Articles Tagged with ''fleet tracking''

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How HVAC Contractors Can Reduce Fleet Downtime and Keep Technicians Productive

Downtime can cost an HVAC contractor up to $760 per vehicle, per day

May 10, 2026

Fleet downtime can cost HVAC contractors more than missed appointments — it can disrupt schedules, delay service, and cut into peak-season revenue.

5 Strategies to Mitigate Risk in Residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Firms

Bill Butler

April 27, 2025

From improving fleet safety to optimizing insurance structure, here are smart, practical strategies to reduce exposure — and the total cost of risk.

Force Fleet Tracking and Jobber Team Up to Simplify Dispatching

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 3, 2025

Mojio is pleased to announce a new partnership with Jobber, a leading provider of home service software.

Reaping the Benefits of a Properly Managed HVAC Fleet

Monitoring employees via dashcams and GPS tracking isn’t creepy, it’s necessary

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 22, 2024

Having the right fleet management solution can increase employee accountability, efficiency, safety, and grow an HVAC company.

Artificial Intelligence Smooths Exchanges Between HVAC Contractors and Customers

AI will not replace HVAC technicians, rather it will allow techs to better serve customers

Matt Jachman

April 7, 2023

The AI features in communications software, such as voice-to-text and message-flagging, have made for faster, easier customer-contractor communications that are also more personalized and have less room for misunderstanding.

Measuring the Success of Fleet

Capturing data is essential in tracking and monitoring a fleet’s performance

Rachael Plant

April 1, 2023

By tracking and monitoring service, productivity, and fuel metrics, HVACR fleet managers can better measure their fleet improvement efforts and quickly spot process and operational issues that need to be addressed.

Bluon and Sera Intend to Integrate Their Platforms

March 29, 2023

HVAC software companies Bluon Inc. and Sera Systems Inc. intend to join forces, bringing a new level of modern productivity to the HVAC industry from OEM to distributor to contractor to technician and all the way to the consumer.

Four Ways Software Can Help With the Labor Shortage & How to Maximize It

Used correctly, software can increase productivity, manage labor, and boost employee retention

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 20, 2023

Software can increase productivity, better manage labor, encourage retention, and keep things consistent and organized. But it’s up to HVACR contractors to choose the right software and take the proper stops to implement it.

Important Topics in a Vehicle Safety and Fleet Management Program

Clear communication of and strict adherence to the program's guidelines and procedures are essential.

Mike McCullion

March 8, 2023

A vehicle safety training program should be developed and provided. The program should address all the items discussed in this article.

HVAC Contractors Deal with Rising Crime Rates

Some firms no longer risk servicing high-crime areas

Ted Craig

May 31, 2022

Crime is a growing problem in many parts of the country, and it’s affecting HVAC contractors. Thieves are stealing tools out of work trucks, along with the catalytic convertors — and in some cases, they are stealing the trucks. Thieves are also targeting the copper and other metals inside of HVAC units, and sometimes even the units themselves.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll walk you through exactly what to get in place before you add AI to your business. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand today and a practical action plan to set yourself up for real results.