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What's Actually Causing Your Fleet Downtime? (And How to Fix It)
Most fleet downtime isn't caused by the breakdown. It's caused by everything that happens after. The truck stops. A...
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Why Your Fleet Records Are Always Out of Date And What to Do About It
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Mar 6, 2026
If you've ever pulled up a vehicle's service history and thought "this can't be right," you already know the problem....
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Solving the Technician Shortage with Engagement, Respect, and the Right Tools
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Jan 28, 2026
The technician shortage is real, but are we solving the right problem? Everyone’s talking about it: the technician...
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Your 2026 Advantage: Using Budgeted Labor Times to Improve Tech Performance
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Jan 15, 2026
Most fleets know labor is one of their biggest costs. Fewer realize it’s also one of the most variable and least...
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Life’s Too Short for Paperwork: Practical Ways to Simplify Fleet Maintenance (Starting Today)
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Dec 26, 2025
Paperwork, whiteboards, and duplicate data entry slow fleets down. The good news: you don’t need a full system overhaul...
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Avoiding Violations Next Year: What 2025’s International Roadcheck Taught Us
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Nov 17, 2025
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck puts fleets under the microscope, and...
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How VMRS Codes Help Fleet Teams Work Smarter (Not Harder)
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Oct 22, 2025
From fewer breakdowns to better reporting, here's why standardizing your fleet's repair codes pays off. If your...
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The ROI of Preventive Maintenance: How to Turn Fleet Upkeep Into a Competitive Advantage
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Oct 15, 2025
Why It Matters For most fleets, maintenance is viewed as a cost of doing business — an unavoidable expense that keeps...
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Celebrating the Backbone of Fleet Success: National Technician Appreciation Week 2025
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Sep 17, 2025
From keeping our trucks safe to preventing costly breakdowns, fleet technicians are the unsung heroes behind every...
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10 Creative Ways Fleet Leaders Can Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Aug 26, 2025
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) - happening this year from September 14–20, 2025 - is more than a...
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Brake Safety Week 2025: How to Prepare Your Fleet for Inspections
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Aug 12, 2025
Brake Safety Week 2025 is coming up August 24–30, and if you're a fleet leader, now’s the time to make sure your team -...
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Fleet Lifecycle Management: How to Track Total Cost of Ownership & Maximize ROI
Squarerigger Fleet Software: Jul 30, 2025
Fleet Lifecycle Management: How to Track Total Cost of Ownership and Maximize ROI When you think about the cost of a...
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Beyond the Stockroom: Smarter Fleet Inventory Management
Kari Garcia: Jul 16, 2025
In fleet maintenance, parts inventory is the backbone of every repair. But for many operations, it’s also a major...
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Keeping Your Fleet Systems Safe, Stable & Future-Ready: A Practical Guide to Cyber Hygiene and Cloud Tools
Jake Persofsky: Jun 27, 2025
In today’s fleet operations, downtime doesn’t just cost money—it disrupts routes, frustrates customers, and puts...
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Translating Fleet Data into Dollars: The Power of VMRS Codes
Nicole Cooper: Jun 5, 2025
In the world of fleet maintenance, data only matters if it leads to action. That’s why VMRS (Vehicle Maintenance...
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Summer Heat Precautions for Fleet Managers and Truck Drivers: Ensuring Smooth Operations on the Road
Jay Stone: May 29, 2025
As temperatures rise during the summer months, fleet managers and truck drivers face increased challenges in...
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Simple Fleet Repair Maintenance Tracking
Jay Stone: May 20, 2025
Keeping your fleet on the road shouldn’t feel like a juggling act. But between breakdowns, inspections, part delays,...
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Maximize Fleet Efficiency with 7 Squarerigger Dashboards
Jay Stone: Feb 11, 2025
In fleet management, the right insights can transform your operation from reactive to proactive. Meet Squarerigger...