What Is Preventive Maintenance and How to Apply It in Fleets?
What Is Preventive Maintenance and How to Apply It in Fleets? Preventive maintenance is a planned approach that seeks to avoid failures before they occur, performing periodic inspections and scheduled component replacements. Instead of waiting for a vehicle to break down (corrective maintenance), preventive maintenance anticipates problems and resolves them in advance, minimizing the risk […]
Predictive vs Corrective Maintenance: Which Is Better?
Predictive vs Corrective Maintenance: Which Is Better? In fleet management, choosing the right type of maintenance is a decision that directly impacts costs, safety, and vehicle availability. Two of the most well-known approaches are predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance, each with advantages and limitations. While predictive relies on technology and data analysis to intervene before […]
How Does Fuel Control Affect Fleet Operational Efficiency?
How Does Fuel Control Affect Fleet Operational Efficiency? What does fleet fuel control involve? Controlling fuel is not limited to recording refueling. It involves monitoring in detail: How much each vehicle consumes. Under what conditions it operates (idle, load, route). How each driver drives (habits that affect consumption). Whether there are losses, leaks, or unauthorized […]
Key Indicators to Control Fuel Consumption in Fleets
Key Indicators to Control Fuel Consumption in Fleets Fuel is one of the highest operating costs for any fleet. Yet many companies still manage it based on intuition or monthly totals, without truly understanding where each liter goes. In this article, we break down the key indicators every fleet manager should track to gain real […]
Fleet tire management: common mistakes and effective solutions
Fleet tire management: common mistakes and effective solutions TL;DR Tire management directly impacts safety, fuel consumption, and operating costs. The most common mistake is not keeping an individual history of each tire, losing traceability and control. The lack of regular inspections and improper inflation cause premature wear, failures, and extra expenses. Not performing rotations, alignment, […]
Tire maintenance and control software: a practical guide
Tire maintenance and control software: a practical guide TL;DR Enables individual tracking of each tire, its history, and actual condition. Reduces operating costs through rotations, alignment, and planned maintenance. Improves safety by detecting incorrect pressure, irregular wear, and early failures. Generates key reports such as cost per kilometer, tire lifespan, and performance by brand or […]
What documents does a fleet need to operate legally?
What documents does a fleet need to operate legally? TL;DR To operate legally, a fleet needs to keep vehicle documentation, insurance, technical inspections, permits (depending on the industry), and driver documentation up to date. Keeping everything current is not just about “compliance”: it prevents fines and penalties, reduces risks in accidents, facilitates audits, and improves […]
Updated Vehicle Documentation Checklist for Companies
Updated Vehicle Documentation Checklist for Companies Keeping vehicle documentation up to date is essential to avoid fines, operational blocks, and legal risks for companies managing fleets. This checklist covers all mandatory and recommended documents for legal circulation, from insurance to permits and internal records. It also includes best practices and tools to automate the process. […]
Why Corporate Fleets Accumulate Fines and How to Prevent Them with Automated Control
Why Corporate Fleets Accumulate Fines and How to Prevent Them with Automated Control Fleet fines are often a recurring hidden cost; with automated control, they can be prevented before they occur. The most common cause is not “negligence” but operational disorganization: expirations no one sees coming, administrative errors, and lack of follow-up. An automated system […]
VEC Fleet Will Be at Geotab Connect 2026
VEC Fleet Will Be at Geotab Connect 2026 This year VEC Fleet will participate in Geotab Connect 2026, one of the most relevant global events on fleet management, technology, and data. From February 10 to 12, in Las Vegas, the event will bring together companies, industry leaders, and specialists to discuss operational efficiency, telematics, analytics, […]