DQMConnect™
Your drivers need to be qualified in order to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). There are a number of components to a complete Driver Qualification, so first, let’s review what is required.
What is required for Driver Qualification?
- DOT Application for Employment
- Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
- Safety Performance History
- Certificate or Road Test/CDL
- Annual Driver’s List of Convictions
- Medical Card/National Registry verification
Are Your Records Complete? What is the Remedy?
- Audit your files
- Make the corrections
- Take notes
- Use a software to manage (DQM Connect will identify what is missing, which drivers are compliant, and date stamp everything. No more combing through paper for hours trying to identify discrepancies)
DQM Connect
Our new software, DQM Connect, will streamline this task. Not just for new hires but for all the annual reviews, requirements and organizing what you have then highlighting so you will have what you need to complete for qualification.
Schedule a demo today. It is a game changer!!!
Vehicle Licensing Consultants
A Virtual Projects, LLC Company
Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software
530-384-3884
Fleet Compliance
Today’s businesses are seeing increased business costs, challenges keeping up with local and federal transport regulations, and difficulties in finding good drivers for their fleets.
Here are some fleet management best practices to help reduce costs, improve driver and customer satisfaction, and keep up with every changing regulatory and tax requirements.
Compliance
Let’s start with some basics. We know from our client base that keeping up with government regulations is one of their biggest challenges. Small fleets are especially concerned with compliance as they probably have less automation and tools than their larger counterparts.
However, the investment in an ELD platform to capture the basic requirements of the FMSCA (vehicle motion status, duty status, miles driven, engine hours, etc.) is well worth the investment. Drivers and fleet managers alike can be alerted to total on-duty time and ensure they are taking the appropriate breaks as required for safety.
Fuel Economy
Part of the increasing business costs today is the cost of fuel which has been steadily rising this calendar year. As fuel prices rise, taking measures to maximize economy is a good safeguard against rising costs.
The two most wasteful driving behaviors that can be addressed with telematics are excessive idling and aggressive driving. Heavy duty trucks consume 0.8 gallons of fuel per hour when idling which can certainly add up when considered annually. Telematics can provide real-time coaching for drivers with aggressive behaviors, tracking fuel improvements after corrective actions made. These 2 features alone can produce enough return on investment (ROI) to make a strong case for fleet management solutions such as telematics.
Maintenance
What does is cost your business to have a fleet vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly out of service? Most fleet managers will tell you that it can be anywhere from $400-$750 per day and that does not include the disappointed customers and the actual cost of the maintenance performed. Preventive maintenance should be the goal with your fleet management and telematics tools. When you look at the downtime costs, you can quickly realize the benefits and savings of predictive maintenance tools in your fleet management arsenal.
Customer Service
What sets many companies apart from their competition? Customer Service. It is no wonder that many fleet managers are seeing the less obvious but more important aspects of fleet management technology.
When we focus our attention of customer service and the importance of customer retention for your business, we can see that the implementation and tracking of deliveries can contribute a significant boost in customer experience.
Here are a few of the highlights of how a fleet management software can contribute to a customer-centric business approach:
- Efficient fleet dispatch – with real-time visibility into fleet vehicle position, you can easily and most efficiently select the closest and most convenient vehicle for the job.
- Accurate delivery estimates – predict the delivery time with a high level of confidence with your fleet monitoring software. Don’t disappoint your clients; delight them with your accuracy and efficiency.
- Real-time notifications directly to the customer – notify your client of an impending delivery when the vehicle reaches a journey checkpoint. Visibility and accurate estimates will make your business truly shine as compared with the competition.
- Accountable delivery model – accurately schedule jobs and hold your drivers accountable for on-time delivery. Data collected from fleet vehicles can be used to make sure that your estimates are solid and your drivers are working to meet your deliverables.
Boost your reputation, customer satisfaction, and minimize cost with a carefully selected fleet maintenance and management tool. VLC has been helping clients with the right tools at the right price and helping them to extend as grow when the timing is right. Your transport partner is here to help…
Vehicle Licensing Consultants
A Virtual Projects, LLC Company
Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software
https://im4trux.com/
530-384-3884
VLC
If your business relies on transport, then you know how time consuming it is to keep track of all the details required to successfully run that fleet. There are many moving parts from maintenance, safety, driver and fleet compliance, and more that need to be organized and managed. A fleet management software tool can simply the task and give you the tools to do more with your fleet from an efficiency and profitability perspective.
Fleet Management Software
Fleet management tools bring all the necessary information together in one dashboard display that makes information retrieval and historical lookup a breeze. Fleet management software is a great option for both small companies looking to grow as well as larger organizations needing to keep their business running smoothly and profitably.
1. Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
Vehicle maintenance is an important part of fleet ownership. Not only can you store all your vehicle information in one location, but you can also access it from anywhere at any time. You can easily see when a vehicle is due for scheduled maintenance as well as collecting data from onboard telematics devices regarding mileage, fuel consumption, and engine hours. Fleet management solutions combined with telematics take the guesswork out of vehicle maintenance. Changing fluids and replacing parts in a timely fashion means your vehicles are on the road more and in the shop on your schedule, not due to a breakdown. An organized preventative maintenance schedule allows you to keep your vehicles and drivers safe. When your maintenance is planned, your delivery schedules are less likely to be disrupted, keeping both customers and employees happy.
2. Fuel Efficiency
One of the largest expenses in fleet ownership is fuel costs. A good fleet management tool can help you track fuel usage by vehicle helping you to identify the vehicles in your fleet that are using the most fuel and target them for upgrade to newer more energy efficient models.
3. Fleet Compliance
Keeping track of all the compliance rules, dates, and filing required to keep your fleet on the road is a daunting task. Interstate and intrastate compliance, taxes, registrations, and more. Let technology take care of collecting, organizing, and reporting this information. All the data, none of the hassle.
4. Driver Compliance
The Department of Transportation has established a comprehensive list of regulations that a professional driver must comply with, both to obtain a commercial license as well as to maintain it. Driver history must be maintained, medical examination and a Medical Examiner’s Certificate on file. Drug and Alcohol testing as well as driver logs, Hours of Service (HOS) must be carefully documented and retained. All of these can be automated with a good fleet management tool, keeping you and your employees focused on your business rather than the nuances of compliance.
5. Driver Safety
If we haven’t already shared enough reasons to consider fleet management software, then consider the safety of your drivers. A fleet management solution can keep fleet managers apprised of each vehicle’s location, whether at rest or in motion. Onboard camera can track traffic patterns and re-route drivers if needed. They can help find parking or report accidents that need to be avoided. Dashcams can also send alerts to managers if a driver makes a traffic violation, letting you know if a particular driver poses a risk to your organization.
Fleet Management Made Easier
At VLC, we have been providing fleet management solutions for owner operator fleets for over 50 years. We understand all the needs, requirements, and technology to make your fleet management efficient and profitable. Our solutions are customized and scalable to your fleet size and needs. Let us show you how!
Vehicle Licensing Consultants
A Virtual Projects, LLC Company
Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software
530-384-3884
