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When clients are counting on your team to clear snow so they can continue to operate without disruptions, it can be easy to assume those equipped with a plow wonāt be affected by the snow themselves. However, itās critical to prepare and protect your crews from these scenarios where they may become stranded or stuck […]
In the afternoons, itās easy for crews to go about their responsibilities to prepare for the next dayās work in an inefficient manner. Chris Lee, president of EarthWorks, based in Lillian, Texas, says 15 years ago he initially created a dedicated crew for these afternoon tasks in an effort to get their employees off the clock […]
Do you have a strategy for how you go about buying, renting and leasing your trucks and equipment or is it simply haphazard improvisation? Each of these options has valuable benefits for your landscape business, which is why itās important to think through some of the different considerations for each approach. Short-Term Versus Long-Term Needs […]
Guest post by Dennis Chang, CEO of RoadFlex Hereās a startling fact: 86% of managers suspect fuel fraud is happening within their organization. For landscaping businesses, where fuel is often one of the largest vehicle-related expenses, unchecked fuel purchases can lead to significant financial losses. The most common forms of fuel fraud include: Fuel fraud […]
To buy or not to buyā¦that is the question. Or perhaps the question is to buy, to lease, or to rent? When it comes to your fleet and the equipment needed to get the job done, the decision to buy, lease or rent will vary greatly based on various factors Below are some of the […]
As adding GPS tracking to landscape fleets becomes more commonplace, an additional piece of hardware that is rising in popularity are dashcams. These cameras can have road-facing and/or in-cab lenses to capture what your crews are encountering as they drive between job sites. Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says they started putting […]
Fleet tracking systems offer far more than just GPS tracking for your crewsā vehicles. This type of technology can improve efficiency, reduce costs and boost overall fleet safety. āCompanies without fleet tracking are running at a disadvantage relative toĀ adopters who are improving the safety and efficiencyĀ of their fleets,ā Joe DiMartino, CEO of Fleetr. āThe ROI […]
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 ā maintaining a consistent maintenance routine. Fleet technologies, like fleet management software (FMS), can […]
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, thereās more to this process than simply swapping out your gas vehicles for electric models. āSpeaking to fleet managers or operations managers at landscape companies, one […]
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. āNot doing the work due to not having equipment is something we work hard to avoid,ā says Nelson Alvarado, fleet manager at Russell Landscape Group, headquartered in Sugar Hill, […]
