Without question, COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we live, work, and shop. While the long-term impact of these changes has yet to be seen, one effect has been hugely positive. With people following social distancing guidelines and increasingly shopping online, last-mile deliveries are surging.
Keeping fleet vehicles maintained adequately is one of the most critical aspects of fleet management. It is also key to growth and profitability. Just one vehicle “in the shop” can cause all kinds of problems that lead to lost profits, including:
More than a trend or buzzword, fleet sustainability is a top concern for fleets of all sizes and applications. While diesel and gasoline will continue to dominate over the next decade, fleets are testing and buying sustainable vehicle technologies in record numbers. That’s according to the first technology-neutral and comprehensive industry report, The State of Sustainable Fleets 2020, compiled by clean transportation and energy consultants Gladstein Neandross & Associates (GNA).
Considering the fleet managers’ numerous time-consuming daily responsibilities, they endlessly run out of time in the workday. It’s safe to say if there were 48 hours in a day, fleet managers would have little trouble finding tasks to fill the time. With too few hours coupled with a never-ending list of “to-dos,” fleet managers must take advantage of every minute in the hours they do have—the solution: effectively managing their time and energy to improve their productivity.
Tags: Fleet Management
Because of the sluggish 2020 economy and its slowdown in business, fleet managers and owner-operators have had to develop cost-saving strategies to cut costs further and improve operational efficiency. Among those are focusing on vehicle utilization, renegotiating prices with vendors, and voluntarily reducing salaries.
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With controlling costs, cutting operational expenses, and growing the bottom line top priorities, fleet managers are always on the lookout for cost-effective and comprehensive software solutions and technologies that help improve efficiency and productivity, promote safety, boost customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance. A single managed platform of these software solutions and technologies can help fleets of all sizes and applications tackle these priorities, while streamlining and simplifying the management of both fixed and mobile assets. Let’s take a closer look.
Tags: Fleet Management
With keeping fleet operations profitable a top priority, fleet managers are always looking out for strategies to streamline business processes. But with fleet operations so complex, many fleet managers find themselves facing numerous daily productivity challenges that impede profitability.
One proven fleet management strategy to overcome these challenges is leveraging telematics.
Through data and insights, telematics help fleets become more efficient because fleet managers can make better and more informed decisions. Telematics also improve workflow inefficiencies so fleet managers can work smarter, complete tasks faster, and have added time to concentrate on core responsibilities.
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Saying a fleet manager’s work is never done isn’t too much of a stretch considering the number of responsibilities on their plate. Typically, they’re in charge of:
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Driver and vehicle safety are a top concern for every fleet manager. Considering that $11 million is the average cost for a fatal accident, $500,000 for an accident with injuries, and $75,000 for accidents that cause damage, it’s easy to see why. And, there is the damage accidents can cause to a company’s public perception and employee morale. All of these costs can quickly add up quickly and negatively impact a company’s bottom line.
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The global economic fallout from COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation with ramifications across a wide range of markets, including energy and freight. Actions to combat the impact of the pandemic have intensified, resulting in supply chain disruptions, travel bans, and widespread lockdowns nationwide and around the world.
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