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Autonomous Vehicles: When Will They Truly Arrive?

Sokolis Group March 14, 2018

We’ve been hearing buzz about autonomous cars for almost a century now, with the dreams of a self-driving car for everyday use showing up in fictional accounts of the future in the 1930’s. As we saw the promises of other once far-fetched inventions come to fruition, we’ve continued to wait for the reality of an autonomous vehicle. Each year it seems that we are given more exciting updates about the encroaching arrival of truly autonomous vehicles on our streets, but

How to Improve Your Truck Driver’s Retention and Job Satisfaction

Sokolis Group January 24, 2018

Companies that run an active fleet may have some of the highest turnover rates among any industry. You can joke and say that truck drivers are inherently nomadic and this may well factor into the issue, the real core of the problem is that there are very few companies that can successfully create a rewarding environment of maintenance, policies, company culture, and pay rate to make these valuable professional drivers feel at home. Fleets across the country have been striving

Introducing The Fleet Manager’s Guide to Bigger Bonuses

Sokolis Group February 17, 2016

We’ve been in the business of finding savings for fleet managers for 13 years now. And in that time, one thing we’ve heard again and again is that their efforts to find savings is one of the key factors on which they’re assessed. For some, the ability to cut costs is often what decides whether they get a year-end bonus. That’s why we’ve created our new white paper, “A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Bigger Bonuses,” designed to help managers identify

Searching For Qualified Truck Drivers? Hire a Veteran

Sokolis Group January 7, 2016

“As bad now as it’s ever been.” That’s Jim Runk, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck, describing the nation’s driver shortage to York Daily Record newspaper in November. That shortage is expected to grow to 73,500 next year, and the American Trucking Association is recommending a number of ways to recruit more drivers: Raising salaries Offering more amenities Lobbying Congress to lower the interstate driving age from 21 to 18

Do I Need to Repair My Trucks, Or Just Sell Them?

Sokolis Group December 30, 2015

Anyone who owns or manages a fleet of trucks will eventually be faced with the decision to sell them or attempt to fix them. Trucks are undoubtedly sturdy machines yet they can’t outrun the march of time. Let’s take a look at a few tips that will help you determine if your trucks should be fixed or if they should be sold. Making the Decision to Fix When debating whether to fix your trucks or sell them, the decision is

Importance of Accurate Odometer Readings

Sokolis Group December 23, 2013

How important are accurate odometer mileage readings? Many consider accurate odometer readings to be one of the most important parts of effective fuel management. Accurate mileage gives a fleet manager a much clearer picture for many important aspects of his or her fleet including vehicle repair and replacement, diesel fuel consumption and fuel economy. If a fleet manager has access to accurate mileage he can make critical decisions for the fleet.

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