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A fleet manager's job is full of challenges. Whether it's increased environmental regulations or rising fuel costs, there's a lot that can get in the way of success. While a fleet manager may have a full plate, there’s one thing they should care...

Generally, you measure your fleet productivity by comparing the number of miles your fleet vehicle travels to the total costs on your fleet budget. One line item that usually stands out the largest is fuel costs. So elevating your fleet productivity...

Every organization with a fleet of commercial vehicles has at least one person, the vehicle fleet manager, who ensures the fleet is running in a proper, cost-effective way. But fleet managers face a number of challenges. What does it take to be...

It's amazing how a simple lack of safety can lead to a serious catastrophe. An unmaintained fleet vehicle has a tire blowout on the highway, the driver loses control of the vehicle and it swerves into oncoming traffic. Or a driver, in a hurry to...

The success of any fleet largely depends on its efficiency; the ability to achieve an end goal with little to no waste, effort, or energy.All processes are optimized by putting the resources you have to use in the best way possible. Being efficient...

We all know that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have a catastrophic effect on our planet’s climate. However, advancements are slowly being made in renewable energy to combat the issue. But rather than wait for energy trends to take effect, fleet...

Fuel is considered one of the main contributors to a fleet’s operating costs, averaging up to 60% of a company’s total fleet operating budget. COVID had a significant impact on the prices of consumer goods and services. Fuel prices were flirting...

Katrina, Harvey, Maria, Andrew, and now Ian. All born as a result of global warming. These storms alone have led to damages that have cost hundreds of billions of dollars in recovery and rehabilitation efforts, not to mention the catastrophic loss...

Driver safety is one of the 6 biggest fleet management challenges of this year, or any year for that matter. In fact, studies have shown that the annual accident rate for commercial fleets hovers around 20%. Drivers take a lot of risks when getting...

Rising fuel costs is one of the biggest fleet management challenges of 2022. Saving money at the pump is more valuable to a fleet than ever before. With efficiency software from Derive, you can transform your fleet and maximize fuel efficiency. And...

Memorial Day conjures images of summer fun, barbecue, road trips and swimming pool time.  But in the Summer of 2022, there are more portentous images as well. 

We all know running an eco-friendly fleet is important for complying with clean air regulations and protecting the environment. But it runs much deeper than that and has other key benefits like decreased fuel usage and improved brand equity. Idle...

Fleet sustainability is not only important from an ethical standpoint; it’s vital to your bottom line. Look at some of today’s most successful fleets with continued brand equity growth like Amazon, FedEx, and Ikea, and you’ll notice a common...

Fleet management is rapidly evolving. And while there are a lot of opportunities, there are also new challenges popping up all the time. A big part of effective fleet management is anticipating obstacles and proactively developing solutions. For...

Maximizing vehicle and driver productivity is always a top priority for fleet managers. This is primarily done by following core best practices and implementing cutting-edge fleet management solutions. And the data shows these solutions can have an...

In recognition of Earth Day, we at Derive Systems are reflecting on our work to help America’s fleets reduce carbon emissions and fuel dependency.  It’s been quite a year already for Derive. We’ve worked closely with all of our clients to reduce...

Small or large, companies of all sizes look for ways to make their vehicles more efficient and reduce fuel consumption. But it’s especially critical for larger businesses that are operating a fleet. Because of the sheer number of vehicles on the...

Environmentalism isn’t a fad. It’s ingrained in the minds of modern consumers and very much here to stay. One study even found that eco-friendliness now ranks alongside price and product features as a critical factor when consumers who to buy. Like...

We’ve said it before, and we’ll repeat it: Fuel is one of the most significant expenses for today’s fleets. It accounts for around 60% of overall operating costs. And when you consider the volatility of fuel and the fact that it’s subject to...

Fleet managers have a lot on their plates and there are a ton of factors that go into effective operations. But at the end of the day, fleet driver safety should always be a top priority. The question is, what are the biggest safety concerns to...

Driver retention is critical to the success of today’s fleets and something many companies struggle with. According to recent data, the average turnover rate for large truckload fleets is around 90%, and the average for small truckload fleets is...

Fleet management software has become a popular platform for many companies because of its impact on efficiency, productivity, and profitability. According to research, 64% of fleet managers used a fleet tracking solution in 2021 — an 8.5% increase...

In recent years, fleet management has seen significant changes, with COVID adding plenty of fuel to the fire. And as we roll into 2022, the combination of new technology and growing innovations is setting the stage for even more advancements. Here...

Not to sound like a broken record, but it’s hard to stress enough just how important fleet safety is to operations. With it being such a key contributor to your bottom line, it’s something you want to fully organize, systematize, and optimize. And...

Implementing a strong fleet driving policy can go a long way in proactively avoiding negative behaviors. And it’s a good starting point for keeping your fleet safe and productive. Beyond that, ongoing driver behavior modification allows you to...

Fleet drivers have a statistically higher chance of being involved in vehicle accidents than regular drivers. And that’s largely due to the number of miles they log. While the average person drives between 12,000 and 15,000 miles per year, the...

Of all the aspects of fleet management, safety is most important. With the average fleet driver logging 25,000 miles or more per year, this puts them at a statistically higher risk of an accident when compared to the average person who only drives...

Bad driving habits are bad for business. At best, they lower your fuel efficiency and diminish productivity. At worst, they create serious safety hazards that endanger the lives of your fleet drivers and others. Not to mention they can also hurt...

To say that fleet management is logistics heavy would be an understatement. There are countless moving parts and a wide array of variables you have to account for on a daily basis. One of the best ways to get a grip on fleet management is with...

The ups and downs of the economic landscape, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, have created unprecedented amounts of urgency for businesses to get the most value from how their fleets operate. This includes new initiatives to cut...

At first glance, vehicle idling may not seem like a big deal. And perhaps it’s not on a small scale, when you’re dealing with just a handful of vehicles. But it becomes a serious issue on the macro scale. 

Efficiency is the name of the game with fleet management. You want to get the absolute most efficiency and productivity from your fleet, while reducing every possible source of friction. And a big part of achieving this is through intelligent...

Vehicle downtime is an inevitable yet highly frustrating part of fleet management. The reason for downtime can vary. It may be due to regular planned servicing, minor repairs for fixing normal wear and tear, or major repairs stemming from an...

The vehicles, technology, and policies you use all heavily impact fleet performance. But at the end of the day, one of the most significant contributors to your bottom line is your fleet driving habits. Not only do your drivers affect the overall...

As a fleet manager, understanding and controlling your operating costs is essential to build a viable fleet that can be scaled as required. However, establishing an adequate fleet management budget isn’t always easy and requires a clear...

In the last few years, more and more traffic accidents and fatalities involving fleet vehicles have occurred on roads. While some of these incidents are due to more people driving than ever before, other factors like distracted and drowsy driving...

Cost management is a vital part of every fleet manager’s day-to-day operations. Whether sourcing new vehicles, hiring additional staff, purchasing new equipment, or maintaining regular vehicle maintenance schedules, there is no shortage of processes...

It’s no secret now that 2020 was an incredibly disruptive year for every industry around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic shook everything to its core, exposing business weaknesses for many, catalyzing growth for others, and changing all...

Regular fleet vehicle evaluation can be a time-consuming but necessary process for all fleet managers. Because fleet managers are responsible for managing great numbers of vehicles at a time (sometimes from hundreds of miles away), it’s essential to...

Green fleet strategies have grown in importance in recent years. Having a well-balanced sustainability strategy shows a progressive attitude towards controlling carbon emissions and helps to increase efficiency and lower costs.

St. Petersburg, Florida, was one city that recently piloted Derive VQ in its fleet. Another pilot in Orlando went so well that the fleet manager is installing it in all vehicles. Pictured here are: City of Orlando Fleet and Facilities Division...

It doesn’t matter what type of industry your organization is part of; very few things occupy the minds of fleet managers as often as driver safety. 

As more organizations look for better ways to adapt to remote working arrangements with limited abilities for in-house management and communication, finding intuitive ways to stay on top of productivity and efficiency has become an essential aspect...

There’s no denying the value of preventative fleet maintenance. Not only does it save money by lowering your operating costs, but you’ll also get more life out of your fleet vehicles, improve productivity, and reduce their environmental impact...

There are few things in this generation that have had a more considerable global impact on business operations than COVID-19. At every level of infrastructure, organizations in most industries have had to reinvent how they operate in a post-pandemic...

As a manager of a fully established or growing fleet of vehicles and drivers, there is no shortage of tasks on your plate. Whether maintaining day-to-day routing schedules, developing situational policies and procedures, or maximizing fleet...

At Derive Systems, we take pride in the work that we do to protect our planet. Below are some facts about the effectiveness of Derive’s evolutionary optimization solutions:

Welcome to 2020! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to achieve the goals you set for your fleet this year.

Spring into safety in your fleet by revisiting defensive driving best practices with your drivers.

Telematics software offers greater visibility into your fleet’s operations and has quickly become a must-have technology in the industry.

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease 2019, has quickly become a global pandemic and has many business owners and managers scrambling to figure out how to best protect their employees.

Derive Systems, a leading B2B and B2C automotive technology provider with over two million software installations on the road, announced today that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed H. John Oechsle as Chief Executive Officer. John, a...

Every fleet manager has had them, the drivers that must be tying bricks to their feet as they zoom around their job sites. Speeding is a serious problem among fleet drivers and isn’t just costly for businesses, it can cost people their lives.

Fleet managers wear a lot of hats, especially those managing small fleets and working with reduced budgets and resources.

Finding ways to save money in your fleet is always a high priority, even when fuel costs at the pump are low. But oftentimes fleet managers turn to driver training as the answer to making their vehicles more fuel-efficient but at Derive we look to...

Fleet safety is a top concern among fleet managers and many sessions at industry conferences and workshops focus on how to improve safety within your operations and among your drivers.

Vehicles are mass-produced to function for a wide variety of potential buyers and uses. Fleets, on the other hand, are not one-size-fits-all. Fleet vehicles are used to accomplish an array of tasks that can vary from fleet to fleet and even from...