Enterprise Fleet: 4 Ways to Increase Productivity
In the era of Uber, Lyft, and ever-growing government vehicle fleets, managing fleets can become your biggest headache. Fleet professionals and managers are in constant search for more cost-efficient and time-saving strategies. This is especially true when it comes to maximizing profits and increasing productivity.
Here are a few ways to increase fleet productivity and increasing quality:
Implement Scheduled Checkups
Although engine issues and other malfunctions can be caused by various elements, the most common culprit is corrosion. This form of damage can be easily eliminated by performing routine checkups and maintenance by well-trained professionals. The adjustments performed during regular checkups go a long way towards preventing many potential issues and can save fleet management companies resources, time, and money.
It is crucial to set a specific time each month to examine your vehicles and ensure that everything is working properly. You will be able to spot damage and malfunctions during this regularly scheduled maintenance. Aside from saving money, time and resources, this is also a smart way to give your drivers an extra layer of protection.
Integrate Driver Safety Programs
When it comes to fleet management, your drivers are everything. Driving patterns and performance influence productivity more than almost any other factor. Using educational methods to teach drivers about safety and the importance of preventive maintenance can go a long way.
Identifying aggressive reckless drivers is a key to increase your fleet safety. Monitor harsh acceleration, aggressive braking, sharp turns, speeding violations etc. This can help prevent accidents, damage, vehicle maintenance (think about your vehicles’ brakes & tires) and may even save your drivers’ lives.
Staying Updated on the Latest Technologies
Staying up to date on the latest technological advances is vital. This is true across industries and jobs. This is especially true for fleet management and increasing productivity.
There are new, automated processes, and innovative programs, that can help you manage your fleet more efficiently and maximize your profits. On the other hand, if you are using an old gadget or a slower software solution, your efficiency and productivity will remain subpar.
Make sure that you do your research and stay updated on the latest trends. Implementing a tech-first framework and mindset will ensure that your fleet management company is running smoothly and that your resources are as efficient as possible.
Stay compliant with Federal requirements
Recent legislation requires trucks operators to implement a tracking solution for proper monitoring and management. The Department of Transportation Electronic Logging Device (DOT/ELD) requires certain driving hours and more importantly, rest hours for drivers. It is crucial that you have a reliable system installed in your truck or you will susceptible to a Federal violation.
With Ituran’s ManageIT technology, fleet management companies now have the ability to significantly reduce their costs and stay compliant. With ManageIT, you can control your vehicles and drivers, track vehicle location, and analyze driving behavior. These are all crucial components of successful fleet management, and having the ability to extract data and navigate through this information may change everything.
There are a lot of moving parts and opportunities for disruption during any given day. These range from dispatching drivers to the wrong location to a driver not showing up on time. Thankfully, with the right solutions, these are a thing of the past. You can focus on being more effective and profitable by monitoring and accessing all driving behaviors and movements with personalized reporting. With this data, you can adjust protocols, reduce fuel costs, and resolve potential issues you never knew existed.
There is no better gift than that of peace of mind. Ituran, the global leader in innovative GPS tracking, is your solution. Start maximizing your profits by contacting us today.
