The vehicle fleet management industry is changing. The days of paper work, manual data entry and archaic technology are over. Fleet managers can now take advantage of the latest advances in tracking and monitoring to revolutionise their business – increasing profitability whilst reducing risk.
Increasing your fleet productivity to outperform the competition is an essential and achievable goal.
Here are five ways how vehicle fleet management and tracking can help your business:
IMPROVE DRIVER PERFORMANCE
Improved driver performance, reducing fatigue with constant feedback of location, speed and hours driven
GPS tracking solutions such as GEOTAB can equate to the savings of hundreds of dollars per year per vehicle, and create more efficient driving habits.
BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY
Increased fuel efficiency by more than 15% through in-depth monitoring to identify the best routes for vehicles based on traffic conditions or time of day
– Ability to spot any irregularities in driving habits such as speeding before they lead to accidents, saving you money from lost production at the same time – increased safety for drivers too!
GPS vehicle tracking systems also help with management of fleets by providing drivers with real-time information about how much gas remains in the tank as well as driving performance data including speeding violations, sudden accelerations/decelerations etc. This means fewer fuel expenses and more efficient fleet operation.
REDUCE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Reduce insurance premiums because fleets using this technology can greatly reduced claims costs by 25% or more. This is a significant savings that will increase profitability significantly over time. It also improves customer satisfaction when consumers know their company cares
Being able to gain full visibility of all your fleet assets and staff is a major step forward in business success.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Knowing when your vehicles require servicing or have exceeded their lifespan allows for better financial planning and productivity.
This can be achieved through the use of GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management software technology
With features like a fuel tracking system or trips logging it helps to eliminate any waste from going unnoticed saving time and money on costly audits.
Vehicle Fleet Management software allows for better control and oversight over vehicle spending.
ASSET ACCOUNTABILITY
Being able to track down all your assets quickly, especially when they are involved in an accident or end up being stolen – Assets that include not only cars but also trucks, vans, tractors, forklifts etc
GPS Tracking systems allow you to monitor where your assets are at any time without having to devote resources for 24/hour monitoring.
ASSET TIME MANAGEMENT
Through GPS tracking software you can set alerts for any asset that is in a certain location at a given time.
With the GEOTAB system, being able to precisely track and plan delivery and service route time, means that you can get the most out of your assets, ensuring that they are working at optimum efficiency
FLEET MANAGEMENT CONTROLS & INFLUENCE ON REPUTATION AND BUSINESS STRENGTH
In an environment where businesses are always looking for ways to cut costs by removing unnecessary expenses, fleet management is not only essential but has also become one of the key drivers in making cost-saving decisions which will undoubtedly affect business profitability.
The benefits of a GEO location tracking system such as GEOTAB can assist across a number of industries, including Civil Construction and Mining operations, Trade services, transport logistics and general utility services.
GEOTAB are a leading provider of global positioning tracking solutions and offer an extensive range of hardware and software to meet the requirements for fleet management. With many years experience in the market, GEOTAB have developed innovative methods that enable your business to achieve optimum efficiency through real-time monitoring and control mechanisms.
The MY GEOTAB dashboard is a powerful tool that enables you to keep track of your fleet at all times, and is the perfect way for businesses with large fleets to minimize time spent on back office paperwork.
The dashboard provides access to information such as:
– Vehicle location
– Status messages from drivers – including speed, fuel level and engine hours before service (EBS)
– GPS routes logged by driver and vehicle data like distance travelled or EBS downtime warnings.
GEOTAB also supply customised report filtering tailored specifically to meet your needs in terms of saving time, maximising efficiency through improved customer satisfaction rates – meaning more profit for you!
If you’d like to find out more about how GEOTAB can assist your business operations contact GeoSecure for a demonstration and consultation and demonstration.