Blog: The Power of Prevention

Introducing the Plow Pilot PWM Module: Precise Plow Position Data Without the Guesswork

DiCAN — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:18:16 GMT

Winter fleet operations demand proof.

Supervisors need to verify plow activity. Municipalities require compliance reporting. Contractors must document performance. Manual reporting slows teams down and leaves room for error.

DiCAN designed the new Plow Pilot PWM Module to solve this problem.

Preventing Raised Component Incidents with the Good to Go Box-Up Alarm

courtneyw@dicaninc.com (Courtney Woodward) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:35:23 GMT

Raised components such as dump bodies, booms, and buckets create one of the most common but preventable risks in municipal and commercial fleets. When a vehicle moves with a raised component, the result can range from equipment damage to serious safety incidents.

In our recent webinar, the DiCAN team introduced the Good to Go Raised Box Alarm, a Canadian-built safety system designed to alert operators before a raised component becomes a serious event.

The system continuously monitors equipment position and provides a clear in-cab warning if a component leaves its safe position. The goal is simple. Give operators immediate awareness and give fleet managers better visibility into potential risks.

Building a Stronger Safety Culture with Geotab Vitality

courtneyw@dicaninc.com (Courtney Woodward) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:55:54 GMT

Municipal fleets work hard to improve safety, reduce costs, and keep drivers engaged. Many fleets already track driving behaviour with telematics, but changing habits over time can still be difficult. In our recent webinar, Geotab introduced Geotab Vitality, a driver-focused platform that uses rewards, gamification, and real-time feedback to create lasting behaviour change.

The goal is simple. Help drivers stay safe, stay motivated, and feel valued while giving fleet managers measurable improvements across safety, fuel use, and compliance.

Geotab Connect 2026 Announcements

Lucy Woodward — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:05 GMT

Geotab Connect 2026 introduced several important updates focused on AI-driven insights, video telematics, predictive maintenance, and platform integration.

Below is a clear breakdown of the most relevant announcements for fleet operators.

Geotab GoFocus Plus Webinar

DiCAN — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:10:49 GMT

Distraction, near misses, and rising claims continue to challenge municipal and commercial fleets. While many organizations turn to dash cameras for visibility, video alone does not always lead to safer driving. During our recent webinar, we explored how Geotab GO Focus Plus goes beyond recording incidents to actively improve driver behaviour through real-time alerts and structured coaching workflows.

Making Public Works Smarter with Geotab: Safety and Winter Operations

courtneyw@dicaninc.com (Courtney Woodward) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:59:13 GMT

Public works fleets face constant pressure to do more with fewer resources, especially during winter when road conditions change quickly and service expectations rise. This month's webinar was hosted by DiCAN, Jeff Crothers (Sales Representative), Heather Carlton (Sales & Customer Success Manager) and Geotab Bryan Lohbeck (National Business Development Manager, Public Sector (Canada)). The session covered practical tools inside Geotab that help teams manage risk, reduce costs, and support better decision making throughout the season.

How Plow Pilot Powers Smarter, More Cost-Effective Winter Operations

DiCAN — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:47:00 GMT

Every winter, municipalities brace for the same challenge: snow, ice, and rising costs. Salt and fuel prices continue to climb, yet public works departments are expected to keep roads safe and prove they’re using taxpayer dollars responsibly. Many cities turn to telematics and AVL systems to find savings—but without accurate data, those systems can only go so far.

Essential Tools for Winter Fleet Operations: Smarter Snow Plow Technology

DiCAN — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Winter creates challenges for every public works department. Icy roads, heavy snowfall, and long shifts don’t just test your operators—they put pressure on budgets and equipment too. If you’ve ever had to explain why certain streets were cleared first or why a plow was down for repairs during a storm, you know how important preparation and technology can be.

Transforming Public Works Operations with Rasters.io

courtneyw@dicaninc.com (Courtney Woodward) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:44:03 GMT

This month's webinar was hosted by NSIM, Jimmy Perron (CEO) and Francois Bouchard (Business Development Director). Rasters.io helps municipalities streamline public works operations by replacing paper maps with live digital routes that improve training, visibility, and accountability.

5 Winter Fleet Operations Mistakes That Hurt Efficiency, Safety, and Budgets

DiCAN — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:49:53 GMT

Another snowy Canadian winter is on the way! With that picturesque season comes, of course, adverse road conditions, and a reliable winter fleet is instrumental in keeping roads and the people who drive on them safe.