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  23. <title>5 Benefits of Fleet and Equipment Tracking Solution for EMS Operations</title>
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  27. <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
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  39. <p>Time is always a challenge, but for <strong>Emergency Medical Service</strong> (EMS) providers, lives might be on the line. When the call comes in, it&#8217;s critical for your operations team to have visibility into your fleet and ensure your ambulances and rapid response units are ready for any emergency. A good telematics system can help you deliver your services and make the most of your critical time:</p>
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  46. <h5>Here are 5 simple ways to improve your efficiency with fleet and equipment tracking solutions:</h5>
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  60. <h5><strong>Responsiveness</strong></h5>
  61. <p>When the call comes in, who will you dispatch? A good solution will tell you where your vehicles are. A great solution will tell you what those vehicles are doing so you can make better informed decisions and ultimately respond faster.</p>
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  75. <h5><strong>Reliability</strong></h5>
  76. <p>Avoid unexpected breakdowns. Keep your vehicles service ready at all times and ensure your critical equipment is well maintained.  Use a comprehensive maintenance module to manage and track your preventative maintenance cycles.</p>
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  91. <p>A robust fleet and equipment tracking system will provide key reports to validate your KPIs. Investigating an incident? Your system should generate route logs, proximity reports, and other data on demand so you can easily and efficiently move through your process.</p>
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  105. <h5><strong>Assets All Together </strong></h5>
  106. <p>Streamline your systems by using one portal to view your vehicles and the critical equipment you need, like stretchers, stair chairs, defibrillators and more.</p>
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  120. <h5><strong>Retrieval </strong></h5>
  121. <p>Don’t make asset retrieval a scavenger hunt. Track down your missing equipment easily by starting where it was last dropped off. Know immediately if it&#8217;s at another dispatch center and quickly coordinate to get ready for the next call.</p>
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  128. <p><strong>Nero Global Tracking</strong> provides robust fleet and equipment tracking solutions to EMS organizations. With a centralized data platform, make more accurate decisions by knowing all the whereabouts of your fleet and equipment. We understand how vital these systems are to your services and will be there with you every step of the way. No dial-by-directory but real people to answer your calls, onboard and train your team, and support you as you support your communities.</p>
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  135. <h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">Let us focus on tracking your assets, so you can focus on saving lives.</span></h4>
  136. <p style="text-align: center;">Call our toll-free number <strong>866.<span aria-label="Call phone number (778) 355-9545">514.7653</span></strong> for a demo today, or fill out our form. We&#8217;ll contact you soon!</p>
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  276. <title>How to motivate and retain your employees</title>
  277. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2021/09/27/how-to-motivate-and-retain-your-employees/</link>
  279. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Rodriguez]]></dc:creator>
  280. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
  281. <category><![CDATA[Business Best Practices]]></category>
  282. <category><![CDATA[Equipment Tracking]]></category>
  283. <category><![CDATA[Fleet Management]]></category>
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  286. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2021/09/27/how-to-motivate-and-retain-your-employees/">How to motivate and retain your employees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  298. <p>There was a time when long-term employability wasn&#8217;t a current topic to discuss. However, the dilemma of keeping a motivated team of employees has only become more challenging in current times and employment market trends show the high levels of technician turnover in the restoration industry is no exception.</p>
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  305. <h5><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>Why is employee retention critical for your business? </strong></span></h5>
  306. <p>While some employee turnover can be expected, it’s important to keep your existing staff motivated and committed to the company. Regular departures can be disruptive to remaining staff. As well, hiring, onboarding, and training new staff takes time and resources, and can be a challenge when there is a skilled labor shortage.</p>
  307. <p>Invest in your staff for a long-term win.</p>
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  314. <h5><span style="color: #900c41;">5 Tips to Keep Your Employees Motivated</span></h5>
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  321. <p>Every company is different and will have to figure out what works for them.</p>
  322. <p>Here are some simple activities that can create an inspiring work environment, improve performance at job sites, and foster long term employability.</p>
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  327. <li><strong>Thumps up</strong> &#8211; Recognize team and individual contributions.</li>
  328. <li><strong>Talk is good</strong> &#8211; Increase communication and seek valuable input from your team.</li>
  329. <li><strong>Waste is bad</strong> &#8211; Assign efficient routes to your field techs to reduce windshield time.</li>
  330. <li><strong>All for one &#8211;  </strong>Involve the team in company goals and celebrate successes together.</li>
  331. <li><strong>The softer side</strong> &#8211; Show your appreciation for your employees&#8217; work and care for their safety.</li>
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  336. <h5><span style="color: #900c41;">How can <a href="https://neroglobal.com/gps-fleet-management/">fleet management</a> and <a href="https://neroglobal.com/gps-asset-tracking-system/">asset trackin</a></span>g <span style="color: #900c41;">solutions help?</span></h5>
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  350. <p>With Nero Global’s tracking solution, you’ll track all your assets as they go to every job site and optimize the accountability of your technicians. You’ll also track, follow, and optimize the commutes of your fleet. Our tools will contribute to your organizational controls and help you run your business more smoothly with our paperless solution. Instead of manually counting equipment or fussing with paper records, streamline your process with an automatic system. Free yourself from these administrative tasks and focus instead on tools to help your team.</p>
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  358. <li>Start a record of your drivers&#8217; behavior and award some recognition to the one with the best performance at regular intervals. By gamifying and recognizing good results in a friendly and positive way, your employees will feel motivated to improve their driving behavior. Tailgating, excessive speeding, rough cornering and harsh braking behaviors will decrease with time, avoiding fines and service interruptions.</li>
  359. <li>Create a coaching program with different types of communications or training for those employees whose driving behavior can be improved. Use Driver Behavior reports to identify the specific habits to target, such as harsh braking, harsh cornering, or harsh acceleration.</li>
  360. <li>Increase the task assignments for your employees with better planning. When you provide accurate instructions for each new job assignment or equipment retrieval, your employees will have an optimized timetable and will be able to improve their level of response to customer requests. This helps your employees be more efficient and conveys your respect for their time and talents.</li>
  361. <li>Use technology to automate low value tasks. Instead of making your field technicians walk around manually scanning dehumidifiers and air movers, use something like Nero Global’s equipment tracking solution. It will automatically know when equipment is loaded and unloaded from your vehicle.</li>
  362. <li>Set up team goals for different periods of time and let your employees to know how their actions and daily activities contribute when these goals are reached.</li>
  363. <li>Finally, always thank your employees for their work and contribution to the business. It will help them feel motivated, appreciated, and connected to the core of business.</li>
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  371. <p><span style="color: #000000;">Engaging employees, recognizing good driving behavior, and simplifying daily tasks with online systems can improve employee morale which may reduce staff turnover.</span></p>
  372. <p><span style="color: #000000;">At the end of the day, these small changes can be a win-win for you and your employees.</span></p>
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  435. <title>Tips and Tricks: Map your vehicles&#8217; Journey with Nero&#8217;s Route Logs</title>
  436. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2021/08/25/nero_blog_route_logs/</link>
  438. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Rodriguez]]></dc:creator>
  439. <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
  440. <category><![CDATA[Business Best Practices]]></category>
  441. <category><![CDATA[Fleet Management]]></category>
  442. <category><![CDATA[GPS Fleet Tracking]]></category>
  443. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://neroglobal.com/?p=6801</guid>
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  445. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2021/08/25/nero_blog_route_logs/">Tips and Tricks: Map your vehicles&#8217; Journey with Nero&#8217;s Route Logs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  450. <h3><span style="color: #900c41;">Route Log, the tool every fleet manager should have</span></h3>
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  457. <p>There are many scenarios in the daily fleet manager’s duties where it will be useful to know where their vehicles went. The Route Log can show the journey of a vehicle for a period of time, including where it went, how fast it was going, and other details.</p>
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  464. <h5 style="text-align: center;">You can access to a Route Log in multiple ways:</h5>
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  478. <h6 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">On the Reports Tab.</span></h6>
  479.  
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  492. <h6 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">On the Map View, a link at the bottom of the item pop up window.*</span></h6>
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  506. <h6 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">On the Vehicles Tab, in the Actions column.</span></h6>
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  513. <p>The report will show the visual map of the route on top, and the detailed data table on the bottom. You have the option to show lat/long coordinates, as well as show the number of GPS satellites associated to each locate event.</p>
  514. <p>*The preview of the report on the Map View includes pins with color code for events and driver behavior.</p>
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  529. <h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">Does it look like the vehicle jumped a road?</span></h4>
  530. <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">There are a couple of facts about GPS signal to keep in mind:</span></p>
  531. <ul>
  532. <li>Often when a vehicle is underground, it won&#8217;t have GPS access.</li>
  533. <li>After leaving an underground location and returning to the streets the signal may take a few minutes to be reestablished.</li>
  534. <li>In dense urban complex, GPS signals may be obstructed by the dense structure of big buildings.</li>
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  578. <title>Infographic How to Improve Operational Efficiencies for Your Restoration Businesses</title>
  579. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2021/02/25/infographic-how-to-improve-operational-efficiencies-for-your-restoration-businesses/</link>
  581. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Rodriguez]]></dc:creator>
  582. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
  583. <category><![CDATA[Business Best Practices]]></category>
  584. <category><![CDATA[Equipment Tracking]]></category>
  585. <category><![CDATA[Fleet Management]]></category>
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  588. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2021/02/25/infographic-how-to-improve-operational-efficiencies-for-your-restoration-businesses/">Infographic How to Improve Operational Efficiencies for Your Restoration Businesses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  593. <h3><span style="color: #900c41;">From Good to Better: </span><span style="color: #900c41;">How to Improve Operational Efficiencies</span></h3>
  594. <p>Your equipment is crucial to your restoration business, and having that equipment on hand when needed is critical. You’ve managed pretty well so far…</p>
  595. <ul>
  596. <li>….manually scanning barcodes</li>
  597. <li>…requiring techs to write down on paper forms</li>
  598. <li>…call around your team cells until you find a spare unit</li>
  599. </ul>
  600. <p>Have you ever wondered if there’s an easier way to do it?</p>
  601. <p>Below are 5 simple tips on how to use an automatic <a href="https://neroglobal.com/gps-asset-tracking-system/">Asset Tracking Solution </a>like Nero Global Tracking to help with your daily activities, streamline your operations, and simplify your process. This can help you grow your business, improve customer satisfaction, and keep employees safe.</p>
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  663. <title>Employee Spotlight: Shafiq Ahmad</title>
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  666. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Rodriguez]]></dc:creator>
  667. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
  668. <category><![CDATA[Corporate Culture]]></category>
  669. <category><![CDATA[Nero Team]]></category>
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  678. <p>Next up in the behind-the-scenes look at our talented telematics team, get to know <strong>Shafiq Ahmad</strong>, a passionate engineer whose positive approach continues to drive innovation during these challenging times.</p>
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  692. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>What is your role at our company?</strong></span></p>
  693. <p>I’m a Senior Engineer at the Telematics Division. My role is to design and build systems to connect movable assets and equipment to the internet. This is done using various types of sensors and embedded systems. Internally this product is known as <strong>Nero Equipment Tracking</strong> or <strong>NET. </strong></p>
  694. <p>NET can monitor, collect, analyze and deliver valuable reports, which can help users to make better decisions and improve their operation efficiency.</p>
  695. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>How has your career grown since starting at the company?</strong></span></p>
  696. <p>I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to be part of various teams such as CE, QA and Development. This experience has given me a diverse perspective and it helps me to come up with great innovations.</p>
  697. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;"><b style="color: #900c41;">What ignites your passion at work?</b></span></strong></p>
  698. <p>The feeling of accomplishment and adding value in a tangible way. I get pleasure knowing that the products I work on have a real and measurable impact on customers’ bottom line. I see every day as a chance and opportunity to improve and to progress, personally and professionally.</p>
  699. <p>There are always new products and projects, this makes the work interesting and challenging. We have a strong and very capable development team. I can always count on team members for help, support and advice.</p>
  700. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>How have you balanced work and family over the last year? What was the most challenging thing?</strong></span></p>
  701. <p>Some part of my work involves building hardware prototypes. It is challenging to build hardware at home because of limited access to right space and tools. Another challenge is getting stakeholder feedback on physical devices. It&#8217;s very difficult to replace the feel and touch of a physical objects with videos and spec sheets.</p>
  702. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What advice would you give to keep the vibe at work in our “new normal”?</span></strong></p>
  703. <p>Whenever there are challenges, there are always opportunities. We just have to change our perspective. Embrace change and move forward towards our goals.</p>
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  711. <h4>Tell us about your self</h4>
  712. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>What do you do in your free time? Any hobbies?</strong></span></p>
  713. <p>I love to learn new things both technical and non technical in my free time. As an example, I am learning about Autonomous and Electric vehicles, Mobility as a Service (MaaS) systems and their impact on society.</p>
  714. <p>I also love reading books; The last book I read was<strong><em> &#8220;The Black Swan</em></strong>&#8220;. It is part of &#8220;Incerto book series&#8221; , which is about investigation of luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand.</p>
  715. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>Would you like to share a memorable vacation or travel destination?</strong></span></p>
  716. <p>Before Covid-19, I travelled to Bogota, Colombia. It is a beautiful place, friendly people, great food and very rich history. I want to go again and explore other cities in Colombia.</p>
  717. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>Any lessons that the “new normal” brought to your life?</strong></span></p>
  718. <p>2020 made me realized how people and societies are interconnected and interdependent and we are all in this together. The importance of appreciating and being grateful for what we have. The importance of being empathetic towards each other.</p>
  719. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>Do you have a motto or personal mantra? </strong></span></p>
  720. <p>“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” <strong>Albert Einstein</strong></p>
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  728. <h5 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #900c41;"><em>&#8220;Whenever there are challenges, there are always opportunities. </em></span></h5>
  729. <h5 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #900c41;"><em>We just have to change our perspective. Embrace change and move forward towards our goals.&#8221;</em></span></h5>
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  731. <div id="attachment_7329" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7329" class="wp-image-7329 size-full" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shafiq_Bogota600.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="790" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shafiq_Bogota600.jpg 600w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shafiq_Bogota600-228x300.jpg 228w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><p id="caption-attachment-7329" class="wp-caption-text">Shafiq Ahmad at Bolivar Square, Bogota D.C., Colombia</p></div>
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  771. </div><p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2021/02/24/employee-spotlight-shafiq-ahmad/">Employee Spotlight: Shafiq Ahmad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  778. <title>Employee Spotlight: Kent Huo</title>
  779. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2020/10/21/employee-spotlight-kent-huo-2/</link>
  781. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Rodriguez]]></dc:creator>
  782. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
  783. <category><![CDATA[Corporate Culture]]></category>
  784. <category><![CDATA[Nero Team]]></category>
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  786.  
  787. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2020/10/21/employee-spotlight-kent-huo-2/">Employee Spotlight: Kent Huo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  793. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  794. <p>Every day Nero Global Tracking strives to deliver the best <span style="color: #900c41;">GPS</span> and <span style="color: #900c41;">Asset Tracking Solutions</span>. Our developers play a key role in innovating, designing, and delivering our robust solutions. Get to know <strong>Kent Huo, Senior Software Developer</strong>, and see how one person’s passion can drive our <span style="color: #900c41;">Nero Global Team</span></p>
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  808. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>What is your role at our company?</strong></span></p>
  809. <p>My role in the company is a Senior Software Developer focused on web application development. I am a so called “full-stacked developer”, who is responsible for both front-end and back-end work.</p>
  810. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>How has your career grown since starting at the company? </strong></span></p>
  811. <p>I’ve been with the Nero family for 14 years. Over that time, I’ve pursued different activities that have contributed to my professional development:</p>
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  813. <li>Job shadow other colleagues to learn about different domain knowledge and skills.</li>
  814. <li>Attend conference and training sessions to increase my cutting-edge knowledge and acquire new experiences to face new challenges on my daily job.</li>
  815. <li>Set personal goals based on the future of the company and create a plan to achieve it.</li>
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  817. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What motivates you to wake up and go to work?</span></strong></p>
  818. <p>Learning new technology and applying it to my daily job to improve self-esteem. This makes me feel energetic to start every fresh day.</p>
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  825. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What you love the most about working at Nero?</span></strong></p>
  826. <p>The people. We are like a big family. We help each other and grow up together.</p>
  827. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>If there was a book about Nero&#8217;s Dev and QA team, what would it be called? Why?</strong></span></p>
  828. <p>I’d use the title from Denis Waitley and Reni L. Witt book, “The Joy of Working”.</p>
  829. <p>Nobody wants to be slaves of work, but Nero&#8217;s Dev and QA team make me feel the joy of working everyday. We share success and failure together. We face and conquer challenges together.</p>
  830. <p>I love this quote from the book:</p>
  831. <p>“Pessimists see a problem behind every opportunity. Optimists see an opportunity behind every problem.”</p>
  832. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What do you do in your free time? Any hobbies? </span></strong></p>
  833. <p>I like go hiking whenever I have my own free time. I enjoy walking along admiring the great scenery created by mother nature. I also like reading books, listening to music, watching movies, and watching sports.</p>
  834. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What advice would you give to colleagues and customers to keep the good vibe everyday at work?</span></strong></p>
  835. <p>Enjoy challenges you face every day, and embrace the people you interact with every day.</p>
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  842. <h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">Contact Us</span></h4>
  843. <p style="text-align: center;">We are glad to help!</p>
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  869. <h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #636363;">Or call us at</span></h4>
  870. <h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #900c41;">866.514.7653 </span><span style="color: #636363;">or</span><span style="color: #900c41;"> 778.355.9545</span></h4>
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  875. </div><p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2020/10/21/employee-spotlight-kent-huo-2/">Employee Spotlight: Kent Huo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  882. <title>Employee Spotlight: Samantha Fung</title>
  883. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2020/07/21/employee-spotlight-samantha-fung/</link>
  885. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Rodriguez]]></dc:creator>
  886. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
  887. <category><![CDATA[Corporate Culture]]></category>
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  891. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2020/07/21/employee-spotlight-samantha-fung/">Employee Spotlight: Samantha Fung</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  898. <p>We would like to celebrate the hard work and dedication our Fulfillment Coordinator, Samantha Fung. During the last 4 months, she has been the glue in our operations and an essential piece in our customer service.</p>
  899. <h3><span style="color: #808080;">Meet Sam!</span></h3>
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  914. My role is mainly to coordinate and process customer orders. I communicate with customers and service providers daily for appointment scheduling, and I also arrange all shipping.</p>
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  916. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What motivates you to wake up and go to work?</span></strong><br />
  917. I’ve worked in a logistics role for over 20 years, and I still enjoy doing my job. I think this motivates me to wake up and go to work every day, because I simply love what I’m doing</p>
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  924. <p><span style="color: #900c41;"><strong>How have you balanced your career at Nero Global and family in this time?</strong></span><br />
  925. I like to set priorities, plan and do things in advance if possible. This will give me better plan on the time between my work and my family. At home, meal time is when we sit down together as a family for dinner and take turns sharing the day&#8217;s events.</p>
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  927. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What do you find the most challenging thing during this time?</span></strong><br />
  928. The most challenging thing during the COVID-19 time would be to ensure our installer stays safe when he works onsite in different environments. Also, since I need to meet with different people for the shipment pickups and deliveries, as well as to receive packages from all other places, I have to keep washing my hands constantly and practice social distancing to ensure everyone stays safe.</p>
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  930. <p><strong><span style="color: #900c41;">What you love the most about working Nero?</span></strong><br />
  931. I appreciate the work environment here. Managers try to make personal connections with the employees, and I was given constructive criticism without making me feel I have failed or are being negatively judged. This helped me learn from the mistake and to avoid repeating it in the future. And also my co-workers are supportive and friendly. I think this is what I love the most in Nero.</p>
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  934. The motivational advice I would like to share is:</p>
  935. <p><em><strong>The Best Project You’ll Ever Work on Is You.</strong></em></p>
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  982. <title>How to Address Cannabis Impairment in Your Fleet</title>
  983. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2019/01/28/cannabis-impairment-in-your-fleet/</link>
  985. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Edworthy]]></dc:creator>
  986. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
  987. <category><![CDATA[Business Best Practices]]></category>
  988. <category><![CDATA[Fleet Management]]></category>
  989. <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
  990. <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
  991. <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Impairment]]></category>
  992. <category><![CDATA[cannabis legalization]]></category>
  993. <category><![CDATA[driver safety]]></category>
  994. <category><![CDATA[fleet management]]></category>
  995. <category><![CDATA[impaired driving]]></category>
  996. <category><![CDATA[recreational cannabis]]></category>
  997. <category><![CDATA[recreational marijuana]]></category>
  998. <category><![CDATA[THC]]></category>
  999. <category><![CDATA[Vancouver]]></category>
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  1002. <description><![CDATA[<p>A growing number of states — and the entire country of Canada — have legalized recreational marijuana use. The operational specifics and tax ramifications for these changes are still being debated and discussed, but there’s something more pressing for you to consider. How will cannabis impairment affect your fleet, your workplace, and your staff? Impaired&#8230;</p>
  1003. <p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2019/01/28/cannabis-impairment-in-your-fleet/">How to Address Cannabis Impairment in Your Fleet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  1005. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A growing number of states — and the entire country of Canada — have legalized recreational marijuana use. The operational specifics and tax ramifications for these changes are still being debated and discussed, but there’s something more pressing for you to consider.</p>
  1006. <p><em>How will cannabis impairment affect your fleet, your workplace, and your staff?</em></p>
  1007. <p>Impaired driving and workplace safety have always been high priorities for fleet managers. But implementing a zero-tolerance policy can present legal problems now. You may need to take a more nuanced approach when dealing with employees who legally consume recreational cannabis. Because the effects of cannabis are difficult to establish a timeline for, fleet managers can face serious challenges when trying to address cannabis impairment.</p>
  1008. <h2>Challenges of Detection and Testing Cannabis Impairment</h2>
  1009. <p>Testing whether or not an employee has been drinking has been a relatively straightforward process for a long time now. In contrast, detecting (<a href="https://www.go2hr.ca/legal/can-employers-test-for-drug-alcohol-use-in-the-workplace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and testing for</a>) cannabis impairment <a href="https://business.financialpost.com/executive/cannabis-in-the-workplace-no-accurate-official-measure-of-impairment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poses a number of difficulties</a>. To start with, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol — the compound primarily responsible for cannabis impairment) remains in the body long after initial consumption.</p>
  1010. <p><em>What does that mean?</em></p>
  1011. <p>It means the detection of THC in a person’s body doesn’t necessarily prove they’re impaired. It’s like if alcohol stayed in your system for a month after you had a glass of wine. This discrepancy between cannabis impairment and merely determining an employee has consumed the drug can put fleet managers in a tough spot.</p>
  1012. <p>But let’s take the wine analogy one step further. Imagine if how long you were impaired after that glass of wine was <em>purely a matter of opinion</em>.</p>
  1013. <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5896" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/measuring-cannabis-impairment.png" alt="Measuring Cannabis Impairment" width="100%" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/measuring-cannabis-impairment.png 850w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/measuring-cannabis-impairment-300x150.png 300w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/measuring-cannabis-impairment-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
  1014. <h2>Measuring Cannabis Impairment</h2>
  1015. <p>Without being able to use the presence of THC as an indicator of cannabis impairment, many organizations are imposing time limits between the consumption of the drug and performing work-related tasks.</p>
  1016. <p>The general consensus (and there’s some variation here) is that a person can be significantly impaired for up to 24 hours after cannabis consumption, and may experience lingering effects beyond that period. That’s already pretty broad. When you start digging deeper, the varying perspectives based on quantity and method of consumption can take you down a rabbit hole from which you may never emerge. The inconvenient fact of the matter is that there is <strong>no definitive accepted timeframe</strong> for cannabis impairment.</p>
  1017. <p>The confusion becomes apparent when examining cannabis policies across Canadian law enforcement agencies:</p>
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  1019. <li>The city of Calgary has banned police offers from ever consuming cannabis</li>
  1020. <li>Vancouver PD simply requires officers to be “fit for duty” without explicit rules on cannabis consumption</li>
  1021. <li>RCMP officers cannot consume cannabis for 28 days prior to a shift</li>
  1022. <li>The Canadian Armed Forces say members must not consume cannabis 8 hours before performing any duty, 24 hours before handling a loaded weapon or driving a vehicle, or 28 days before joining an aircraft or submarine crew</li>
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  1024. <p>What’s a fleet manager supposed to make of all this ambiguous — and often conflicting — information about cannabis impairment? After all, you’re just trying to protect your employees and fleet.</p>
  1025. <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5897" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/impact-of-cannabis-impairment.png" alt="" width="100%" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/impact-of-cannabis-impairment.png 850w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/impact-of-cannabis-impairment-300x150.png 300w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/impact-of-cannabis-impairment-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
  1026. <h2>Seize the Opportunity</h2>
  1027. <p>We’ve established that the perception of how long an individual is impaired after cannabis is murky at best. Because of this, fleet managers should probably avoid creating a policy like those listed above. Instead, try to view this challenge as an opportunity.</p>
  1028. <p>Smart managers will use new cannabis laws to <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/cannabis/article-with-cannabis-coming-to-the-workplace-what-constitutes-impairment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reinforce how dangerous it is</a> to be impaired (by any substance) at the workplace. Highlight how workplace impairment jeopardizes the safety of everyone — and is entirely unacceptable. If your organization doesn’t already have an official workplace impairment policy in place, now is the perfect time to create one. (It’s also a good way to ensure you’re compliant with <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/health-safety/cannabis-workplace/questions-answers.html#h2.2-h3.1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">labour laws</a>.)</p>
  1029. <p>The most commonly suggested guidelines for developing a workplace impairment policy recommend focusing on behaviour, fitness to perform duties, and ensuring the safety of the employee and their co-workers. You can also take this chance to highlight community or company resources available for staff members experiencing substance abuse or other mental health problems. Legal specifics vary between jurisdictions, but generally, employers are within their rights to scrutinize <a href="https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/substance-use-impairment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">behaviour changes</a> that indicate possible alcohol or cannabis impairment. These include:</p>
  1030. <ul>
  1031. <li>Sudden shifts in mood</li>
  1032. <li>Slurred speech</li>
  1033. <li>The odour of alcohol or marijuana</li>
  1034. <li>Difficulty walking</li>
  1035. <li>Tremors or shaking</li>
  1036. </ul>
  1037. <p><em>(It’s important to note that most of these visible symptoms can also be related to other physical or mental health issues. Don’t jump to conclusions.)</em></p>
  1038. <p>There is no way to predict how employees will respond to being confronted about cannabis impairment. Make it clear your organization is monitoring for potential impairment out of concern for staff well-being and workplace safety.</p>
  1039. <h2>Get Ahead of the Issue</h2>
  1040. <p>Only time will tell what impact recreational cannabis legalization will have on our society and workplaces. But you can get ahead of the issue by <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-managing/five-tips-for-employers-creating-a-marijuana-policy-at-work/article34771040/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">setting expectations for staff behaviour and removing the stigma</a> that surrounds cannabis use. As a growing number of legal authorities sanction cannabis use, we need to address the potential for cannabis impairment in the same ways we’d deal with concerns about alcohol, prescription drugs, or mental health issues.</p>
  1041. <p>If you’re a fleet manager concerned about the safety or behaviour of your drivers, Nero Global is here to help. <a href="https://neroglobal.com/contact/">Contact us</a> today to discuss what we can do for you.</p>
  1042. <p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2019/01/28/cannabis-impairment-in-your-fleet/">How to Address Cannabis Impairment in Your Fleet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  1049. <title>How to Maintain Excellent Fleet Driver Retention</title>
  1050. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2018/12/03/how-to-maintain-excellent-fleet-driver-retention/</link>
  1052. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Edworthy]]></dc:creator>
  1053. <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
  1054. <category><![CDATA[Business Best Practices]]></category>
  1055. <category><![CDATA[Fleet Management]]></category>
  1056. <category><![CDATA[career path]]></category>
  1057. <category><![CDATA[Employee benefits]]></category>
  1058. <category><![CDATA[fleet driver recruitment]]></category>
  1059. <category><![CDATA[fleet driver retention]]></category>
  1060. <category><![CDATA[fleet drivers]]></category>
  1061. <category><![CDATA[fleet management]]></category>
  1062. <category><![CDATA[recruitment]]></category>
  1063. <category><![CDATA[retention plan]]></category>
  1064. <category><![CDATA[work life balance]]></category>
  1065. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://neroglobal.com/?p=5216</guid>
  1066.  
  1067. <description><![CDATA[<p>If you ask any fleet manager, especially those in the long-haul industry, what the most challenging part of their job is, besides overall fleet management, odds are they’ll tell you it’s fleet driver recruitment and retention. For whatever reason, finding and keeping drivers has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Various industry insiders can offer&#8230;</p>
  1068. <p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2018/12/03/how-to-maintain-excellent-fleet-driver-retention/">How to Maintain Excellent Fleet Driver Retention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
  1069. ]]></description>
  1070. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you ask any fleet manager, especially those in the long-haul industry, what the most challenging part of their job is, <a href="https://neroglobal.com/gps-fleet-management/">besides overall fleet management</a>, odds are they’ll tell you it’s fleet driver recruitment and retention.</p>
  1071. <p>For whatever reason, finding and keeping drivers has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Various industry insiders can offer reasons as to why fewer and fewer people are interested in taking up the profession, such as lifestyle and pay, but the fact remains the same; finding drivers is only getting harder.</p>
  1072. <h2>How to handle fleet driver recruitment and retention</h2>
  1073. <p>Though the pool of interested candidates may be shrinking, there are some things you can do to attract drivers and keep them with fleet driver retention strategies. Let’s take a look at some fleet driver recruitment plans that have proven to be successful in a variety of industries.</p>
  1074. <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5220" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-utilize-world-wide-web.png" alt="Utilize the World Wide Web" width="850" height="425" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-utilize-world-wide-web.png 850w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-utilize-world-wide-web-300x150.png 300w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-utilize-world-wide-web-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
  1075. <h3>1. Utilize the World Wide Web</h3>
  1076. <p>Ask yourself where you would go to research just about anything these days? It’s your computer. The internet is a fantastic tool for finding information and connecting with relevant people and organizations. Make sure you put all your job postings on at least some of the significant classified websites. Creating your site has become very accessible these days with cookie cutter platforms that require no expertise. Even having a minor presence on the web will undoubtedly help drivers looking for work connect with you. <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2017/12/14/vehicle-technology-shape-fleet-future/">Technology and fleet management go hand-in-hand</a> these days so this is where we start.</p>
  1077. <h3>2. Pay well and include benefits</h3>
  1078. <p>This isn’t exactly a revolutionary idea but warrants consideration because it differentiates between a mere job and a career. If the goal is a good fleet driver retention plan, then it’s necessary to offer employees more than what someone might be willing to work for the day you hire them. <a href="https://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/7-reasons-you-should-pay-your-employees-above-average-salaries.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Offering new employees more than the industry minimum</a> will create a sense of gratitude and ensure they don’t get poached by your competitors.</p>
  1079. <p>Some fleet managers may not be convinced paying more than the minimum is a sound business decision. Factoring in the cost of recruiting, and the missed revenue from not being able to make deals because you don’t have enough drivers, paying a few extra dollars an hour to keep drivers around might start to make more sense from a fiscal perspective. Never mind the fact that your employees will probably <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2018/05/22/driver-behavior/">have better attitudes overall</a> because they feel like they’re being treated well.</p>
  1080. <h3>3. Define a career path</h3>
  1081. <p>Once you’ve got a new hire onboard, it’s important to let them know that there’s room to grow and they’ll get more opportunities to advance themselves as time goes on. Employees are much more susceptible to moving on to another company if they don’t feel like they have a future with their current employer. Solicit driver feedback and do your best to get an idea of where your drivers would like to be 1, 2, 5 years from now.</p>
  1082. <p>You can then map out a path to ensure your drivers feel good about where they’re going with their career as your employee. If drivers are content where they are, or if they’d like to work towards another job, it’s important to know this kind of information so you can anticipate changes to your staffing.</p>
  1083. <h3>4. Set realistic expectations</h3>
  1084. <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2016/01/06/five-lies-recruiters-tell-job-seekers/#6eb729ab46e6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It can be tempting to tell prospect drivers what they want to hear</a> during the interviewing process when you’re in the midst of necessary fleet driver recruitment. It would help if you were careful not to suggest that the position will be anything more or less than what it really is. Recruiting, hiring and onboarding employees is a time-consuming process. You don’t want to pour resources into a new hire only to see them leave right away because the position was not adequately explained to them.</p>
  1085. <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5222" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-driver-health-home-life.png" alt="Consider your driver’s health and home life" width="850" height="425" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-driver-health-home-life.png 850w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-driver-health-home-life-300x150.png 300w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fleet-driver-retention-driver-health-home-life-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
  1086. <h3>5. Consider your driver’s health and home life</h3>
  1087. <p>A leading cause of driver burnout, and attrition is <a href="https://www.psychreg.org/work-life-balance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the inability to balance work, health, and home life</a>. Sitting in a driver’s seat all day away from home and family while not getting much exercise can be tough on an individual’s psychological well-being. Take some time to learn about your driver’s home life and discuss how long they feel they can be away at a time without causing undue stress to their life outside of work.</p>
  1088. <p>Consider offering your drivers&#8217; gym memberships or organizing your own physical activities, like a company basketball tournament in the parking lot. Exercising is important for everyone’s happiness, especially for those with sedentary jobs. The happier your employees are, the more likely they will be to stick around.</p>
  1089. <h3>6. Don’t burn bridges</h3>
  1090. <p>Sometimes drivers are going to quit no matter how well you treat them. It’s just the way it goes sometimes. Don’t take it personally and make sure you let them know how much you have appreciated their contribution to your company. <a href="https://www.nexxt.com/articles/why-you-shouldn-t-burn-bridges-15590-article.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Circumstances may change in the future</a>, and they could come back ready to go with minimal orientation needed because of their experience with your fleet.</p>
  1091. <h2>Consider your fleet driver recruitment and retention plan today</h2>
  1092. <p>There’s no silver bullet for recruiting and retaining good drivers. Casting a wide net for recruitment, and using a multi-pronged approach that considers your employees’ needs beyond their direct job responsibilities for retention is a good place to start.</p>
  1093. <p>There are aspects of employee turnover that will be beyond your control. Focus on what you can control, like creating an open and friendly atmosphere where drivers feel comfortable coming to you with their concerns. When fleet managers and drivers all feel like they’re on the same page regarding work/life balance now and into the future, a cohesive and sustainable workforce will emerge.</p>
  1094. <p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2018/12/03/how-to-maintain-excellent-fleet-driver-retention/">How to Maintain Excellent Fleet Driver Retention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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  1101. <title>Six Safe Fleet Driving Tips to Refresh Your Driving Knowledge</title>
  1102. <link>https://neroglobal.com/2018/11/20/six-safe-fleet-driving-tips/</link>
  1104. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Edworthy]]></dc:creator>
  1105. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
  1106. <category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
  1107. <category><![CDATA[driver safety]]></category>
  1108. <category><![CDATA[fleet driving tips]]></category>
  1109. <category><![CDATA[fleet management]]></category>
  1110. <category><![CDATA[good driving habits]]></category>
  1111. <category><![CDATA[responsible driving]]></category>
  1112. <category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
  1113. <category><![CDATA[Two-Second Rule]]></category>
  1114. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://neroglobal.com/?p=5154</guid>
  1115.  
  1116. <description><![CDATA[<p>Take note of the following six safe fleet driving tips to remind you why these rules of thumb are essential for keeping you and the people you share the road with safe.</p>
  1117. <p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2018/11/20/six-safe-fleet-driving-tips/">Six Safe Fleet Driving Tips to Refresh Your Driving Knowledge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
  1118. ]]></description>
  1119. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us end up getting pretty comfortable behind the wheel after years and years of driving but could use some safe driving tips every now and then. We develop a false sense of security and ignore, or forget some of the cardinal driving rules we learned when we first got our licenses. Take note of the following safe fleet driving tips to remind yourself why these rules of thumb are essential for keeping you and the people you share the road with safe. It also doesn’t hurt to remind yourself of habits <a href="https://www.drive-safely.net/safe-driving-saves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">that will save you money</a>.</p>
  1120. <h2>Six Safe Fleet Driving Tips</h2>
  1121. <h3>1. The Two-Second Rule</h3>
  1122. <p>If you’ve never been rear-ended or rear-ended someone else, you probably underestimate just <a href="https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/learning-to-drive/stopping-distances/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how long it takes to stop</a> in an emergency situation. Years of collision-free driving can make you naive to the dangers of tailgating and not leaving enough space between you and the car in front of you. Making sure at least 2 seconds pass from the time the car in front of you passes an object before you do is a common way of measuring a safe distance between vehicles on the road.</p>
  1123. <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-second_rule" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two seconds is the minimum</a> for city driving. Distances between cars should be greater on highways or in wet or icy conditions. If the driver behind you is tailgating you, pull over to the side of the road and let them pass. You never know when a vehicle in front of you may stop suddenly; keeping an ample amount of room between cars is a simple way of preventing an accident.</p>
  1124. <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5158" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-coast-to-stop.png" alt="Safe Fleet Driving Tips: Coast to a Stop" width="100%" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-coast-to-stop.png 850w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-coast-to-stop-300x150.png 300w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-coast-to-stop-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
  1125. <h3>2. Coast to a Stop</h3>
  1126. <p>It’s always surprising to see the amount of accelerating and braking coming from other cars on the road for seemingly no reason. You may find yourself <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/whats-the-right-way-to-stop-at-a-red-in-a-standard/article34931042/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coasting up to a red light</a> while the vehicle in front taps the brakes several times before finally coming to a stop. Looking ahead to anticipate stopping and taking your foot off the accelerator ahead of time so you can coast the rest of the way is an easy way of saving fuel and reducing wear on your tires and brakes. Coasting is also an excellent all-around habit for safety because you’re better prepared to stop when you’re not accelerating.</p>
  1127. <h3>3. Accelerate Slowly</h3>
  1128. <p>It can be tempting to put your foot down when the light turns green to see what your V4 is really made of. It’s fun and can make you feel like you’re getting to your destination quicker. Though, the odds are it probably won’t make much of a difference regarding your total travel time.</p>
  1129. <p>Aggressive acceleration will:</p>
  1130. <ul>
  1131. <li>Guzzle up more fuel</li>
  1132. <li>Put a strain on your engine</li>
  1133. <li>Make it harder to stop in emergency situations</li>
  1134. </ul>
  1135. <p><a href="https://blog.automatic.com/the-hidden-costs-of-aggressive-driving-7828a9742fdc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">There’s no need for sudden acceleration</a>, and not doing so is another simple way of avoiding accidents and saving money.</p>
  1136. <h3>4. Keep Your Wheels Straight Before Turning Left</h3>
  1137. <p>One of the safe fleet driving tips many drivers forget is the importance of <a href="https://imgur.com/gallery/JGAY83W" target="_blank" rel="noopener">keeping your wheels straight</a> when pulling into an intersection to turn left before turning, rather than slowly turning your wheels left in anticipation of the turn. The Reason being, if you get rear-ended while in the middle of the intersection with your wheels angled to the left, your vehicle could veer into oncoming traffic.This is extremely dangerous.</p>
  1138. <p>Sometimes drivers find themselves doing this big no-no because they’re having a hard time seeing the oncoming traffic, so they creep with their wheels angled left to get a better view. An excellent way to avoid finding yourself in this situation is by entering into the intersection already slightly over to the left in the lane, this way you will have a good view of oncoming traffic without having to put yourself in a vulnerable position.</p>
  1139. <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5159" src="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-check-tire-pressure.png" alt="Safe Fleet Driving Tips: Check Your Tire Pressure" width="100%" srcset="https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-check-tire-pressure.png 850w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-check-tire-pressure-300x150.png 300w, https://neroglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/safe-fleet-driving-tips-check-tire-pressure-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
  1140. <h3>5. Check Your Tire Pressure</h3>
  1141. <p>Overall vehicle maintenance, like frequent oil changes, are important. Checking your tire pressure makes the list because it’s so easy to do with no mechanical expertise and can have a significant <a href="https://driversed.com/trending/how-does-tire-pressure-affect-fuel-economy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">impact on your fuel mileage</a> and ability to control your vehicle.</p>
  1142. <p>Next time you’re at a gas station with an air pump and a few minutes to spare, take a moment to measure your tire pressure and pump a little extra air in there if need be. It’s a small amount of effort for a significant impact on your vehicle’s performance and safety.</p>
  1143. <h3>6. Leave Early</h3>
  1144. <p>Sounds simple, and it is. So many bad driving habits are the result of being in a rush to get somewhere. Traffic is inherently unpredictable, the only way to ensure you don’t feel rushed is to leave early.</p>
  1145. <h2>Keep these safe fleet driving tips in mind</h2>
  1146. <p>These safe fleet driving tips create good driving habits that can impact your wallet though reduced wear and tear on your vehicle, better fuel economy, and lower insurance rates from not getting involved in collisions.</p>
  1147. <p>Most importantly, <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/cars/nation/drive-safe-good-driving-habits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">good driving habits could save your life!</a> Car accidents are the cause of so many tragic deaths year after year. It’s essential that we all do our best to avoid becoming complacent while driving. Staying aware of good driving habits will at the very least help you take good care of your vehicle can potentially prevent you from being involved in a dangerous car accident.</p>
  1148. <p>If you manage a fleet and would like to monitor driving metrics such as speeding, idling and harsh braking, fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page. A Nero Global fleet consultant will reach out to you to discuss how a state-of-the-art <a href="https://neroglobal.com/gps-fleet-management/">GPS tracking platform</a> can help you monitor and improve your fleet’s performance.</p>
  1149. <p>The post <a href="https://neroglobal.com/2018/11/20/six-safe-fleet-driving-tips/">Six Safe Fleet Driving Tips to Refresh Your Driving Knowledge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://neroglobal.com">NERO Global Tracking</a>.</p>
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