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7 Fleet Management Terms You Need to Know<\/h5>\n

Every industry has its own unique terminology, and the fleet<\/a><\/strong><\/span> industry is no exception. It\u2019s important that fleet<\/a><\/strong><\/span> managers (and drivers!) keep up to date on industry jargon to stay at the top of their field. To help bulk up your vocabulary, we\u2019ve compiled a list of fleet management terms you need to know.<\/p>\n

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1. Geofence<\/h2>\n

\"<\/a>A geofence is an imaginary boundary, or virtual fence, drawn around a landmark or geographical area on a map that you would like to monitor. Geofences can be set to any size.The most effective GPS tracking systems will enable you to receive email or text message notifications whenever your fleet vehicles enter or exit a geofenced area. This helps you ensure your drivers and vehicles are safe and secure by making it even easier to track unauthorized travel, after-hours use, or vehicle theft.<\/p>\n

Learn more about how\u00a0geofencing<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0can help you manage your fleet.<\/p>\n

2. IFTA<\/h2>\n

Short for \u201cInternational Fuel Tax Agreement\u201d, IFTA is an agreement between the lower 48 states and Canada, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and the Canadian territories. The agreement aims to simplify the reporting of fuel use for companies that operate in more than one jurisdiction. There are exemptions to the agreement \u2013 for example, some states have exemptions for farm or government vehicles \u2013 so make sure you do your research and know\u00a0what rules apply<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0to your fleet.<\/p>\n

Linxup offers an IFTA add-on to simplify your fleet\u2019s fuel tax management by automating reporting and allowing you to generate reports in seconds for individual vehicles or your entire fleet. You can also use our add-on to view fuel gallons used, find tax rates for individual states, and calculate the amount of fuel tax that is due.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the\u00a0Linxup IFTA add-on<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

3. Landmark<\/h2>\n

A landmark is a virtual signpost that allows you to mark and quickly identify important locations like your head office, home, or jobsite on a virtual map. These special signposts can help you recognize where your drivers and vehicles are at a glance, making it easier to monitor your fleet<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>and\u00a0deliver better service.<\/p>\n

4. Mobile workforce management (MWM)<\/h2>\n

Mobile workforce management is a category of software and related services that are used to manage employees who work off the company premises, including mobile apps and PC software like\u00a0Linxup\u2019s GPS tracking system<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. MWM encapsulates all efforts to schedule, monitor, and track field teams in\u00a0any industry.<\/p>\n

MWM includes features like our\u00a0Route Monitor add-on<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which allows fleet<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>managers to adjust schedules and routes as needed. For example, if a driver finishes early, or if a driver is caught in traffic, fleet managers can quickly determine the easiest way to resolve the situation and ensure their customers receive prompt service. Whether that means rerouting the driver or sending someone nearby to finish the route or answer the service call, MWM is a key tool for improving your fleet\u2019s productivity.<\/p>\n

5. Moving violation<\/h2>\n

A moving violation occurs whenever a traffic law is broken while a vehicle is in motion, such as speeding, running a light, or drunk driving. In contrast, a non-moving violation \u2013 which occurs when vehicles are not in motion \u2013 includes things like failing to attend to faulty equipment properly or not observing lawful parking procedures.<\/p>\n

Moving violations are broken down into major and minor violations:<\/p>\n