New Fleet Management Details to Consider

New administration means new fleet management details.

A New Administration in Washington Means a Change for the Fleet Industry

With a new Administration in the White House, cutting-edge trucking regulations are on the horizon. To have an efficient fleet management service can mean the difference between the life and death of your trucking company. Some things to consider:

United States Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, indicates he wants “net-zero” emissions from your fleet by 2040.

Put on hold since 2017, 18-wheeler speed limits are once again back on the discussion table in Washington.

The FMCSA is currently reviewing vision-impaired truck driving exemptions. Having set March 15 as a comment deadline, it will soon reveal whether a change will be made. If the new legislation passes, affected drivers will no longer be restricted to in-state hauls.
Many expect that the new Administration will mandate an increase in the current $750,000 requirement of insurance liability. This move could mean a drastic dent on earnings and cost the industry millions.

These potential changes to trucking regulation are just a few concerns that will need to be addressed within your fleet, and they don’t touch on the ever-changing regulations that vary from state to state! It is more essential than ever before that a trucking company has dependable and professional fleet management to handle every detail personally and expertly. The result will ensure maximum profit within this industry.

The average highway driver has no idea what you have to consider to keep your fleet of trucks driving safely and legally across our nation. What is a simple (albeit sometimes annoying) wait in line to obtain a vehicle license and title can be a virtual nightmare for those in the trucking industry! Plus, if your truck isn’t where it should be when it should be, you’re out of business! We at ABS understand that your fleet needs to keep rolling and assure you that you can leave every single one of the details to us!

With a complete line of fleet management solutions, we oversee all the details from vehicle title and registration, renewals, duplicate titles, out of stock vehicle locating and so much more. We pride ourselves on fast turn-around times, our expertise and our accurate & reliable processes. Request a free quote to get started with us today so you can unburden yourself with the administrative work and focus on running your business!

January 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Reduce Fleet Costs

How to Reduce Your Overall Fleet Costs

The total cost of ownership of your fleet is made up of the purchase price of your assets plus the costs of operations. This is an especially important figure when you’re looking to understand your operational costs and reduce them. Fleet managers should always be seeking ways to reduce their total cost of ownership, both short-term and long-term. A fleet’s total cost of ownership is a fluid figure and will be different for every commercial fleet. Here are three key ways to reduce fleet costs:

Evaluate Leasing Arrangements | Do you own or lease your vehicles? What type of lease arrangement do you have, could it be improved?

Optimize Your Fleet Size | You may have too many vehicles or not enough. Analyzing the scale of your fleet can help you determine the optimal number and vehicles needed.

Outsource Operations | Make sure your operations such as titling, registration and everything needed to keep your fleet compliant is running efficiently and not costing you additionally in fees.

In a few simple steps you can greatly improve your commercial fleet’s cost assessment and reduce your overhead cost thus increasing your total cost of ownership. It just takes being aware of your assets and where your costs are going.

If you’re looking for fleet management solutions, we oversee all the details from vehicle title and registration, renewals, duplicate titles, out of stock vehicle locating and so much more. We pride ourselves on fast turn-around times, our expertise and our accurate & reliable processes. Learn more: https://abstagtitle.com/about-us/services/

September 25, 2020February 5, 2021

Understanding Commercial Fleet Terminology

Understanding the differences between apportioned license plates and other terms.

Why Apportioned Plates Are Important

Does your organization currently utilize commercial trucks as part of its fleet management strategy? Do your trucks have apportioned license plates? If you’re not familiar with the term “apportioned license plates,” “apportioned registration” or “International Registration Plan” (IRP), then we hope this brief overview helps explain what they are and why they’re important for your fleet.

License Plate Differences

Apportioned license plates, apportioned registration, and International Registration Plan (IRP) are closely related. These designations allow commercial vehicles to operate in two or more jurisdictions. Each state receives a “portion” of the vehicle’s registration fees based on the miles traveled in that particular state. Apportioned plates are license plates issued to commercial vehicles and are affixed to the vehicle. Apportioned registration is the official registration within the state that the fleet is based. The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a federal program and vehicle registration agreement between the states within the United States and the provinces within Canada.

Worry Free Travel with Apportioned Plates

Having apportioned plates is important because it allows your fleet to travel interstate without having to worry about registering in each state or receiving fines for not having appropriate registration.

Worry Free Fleet Management

At ABS Tag and Title, we have all the expertise to keep your fleet appropriately registered, titled and licensed without worry. We stay on top of all your fleet management needs so you can get back to business.