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How to Monitor Equipment with Fleet Tracking Solutions
Just as businesses come in all different sizes and demographics, so to are fleets of different sizes and...
Geotab – TripDAWG Asset Tracking
Monitor your valuable fleet assets when they’re on the road and off with GPS tracking. The ability to locate...
UCR Vehicle Deadline June 30th
Unified Carrier Registration (“UCR”) is a mandatory registration program that applies to all private and...
Grow and Flourish
Two years ago in September, we bought the house in which we currently live. From the outside, the house was...
Employee Spotlight – Jannell Groundwater
The VLC employee spotlight for June shines on Jannell Groundwater. According to the staff at VLC, Jannell is...
Common Features of a Vehicle Telematics Solution
Vehicle telematics provides an abundance of useful data that can be collected, combined, and reported on...
TripDAWG – Compliance at your Fingertips
TripDAWG is a customizable fleet management solution that is built for your business needs. It starts with a...
Invisible Barriers
Here in Northern California, we have been enjoying an unusually dry and warm Spring. While the threat of...
Partner Spotlight – WSI Cyber Smart Digital
Marketing is a strategic part of our business. With 50+ years in the trucking industry supplying fleet...
Medical Card Waiver Ending May 31st
Due to the coronavirus, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) permitted a waiver for...
Blessing – Curse
Throughout our day to day activities, whether we are at work or not, we rely on our strengths to do things...
Hero Dirt
Today marks the first significant rainfall in over a month here in Grass Valley. As with most places, the...
Big Baby Steps
The other day, Patrice (our IRP specialist) was asked a question while headed to the printer. Her response:...
BIT Inspection Checklist
The BIT program (Basic Inspection of Terminals) was updated in 2016 to move from a time-based inspection...
CVSA Road Check Webinar Recap
About the CVSA The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is a nonprofit association comprised of local,...
FMCSA has removed the ArionT from the list of ELDs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes minimum performance and design standards...
How to Avoid These Top Driver File Violations and Protect Your Business
As a business owner, it's important to be aware of the top driver file violations and take steps to avoid...
DOT Driver Management Software: Putting Your Drivers First
DOT driver management software is designed with drivers in mind. It offers a number of features and...
Improve Recruitment and Retention with Driver-Friendly Technology
Driver shortages hit all-time highs in 2021, making recruiting and retention a top priority for both large...
Managing Fuel Consumption for Your Fleet
With the rising cost of fuel, managing fuel consumption is a top concern for fleet managers. Here are some...
Everything You Need to Know About Driver Qualification Files and File Management
If your US-based operation employs professional drivers who operate vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds,...
Is Your Fleet Ready for Roadcheck 2022?
The worst event in professional transportation is almost here again. Roadcheck 2022, a 72-hour regulatory...
Protect Yourself from Accident Litigation with Proper DOT Driver Qualification File Management
Accidents are an unfortunate fact of life in the transportation industry. With millions of trucks on the...
Why Are Driver Qualification Files So Important?
Due to the genuine danger that can come from large trucks, it's absolutely vital to know that your drivers...
DOT Requirements for Non-CDL Drivers
Are you aware that you may be required to keep driver qualification files for your non-CDL drivers? Yes, it...