Gamification is a concept that has been around for quite a while in the world of business. It can be an excellent motivational tool and can help spur friendly competition among employees, or even help you reach organizational goals. It’s also something many fleets have overlooked as a possibility because it was nearly impossible to measure the results. Here’s what you need to know about gamification and what a powerful tool it can be for motivating your fleet drivers.

What is Gamification?

Essentially gamification for fleets is a system of measurements and rewards used to motivate your drivers to achieve specific goals. In some instances, it is used to pit drivers against drivers in a quest to win the game. In other cases, all drivers can enjoy the same rewards for meeting specific goals. You can even offer some combination of the two for your organization to encourage camaraderie and a little healthy competition among your drivers.

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Construction fleet management costs can make or break a business budget. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you’re getting the most out of your business without spending more than necessary. These are five innovative ways you can cut your construction fleet management costs without sacrificing essential items from your fleet.

1. Improve Fleet Maintenance

Fleet maintenance cuts costs in ways the average fleet manager may never realize. It does this by optimizing the operation of fleet vehicles, reducing maintenance related accidents and breakdowns, and maximizing the life and usefulness of fleet vehicles. It’s a total win for your organization when it comes to managing and cutting costs.

2. Eliminate Unnecessary Overhead

Unnecessary overhead is a financial burden no construction fleet can easily tolerate. Most construction fleets operate under tight budgets. The last thing you need is unnecessary equipment clogging up your bottom line and costing you money you can ill-afford to spend. Identify the pieces of equipment that get regular use and those that are only used occasionally. Do the math to determine whether it is in your best interest to eliminate the overhead and maintenance of rarely used equipment and rent them, as-needed, instead.

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National Parks are beginning to reopen and your thoughts may be turning to getting out in nature for adventure, solace or quality family time. And, if you’ve found and purchased the perfect RV, it’s time to make sure you have all the essentials onboard to protect your RV investment, yourself, and your family while traveling in this big beautiful new machine. Here are seven safety tips you’ll want to keep in mind.

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