February 28, 2010
Business Fleet Management
Fleet management is all about operating and upholding a fleet of cars or trucks with the objective of managing and controlling the cost affiliated with it. Fleets can often range from only a few vehicles to thousands of them in a commercial environment. Fleet management can be implemented in-house or it can be outsourced to companies who particularise in Fleet management.
As company fleets grow bigger, the cost to maintain them grows too. The need for adequate space to house and uphold a fleet increases as it grows larger. With the increase and volume of the fleet, more labor will be required to repair and maintain these vehicles. This will result in more expenses and higher operating cost employing them. Moderating overall cost is the most important reason to consider outsourcing fleet management.
Some fleet management functions include maintenance, tracking, diagnostics, fuel management and driver management. One of the major benefits of fleet management is business roadside assistance which offers businesses peace of mind. From the purchase of a company fleet vehicle to the disposal of it, fleet management can cover every aspect and detail of each vehicle, including the driver.
One of the advanced tracking technologies is GPS tracking. Fleet owners can track the location, speed and route of every vehicle. Vehicles are fitted with an onboard computer to gather data on mileage and fuel consumption to generate detailed reports. When vehicle tracking and onboard computer data are combined, the profile of the driver can be established. Tracking and diagnostics can reduce delays due to vehicle breakdowns by minimizing the time needed to locate the vehicle and dispatch roadside assistance.
In addition to that, fleet management also improves the security of the fleet. Offering business owners substantial peace of mind. One of the latest technology advancements gives you the ability to remotely disable a vehicle while it’s in operation. These systems can slow a vehicle, stop a vehicle, prevent a vehicle from being moved, and even keep the vehicle from being started. This helps to prevent fleet vehicles from being stolen and assists in recovering them if they’re stolen. It helps to reduce the likelihood of cargo getting lost or stolen.
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