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Article Published by Geotab Author: Kelly Laing is a Marketing Event Planner at Geotab. https://www.geotab.com/geotab-data-bootcamp-2020/ Geotab Data Bootcamp 2020 was the first online version of this learning event.

Fleet and connected vehicle professionals joined data science experts for the first-ever fully online Geotab Data Bootcamp between November 17-19. This Bootcamp featured three days of instructor-led and hands-on workshops.

Geotab Data Bootcamp focused on the...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Leo Giminez is a contributing author. https://www.geotab.com/data-cleaning/ Data cleaning is the process of ensuring that your data is correct, consistent and usable.

No matter what type of data you work with — telematics or otherwise — data quality is important. Are you working with data to measure and optimize your fleet program?

Consider adding data cleaning to your regular routine.

Here is a quick overview to get you started. What is...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Inshaal Badar is a Senior Content Writer for Geotab https://www.geotab.com/driving-business/ Season Two premieres with a conversation between Colin Sutherland and an expert from ABI Research.

In the first episode of Season Two, Susan Beardslee, Principal Analyst, Freight Transportation and Logistics at ABI Research, discusses last mile, the supply chain and economic recovery.

“What I cover for ABI research, which has been around for nearly 30...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Kyle Dodsworth, Solutions Specialist Team Lead, https://www.geotab.com/transport-canada-eld-mandate/ Learn the differences between U.S. and Canada ELD verification.

Now is the time for Canadian fleets to start transitioning to electronic logging devices (ELDs) as the Canadian transport ministry has announced the official new regulations. The Transport Canada ELD mandate for commercial drivers is aimed at improving road safety and reducing driver...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Neil Garrett is an Associate Vice President of Business Development, Government for Geotab. https://www.geotab.com/california-bar/ Geotab has been approved for participating in the California BAR Continuous Testing Pilot Program. Here’s what that means for you.

In California, Smog Checks are required every two years on vehicles more than eight model-years old. Smog Checks are also required when selling a vehicle that is more than four model-years...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Braden Pastalaniec is VP of Transportation and Logistics at Uptake https://www.geotab.com/fleet-reliability/ Unexpected downtime impacts the entire carrier, from the driver to the technicians, dispatchers, fleet managers and operations teams.

As we approach the fourth quarter and holiday season, we are headed for an all-time capacity crunch. The amount of freight that needs to be moved is considerably more than available trucks can handle for...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Corinda Ouellet is a Marketing Manager, Segment at Geotab. https://www.geotab.com/rightsize-your-fleet/ Fleet rightsizing is widely known as calculating the amount of vehicles needed to complete jobs however, it is not only about having the right quantity of vehicles.

Fleet rightsizing is a proactive, strategic plan to have the right type of vehicle, at the right locations and available at the right time.

While some may find they have too many...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Denise L. Rondini, president of Rondini Communications https://www.geotab.com/your-guide-to-understanding-hours-of-service/ The Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s Hours of Service Regulations affect every commercial vehicle driver on the road.

Staying up-to-date with Hours of Service regulations is a critical task for both drivers and carriers. To support fleet compliance efforts, we have put together this overview of the regulations and...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Sean Elliott is a contributing author. https://www.geotab.com/micromobility/ Discover why micromobility is changing the way we get from A to B.

In recent months, the way we live, work, socialize and travel have fundamentally changed. From a business perspective, organizations have had to completely rethink how they operate, innovate and collaborate.

Every organization has been impacted in some way. But keeping on top of evolving consumers...

Article Published by Geotab Author: Andrew Forest is a content writer at Actsoft, a Marketplace partner. https://www.geotab.com/future-of-supply-chain/ For many industries, effective supply chain management remains a key component of a successful business.

Supply chains and the workers who conduct them are the lifeblood of the global economy, and the plotting of distribution maps is crucial in helping them overcome any potential disruptions to their routine operations. Read on to...