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Simplifying Fleet Management and Maintenance

Guest Post Maintaining a fleet is a formidable undertaking with diverse and complex challenges. While the financial investment in maintaining these assets is significant, the advantages of preventive maintenance (PM) are clear. However, many organizations grapple with a seemingly simple task — maintaining a consistent maintenance routine. Fleet technologies, like fleet management software (FMS), can […]

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Sustainability: Adding EVs to Your Fleet

Has your lawn or landscape company been mulling over the feasibility of adding electric vehicles (EVs) to your fleet? Much like the electrification of handheld equipment and mowers, there’s more to this process than simply swapping out your gas vehicles for electric models.   “Speaking to fleet managers or operations managers at landscape companies, one […]

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How I Do It: Dealing with Truck Repairs and Maintenance Delays

Landscape professionals depend on trucks, mowers and other equipment to accomplish their work. But trucks and mowers often need maintenance or repairs to continue performing properly. “Not doing the work due to not having equipment is something we work hard to avoid,” says Nelson Alvarado, fleet manager at Russell Landscape Group, headquartered in Sugar Hill, […]

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Encouraging Equipment Operators to Use Fleet Technologies in the Landscaping Industry

Guest content Fleet technology is greatly transforming the way landscaping businesses operate. Fleet management solutions provide enhanced efficiency and operational optimization through transparent, real-time data and automated workflows. However, in an industry where autonomy plays a significant role, equipment operators may harbor reservations about embracing new tracking-type technologies. The imagery of manicured lawns and beautified […]

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Combating Landscaping Vehicle and Equipment Theft

Guest content One of the side effects of continuing inflation has been an increase in theft, from vehicles to vehicle parts and even trade equipment. As the landscaping industry moves into the busy season, fleets can implement a few tactics to ensure their assets are less enticing targets for theft, including using vehicle wraps or […]

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