those who operate trucks, buses, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 4,500 kilograms. Exceptions may apply to drivers who are exempt from HOS regulations or who operate vehicles that are not equipped with an ELD.

Overall, the ELD mandate is expected to improve road safety by helping to reduce fatigue-related accidents and ensuring that commercial drivers are following the HOS regulations. By implementing this important measure, the Canadian government is taking steps to ensure the safety of commercial drivers and the general public on the roads.

by Hayley Polidoro


Dash Cams A Necessity To Fleet Owners – Here’s Why

Dash Cams A Necessity To Fleet Owners - Here’s Why

It’s no secret that Dash Cams have become a necessity when it comes to fleet management. However, you might be wondering what they do and why they are important? Dash Cams not only protect our drivers, however, they also give managers access to pivotal data for the company itself to improve efficiency overall. This is why it has become a regular practice to have Dash Cams on all your fleets regardless of industry you specialise in such as trucking, towing, moving, or construction.

What Are Dash Cams?

Dash Cams are onboard camera systems that continuously record the vehicle’s trip. There are different types of systems such as single camera systems and dual camera systems. Each system has different features to meet the fleet managers’ needs for. Dash Cams are installed by using the vehicle being driven as a power source, It records the trip and detects possible collisions and motion using attached sensors. Dash Cams allow you to manage your fleet more efficiently by providing you with real-time data and visuals on your departed fleets.

Single Camera Systems

This Dash Cam system uses a single-lens camera that faces the road. This allows fleet managers to have real-time footage of the truckers’ views and the trip in general. This system is primarily used to catch evidence for accidents or safety events such as poor road conditions or possible collisions. This is the basic camera system you can use on all commercial vehicles.

 

All data collected through this system will be stored on an SD card that creates an infinite loop to clear data for new footage. This system requires fleet managers to have to externally download the data before the system overrides the previous footage. There are more advanced systems that detect collisions and will automatically not override the data; however, a single camera system is not equipped to do that.

Dual Camera Systems

A dual camera system comes with 2 camera lenses. One overlooks the road and the other faces the cabin which gives you a view of the trucker as they are driving. This type of system allows additional safety measures in the event of an accident by ensuring the driver is safe.

 

Since this system involves an AI feature it allows fleet managers to have many features to choose from. This system has AI processing abilities such as being able to detect distracted drivers, drowsiness, speeding, and tailgating. These features help keep drivers safe and accountable during their trips. Dual camera systems are easy to install and last for years which makes them easy for fleet managers to maintain.

Dash Cam Benefits:
Data Collection

Dash Cams allow fleet managers to collect data that aids the company in identifying where to make improvements in their system such as training, maintenance, and safety measures/policies. Dash Cams give management access to data such as driver behaviour and vehicle health reports. The more real-time information fleet managers have access to the more efficient their channel will be.

Safety

As a fleet manager, your greatest asset is your driver. That means protecting them from possible collisions. The University of Michigan Transportation Research institute conducted a study that involved 8,309 fatal car-truck crashes. They determined that 81% of the time passenger vehicles are at fault (Jaillet, 2022). As a fleet manager you can reduce that percentage by installing Dash Cams on all their vehicles. Not to mention, It’s difficult to keep track of drivers adhering to the hours of service regulations however, Dash Cams give you insights on if your driver is drowsy, overworked, or distracted. With this added protection for your drivers and your vehicle it reduces accidents and saves on insurance for your vehicles.

Anti-Theft

Dash Cams are a great security measure to protect your vehicles from theft and vandals. Not to mention that the technology on the Dash Cams allows you to track and recover stolen vehicles. Dash Cams also act as evidence collectors if your vehicle is involved in an accident. It allows for real-time playback that will get you all the information needed if an event were to occur.

 

To make the most of the Dash Cams it’s important to choose the right company and the right system type for you. Here at Fleethunt, we provide guidance on which system is the best fit for your particular needs. Book a demo with FleetHunt today and we will make sure you get the best product for your company. Learn more here or speak with us directly by booking a demo at Fleethunt Demo.

by Glogin


How to Build A Fleet Budget

How to Build A Fleet Budget

Other than managing maintenance and drivers as a fleet manager, managing budgets are also a part of a fleet manager’s job. As with every successful business, keeping track of expenses and lowering costs is the key to running a sustainable and profitable business. A fleet budget oversees every expense related to a fleet, from fuel costs to maintenance costs, nothing is overlooked in a budget.

What constitutes the costs of the fleet?

Fleet costs can also be called costs of ownership. It’s all costs that come with owning a fleet. And this is important for fleet managers to keep in mind as overlooking may lead to overspending and cut into profits. When calculating these costs, it’s important to keep interest rates and taxes in mind as these can pile up on large purchases. Marking and keeping track of return value of your trucks are important if you decide to sell your assets as well as all the maintenance costs associated with the fleet. These miscellaneous costs may add up and will become deadly if overlooked.

How to reduce costs with fleet management?

Using telematics such as ELDs can help with organizing data and looking at what constitutes higher costs. This makes it easier for fleet managers to pinpoint the root of the problem. Fleet managers can optimize fleet operations and create an impact on finances.

For example, some common things that fleet managers can look at to lower costs are:

» Idling and fuel economy
» Reduce risky driver behavior for lower insurance costs
» Creating maintenance schedules
» Keeping track of vehicle value from purchase to disposal

Fleethunt’s fleet management software tracks important information and shows trends in different parameters that will help fleet managers adjust strategies to reduce unnecessary costs. For example, high fuel consumption can be reduced from better fleet utilization. Learn more about saving money with telematics in this article here.

Setting up a fleet budget

Fleet managers can set up a fleet budget with just a few simple steps and some help with fleet management software.

 

  1. Set up some goals for the financial year
    It’s important to have a goal before setting up a budget. Whether it be reducing costs, maximizing profits or even both, having a solid goal makes it easier to strategize and focus on what needs to be done. This goal should also keep changes in mind as well. Whether it be implementing electric trucks into the fleet or expanding operations, having a solid goal helps tailor your strategies towards it.

  2. Reviewing past years
    Learning trends and information from past years can help create strategies that tailor to what the fleet needs. For example, a history of high idling times can be tackled by putting more emphasis on reducing idling times in driver training programs. Using fleet management softwares help with showing you all kinds of data so you can review and evaluate on what needs to be done. For example, overspending or underspending, utilization or whether past strategies were successful.

  3. Future year predictions
    Along with goals, predictions are a good way to create strategies that will help with meeting long term objectives while keeping the flexibility to change. There are many cases where fleet managers set one-size-fits-all goals to their fleets. However when predicting future year spendings, fleet managers can optimize and manage costs accordingly.

  4. Comparing results to budgets
    When the financial year ends, it’s important to compare the actual spending to budgets. It gives fleet managers a chance to reflect and review on unexpected costs and tailor the budget for next year. Furthermore, the information gives an evaluation on whether the budget was too modest or too ambitious to begin with. Fleet managers can then use this information to create budgets that are easier to achieve.

Telematics and budgeting

Telematics are crucial when budgeting for a fleet. For a budget to be successful and accurate, it’s important to have as much information as possible to make informed decisions. Fleet management software takes data in and analyzes it to form graphs and trends that fleet managers can use as a reference. For example, Fleethunt fleet management software provides information on idling times, fuel economy, driver behavior and more to help fleet managers create programs targeting different problems. It’s important to budget out the costs of the fleet if you don’t want your account books in red.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Fleet Management

The Beginner’s Guide to Fleet Management

Fleet management is the key to many businesses in the transportation industry. Fleet managers oversee the whole fleet in order to manage, organize as well as assess goals in their fleets. These may include fuel economy, fleet efficiency as well as monitoring driver behaviors and vehicle well-being. In order to effectively take care of all these tasks, many companies choose to invest in telematics as a one-stop solution to all their problems.

Why is fleet management important?

Whether you own a small or large fleet, there is no denying that it is hard to keep track of your vehicles as they move across town, let alone the country. Relying on individual reports from your drivers may also be affected by factors such as delays in information relay or inaccurate reports. In fact, relying on drivers alone to report their status while they drive your trucks is just unnecessary work on top of what they need to handle. By using a fleet manager to manage your fleet, you benefit from all of the following.

 

  1. Driver Satisfaction

It is no surprise that one of the main problems fleets are facing is driver retention. Fleet management not only keeps the information necessary to understand why drivers are leaving your fleet, you will also be able to find the best solutions and incentives to keep your drivers happy on the road. Fleet managers can help with building a stronger relationship between management and drivers as well as look into improving workplace conditions and programs to incentivise drivers.

 

  1. Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Compliance

By June 12th 2022, ELDs will be a mandatory installation in all commercial vehicles in Canada. This mandate comes in to replace the paper logging system and aims to help with reducing driver fatigue among commercial vehicle drivers. ELDs log everything from fueling to hours of service of commercial vehicles electronically and are managed by fleet management to ensure the information is accurate. Click here to look at FleetHunt’s ELD solutions here.

 

  1. Fleet Tracking

Fleet managers use trackers to track the location of where their trucks or vehicles are in real time. By using advanced GPS systems, fleet managers are able to monitor and check the location of anything ranging from a few trucks to thousands of trucks across the country. Not only will managers be able to redirect trucks to safer or faster routes, retrieval of hijacked or rogue trucks won’t be a problem as well. Learn more about truck tracking in this blog article here.

 

  1. Lowering Costs

With fleet management, telematics are able to provide information that highlights what is making a hole in your wallet. Whether it is the low fuel efficiency or the increased idling time among your drivers, or even if it is a maintenance problem among some of your vehicles, fleet management can help with identifying these problems for your managers to implement change. You can then put your money into what’s important and not worry about losing it to unnecessary charges while managing your business. Learn more about ways you can save money with fleet management here.

Telematics in Fleet management

With the implementation of ELD mandates and the advancements of technology, many fleet managers turn towards using telematics for managing their fleets. Rather than using traditional pen-and-paper reports, telematics allow for instant, efficient and reliable information relay between the managers and the fleets. Report analysis and driver profiles make it easier for fleet managers to compile the huge sets of data into easily accessible form and implement programs that are specific to the problem at hand. Other than improving efficiency among the fleet, evolving telematics only require software updates and a one-time installation rather than replacing expensive hardware.

Future of fleet management

Fleet sustainability should be the goal of all fleet managers right now. With the goal of protecting the environment and creating a positive impact on society, fleet managers should know that fleets are not just teams of trucks anymore. With the help of new technology such as blockchain data or electric vehicles, managers are given more and more options to choose the better choice in reducing their impact on the environment and promote a sustainable culture among their fleets. With everyone working a step closer to our future, there is much to benefit from fleet management in the years to come. Learn more about fleet sustainability in this blog here.

 

Regardless of the industry you’re in, Fleethunt aims to help you in ways tailored for your business. Whether it is towing, passenger transit, construction or the moving industry, our ELD solutions are available to aid in your operations. Click in the respective industries to learn more.

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