In this economic environment, many fleet operators are facing higher operating costs, drastically reduced revenues, and increased competition for a smaller set of customer opportunities. To make matters worse, they are often facing these challenges with a skeleton crew of personnel.
Our software provider has polled the customers–operators of fleets from 4 -4,000 vehicles– on the benefits of using fleet tracking and management software to meet the challenges of the New Economy. Here are the top 5:
- Reduce Fuel Use. By tracking excess idle time and reducing “off-route” travel, our fleet owner customers can often save one to three tanks of fuel per month, per vehicle.
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Raise Better Drivers. By tracking parameters such as hard braking, over-revving, and speeding, fleet owners can incentivize good driving habits that reduce equipment wear and tear, improve fuel economy, and reduce liability.
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Maximize Asset Utilization. With good fleet management tools, fleet operators can more efficiently schedule and dispatch their vehicles and equipment and be more responsive to customers. Historical reporting can help with future resource planning and identify customer billing issues.
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Improve Maintenance Programs. Engine diagnostic reporting and maintenance scheduling tools help ensure vehicles are maintained properly and efficiently based on time, engine hours, or engine load. Instant notification of diagnostic trouble codes ensure problems are caught before they become more expensive repairs.
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Go Green. By ensuring your vehicles are operating at maximum efficiency and properly maintained, you are also minimizing the impact on the environment. This can be a competitive advantage as customers are increasingly conscious of how “green” their vendors are.
