--- title: Gearflow Blog description: The Gearflow Blog empowers heavy equipment fleet teams with the resources they need to make better decisions. --- [![New transparent Gearflow Logo HIGH RES - Compressed](https://blog.gearflow.com/hubfs/New%20transparent%20Gearflow%20Logo%20HIGH%20RES%20-%20Compressed.png)](https://gearflow.com/) - [How it Works](https://gearflow.com/how-it-works) - [Pricing](https://gearflow.com/how-it-works#pricing) - [About](https://gearflow.com/about) - [Blog](https://blog.gearflow.com) [Sign In](https://gearflow.com/signup/parts-hub) [SCHEDULE DEMO](https://meetings.hubspot.com/luke-powers/gearflow-intro) # Gearflow Blog ![NEW blog header](https://blog.gearflow.com/hubfs/NEW%20blog%20header.png) - [ALL](https://blog.gearflow.com/all) - [Technology](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/technology) - [Tips & Guides](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/tips-guides) - [Gearflow Updates](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/gearflow-updates) - [Customer stories](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/customer-stories) - [Industry Insights](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/industry-insights) - [TIL- Today I Learned](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/til-today-i-learned) - [elixir](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/elixir) - [open\_telemetry](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/open_telemetry) - [otp](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/otp) - [AI](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/ai) - [LLM](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/llm) - [observability](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/observability) - [rpc](https://blog.gearflow.com/tag/rpc) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Technology ### [Graceful shutdown in Phoenix Apps](https://blog.gearflow.com/graceful-shutdown-in-phoenix-apps) Learn how to handle graceful shutdowns in Phoenix apps using Bandit and avoid common pitfalls with Cowboy's drainer. Ensure seamless user experiences... Christian Koch Jan 26, 2026 Technology ### [Cross-App Communication with RPC in Elixir](https://blog.gearflow.com/cross-app-communication) Learn how we use Erlang's built-in RPC and EPMD to connect two Phoenix apps without HTTP overhead—and when this lightweight approach makes sense. Christian Koch Jan 21, 2026 Technology ### [Trace Decoration for Fun and Profit](https://blog.gearflow.com/trace-decoration-for-fun-and-profit) Auto-instrumentation shows that something was slow. Decoration shows why. Learn to enrich OpenTelemetry spans with business context in Elixir. Christian Koch Dec 22, 2025 Technology ### [Two Patterns That Make OTEL Actually Useful](https://blog.gearflow.com/two-patterns-that-make-otel-actually-useful) Auto-instrumentation gets you traces. Domain instrumentation and context propagation make them useful for debugging. Christian Koch Dec 16, 2025 Technology ### [Adversarial LLMs: AI v. AI](https://blog.gearflow.com/adversarial-llms-ai-v-ai) Treating an LLM as a trusted collaborator is a mistake. Treat it as a hostile witness instead. Challenge every assertion. Demand justification. And... Christian Koch Dec 10, 2025 Technology ### [TIL: Haversine Calculations](https://blog.gearflow.com/til-haversine-calculations) Calculate the distance between two coordinates (points on a sphere) using the Haversine formula Christian Koch Nov 26, 2025 Technology ### [The Sunk-Cost Trap in AI Assistants](https://blog.gearflow.com/the-sunk-cost-trap-in-ai-assistants) TIL about handling context in AI Assistants Christian Koch Nov 20, 2025 Gearflow Updates ### [Why you need telemetry](https://blog.gearflow.com/why-you-need-telemetry) Telemetry is the raw signal that keeps you honest when your gut insists everything is fine. Observability is how you turn that signal into answers,... Christian Koch Oct 24, 2025 Gearflow Updates ### [Product Updates: Cost codes & CSV exports for your ERP!](https://blog.gearflow.com/product-update-march-2025) We're sharing some pretty cool new features this month, all thanks to the feedback and support of our amazing customers Ben Preston Apr 10, 2025 Gearflow Updates ### [Product Updates: A.I. powered parts diagrams right from your phone!](https://blog.gearflow.com/product-update-january-2025-0-0) We're sharing some pretty cool new features this month, all thanks to the feedback and support of our amazing customers Ben Preston Mar 6, 2025 Gearflow Updates ### [Product Updates: Mobile Parts Lists & A.I. Powered Talk To Text](https://blog.gearflow.com/product-update-january-2025-0) We're sharing some pretty cool new features this month, all thanks to the feedback and support of our amazing customers Ben Preston Feb 6, 2025 Gearflow Updates ### [Product Updates: Automatically log orders, Order Now, and A.I. updates!](https://blog.gearflow.com/product-update-january-2025) We're sharing some pretty cool new features this month, all thanks to the feedback and support of our amazing customers Ben Preston Jan 9, 2025 Gearflow Updates ### [Product Updates: AI-powered parts number look-ups, hands-free requests and more!](https://blog.gearflow.com/product-update-december-2024) We're sharing some pretty cool new features this month, all thanks to the feedback and support of our amazing customers Ben Preston Dec 9, 2024 Industry Insights ### [Why fleet teams can't afford to ignore the parts problem any longer](https://blog.gearflow.com/why-fleet-teams-cant-ignore-parts-problem-any-longer) The massive labor gap for maintenance teams is crying out for a solution, says Gearflow cofounder Ben Preston. Karen Scally Nov 8, 2024 Technology ### [Integration roundup: What top fleets are using to power their success](https://blog.gearflow.com/software-integrations-top-fleets-are-using) Fleet managers share the software integrations they're using to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Karen Scally Sep 12, 2024 Technology ### [What is parts procurement software?](https://blog.gearflow.com/what-is-parts-procurement-software) There's a silent killer of uptime — and this is the tool that fleets use to combat it. Ben Preston Aug 2, 2024 Customer stories ### [How parts managers can control the future of equipment uptime](https://blog.gearflow.com/parts-manager-success-ajax) Here's how Ajax Paving Industries of Florida's parts manager went from stressed to strategic Karen Scally Aug 2, 2024 Customer stories ### [How vendors can drive faster, easier parts ordering for heavy equipment fleets](https://blog.gearflow.com/ajax-vendor-success-story) How these vendors respond, quote and serve their fleet faster Karen Scally Aug 2, 2024 Customer stories ### [How Ajax fleet team won back margin in their parts process](https://blog.gearflow.com/ajax-case-study) This fleet reduced their order fulfillment time by 70% with Parts Hub Pro Karen Scally Aug 2, 2024 Customer stories ### [How parts sales team is winning more deals, growing margins](https://blog.gearflow.com/how-parts-team-wins-more-deals) Generator parts distributor closes cost-to-serve gap with Gearflow Sales Hub Pro. Karen Scally Jul 30, 2024 Tips & Guides ### [The ultimate guide to becoming a heavy equipment fleet manager](https://blog.gearflow.com/ultimate-heavy-equipment-fleet-manager-guide) Discover everything you need to know to succeed at leading a heavy equipment fleet, from starting out to your salary range. Karen Scally Jul 11, 2024 Industry Insights ### [How parts vendors can evolve to win over customers with data](https://blog.gearflow.com/how-parts-vendors-can-evolve-to-win-over-customers-with-data) Heavy equipment fleet teams want modern, data-driven approach to inform purchasing decisions and optimize parts and maintenance processes. Luke Powers Jun 14, 2024 Industry Insights ### [Why automating parts ordering is critical to construction's growth](https://blog.gearflow.com/why-automating-parts-ordering-is-critical-to-constructions-growth) It's time for a change: Legacy parts procurement workflows are costing heavy civil contractors billions in waste each year. Luke Powers Jun 12, 2024 Customer stories ### [From chaos to 1 click: How R.C. Construction uses Gearflow + TN360 ACM to automate parts ordering](https://blog.gearflow.com/how-integration-took-parts-ordering-from-chaos-to-1-click) Fleet team fills the procurement gap from work order to invoice with the Gearflow Parts Hub Pro integration. Karen Scally Jun 7, 2024 Tips & Guides ### [How to become a leader in heavy equipment fleet management](https://blog.gearflow.com/heavy-equipment-fleet-management-leadership) AEMP focuses on developing and growing the skills of those in the heavy equipment fleet management industry through resources and relationships. Karen Scally Jun 7, 2024 Industry Insights ### [Why digital dealers will be the future of construction fleet management](https://blog.gearflow.com/digital-dealers-construction-fleet-management) Equipment dealers need to learn from the macro technology trends in our consumer lives to digitize construction fleet management and improve... Luke Powers Jun 7, 2024 Tips & Guides ### [3 ways contractors can improve fleet efficiency now](https://blog.gearflow.com/3-ways-improve-fleet-efficiency) Texas-based Clear Companies are increasing their equipment uptime by improving their fleet efficiency, which also allows them to devote team members... Karen Scally May 9, 2023 Tips & Guides ### [Top 3 ways to win at fuel consumption monitoring](https://blog.gearflow.com/top-3-ways-to-win-at-fuel-consumption-monitoring) An effective fuel consumption monitoring program should not only be comprehensive, but also competitive to reach your organization’s fleet... Karen Scally Jul 7, 2022 Tips & Guides ### [How to improve fleet operations starts with swim lane diagram](https://blog.gearflow.com/how-to-improve-fleet-operations-starts-with-this) Without first examining your processes, you won’t know how to improve fleet operations. Conducting a swim lane diagram will set you on the right... Karen Scally Mar 31, 2022 Technology ### [4 powerful ways tech will upgrade your construction fleet management](https://blog.gearflow.com/4-ways-tech-boosts-construction-fleet-management) Ready to take your construction fleet management to the next level? Then it’s absolutely essential you are using available technology to your... Karen Scally Oct 28, 2021 Tips & Guides ### [Preventive vs predictive maintenance? One fleet’s clear winner](https://blog.gearflow.com/preventive-vs-predictive-maintenance-winner) If you’re weighing preventive vs predictive maintenance, this utility fleet’s results may have you wondering why you would wait any longer. Karen Scally Jul 22, 2021 Tips & Guides ### [Fleet leader roundup: 8 experts share tips for fleet management, technology to watch](https://blog.gearflow.com/tips-for-fleet-management-technology-to-watch) The acceleration of digital technologies and the growing responsibilities of the role are changing. Karen Scally May 20, 2021 Tips & Guides ### [How fleet management certification can increase heavy equipment owner ROI by 10x](https://blog.gearflow.com/fleet-management-certification-can-increase-roi-10x) The right training is key to creating efficiencies, and fleet management certification can help elevate asset managers into increasingly valuable... Karen Scally Mar 21, 2021 Tips & Guides ### [How to take command of your construction equipment asset management](https://blog.gearflow.com/construction-equipment-asset-management) Efficient construction equipment asset management is critical to a contractor’s success. Yet it is almost always an area that needs improving. Karen Scally Feb 3, 2021 Tips & Guides ### [How to prepare now for the future of electric construction equipment](https://blog.gearflow.com/preparing-for-electric-construction-equipment) A future with electric construction equipment is coming, and Dave Bolderoff says fleet managers need to be taking steps now to make sure they’re... Karen Scally Jan 4, 2021 Tips & Guides ### [How to boost profit with construction fleet maintenance technology](https://blog.gearflow.com/how-to-boost-profit-with-fleet-maintenance-tech) Fleet director, Gil Gilbert, shares 5 tips to leverage today’s technologies and data for more efficient fleet maintenance and to increase profit. Karen Scally Oct 8, 2020 Tips & Guides ### [Top experts share 5 insights that will change construction fleet management](https://blog.gearflow.com/future-of-construction-fleet-management) Rapidly changing technology and shifting priorities are fundamentally reshaping the functions of construction fleet management. Karen Scally Sep 29, 2020 Technology ### [How to get the most value from telematics solutions for construction](https://blog.gearflow.com/getting-the-most-from-telematics-solutions-for-construction) The adoption of telematics solutions for construction equipment fleets is accelerating. Karen Scally Jul 16, 2020 ### Get notified on new fleet insights Stay up to date with the latest parts and fleet resources from the Gearflow Blog. [![Gearflow icon](https://blog.gearflow.com/hubfs/logo_gear-MDDITDG7.svg)](https://gearflow.com/) Gearflow 318 W. 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