Fleet glossary
What is Harsh braking event?
A sudden, hard application of the brakes detected by a vehicle's telematics device. Frequent harsh braking is a leading indicator of risky following distance or distraction.
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Dwell time
How long a vehicle or trailer sits in one place: at a dock, a yard, or a jobsite. High dwell tim...
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
An agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces that simplifies fuel-tax reporting for fle...
Deadhead miles
Miles a truck drives empty, after a delivery, on the way to the next pickup. Deadhead burns fuel...
DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
The pre-trip and post-trip inspection record a commercial driver completes to document a vehicle...