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Make Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Easier for Drivers

Pre- and post-trip inspections are essential to fleet safety and required by law. Here's how fleets can support drivers and make them easier.
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Understand and Maximize Vehicle Utilization

See the impacts of vehicle utilization, and how a high utilization ensures fleets are maximizing their capacity and overall operations.
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Find and Keep Drivers With the Right Equipment, Technology and Programs

Driver shortage issues have shifted, but the facts behind the shortage haven't disappeared. Here's how the right equipment and technology can give you a competitive advantage when recruiting drivers.
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Safe Rules of the Road: Rural, Urban & Highway

The safety rules of the road can change depending on the type of road on which you're driving. Prepare yourself by knowing the biggest risks and following these top safety tips for each type of road.
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9 Ways To Park Safe and Smart This Holiday Season

With holiday traffic volumes expected to be near pre-pandemic levels this year, professional drivers can expect to share the road with millions of motorists nationwide.
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Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption Continues To Increase

Battery electric vehicle adoption has surged - with sales nearly doubling between 2022 and 2023. We look at this and other findings from "The State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief".
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Improve Fleet Maintenance With Contract Maintenance

Regular fleet maintenance is critical to a fleet's safety, reliability, and efficiency, and helps drivers avoid roadside violations and maintain uptime.
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Oh Deer: 9 Ways to Avoid Animal Strikes

Did you know November is deer mating season? That means drivers run a high risk for collisions with deer and other wildlife.
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Brake for the Bus: Back-To-School Safety Tips for CMV Drivers

School will be back in season soon, and as children and teenagers return to the road, professional drivers should proceed with caution. Here are five areas that require your extra attention.
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SPECIAL EDITION: Check Those Brakes! Get Ready for CVSA Brake Safety Week

Are the brakes on your vehicle doing their job? Knowing the answer could keep you safe on the road and save you time and money.
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Increase Uptime With Intelligent Maintenance

Fleets expect uptime, and Penske Truck Leasing uses technology, data and analytics to customize maintenance programs, proactively address potential issues and keep trucks moving.
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Using Rental Equipment To Supplement Short- or Long-Term Acquisition Strategies

Acquisition planning is an essential part of fleet management, and selecting the right vehicles, determining capacity needs and managing finances are all part of the process. However, multiple variables at play can make it challenging to make a commitment. Here are some ways rental trucks can help as carriers plan their short and long-term acquisition strategies.