What Should You Charge for a Service Call? (2026)
Most contractors set their service call fee by looking at a competitor and landing a few dollars under. Here is how to build the number from your own cost, for HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliance repair.
Fleet Safety Program for Small Service Fleets (with a Free Template)
You already have a fleet safety program. It is in your head, it is inconsistent between supervisors, and it does not exist on the day you need to prove it did. The OSHA ten-element framework scaled for 5-50 trucks, plus a free template.
Service Agreements That Actually Sell: A Maintenance Plan Template for Service Businesses (2026)
Most owners know they should sell maintenance plans. What stops them is having nothing to hand the customer. Here is what a service agreement needs to contain, how to price one, and a free template you can put your name on today.
Can You Write Off a Work Truck? Section 179 for Service Fleets (2026)
The $32,000 SUV cap that dominates every Section 179 article probably does not apply to your work truck. What service fleets can actually deduct in 2026, and the year-end deadline that is not the purchase date.
IRS Mileage Log Requirements for Service Fleets (2026)
Run five or more vehicles at once and the standard mileage rate is off the table. Here is what the IRS actually requires in a fleet mileage log, and the 2026 rate change that makes dates matter.
Do I Need a DOT Number? A Service Fleet Guide (2026)
Most small service fleets cross a federal line without knowing it. Here are the two weight thresholds that decide whether you need a USDOT number, a CDL, or neither.
Is Two Vehicles Too Small for Fleet Tracking? (2026)
Two vehicles isn't too early for GPS fleet tracking — it's the ideal time to set up a simple, transparent system for mileage, driver safety, and theft protection before informal habits harden.
Geotab Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs Small Fleets (and Why You Can't See a Price)
Geotab doesn't sell direct or list a price — you buy through a reseller at an upfront hardware cost plus a tiered monthly plan. Here's what that means for a small fleet in 2026, and how transparent, published pricing compares.
No-Contract GPS Tracking for Small Fleets: What Month-to-Month Actually Protects You From (2026)
Samsara, Motive, and Verizon Connect won't show you a price without a sales call. Here's what no-contract, month-to-month GPS tracking actually looks like for a small service fleet.
