Fleet management has become a pivotal element in the operational toolkit of modern enterprises. The administration and coordination of a company’s vehicle fleet can range from a handful of cars to a national armada of trucks, ships, or planes. The overarching objective of fleet management is to oversee all fleet performance and fleet maintenance in order to increase productivity and...
Fleet vehicles are critical assets and represent a massive investment to your organization. For these reasons, it's essential to make sure they're taken care of in the short and long-term with proper fleet maintenance to keep operations running smoothly. In this article, we'll discuss some easy tips to stay on top of fleet maintenance and keep your vehicles on the...
It's no secret that fleet maintenance is essential to the operation of any fleet. It serves the pivotal function of addressing its overall state and is key to ensuring that vehicles are on the road and making money as much as possible. But that's not to say all ways of performing fleet maintenance are the same - there are definitely...
When it comes to transportation of goods and services, truck drivers are the adhesive that holds the supply chain together. Given their importance, finding, hiring, and retaining truck drivers has proven to be more difficult than ever. Once thought of solely as a system for improving operational efficiency, there is now opportunity to leverage telematics for driver retention. By the...
Maintaining an efficient fleet management system is key to keeping your vehicles on the road and your business running smoothly. From fuel efficiency to vehicle wear and tear, there are so many variables to consider that the maintenance of your fleet can seem daunting. However, by regularly monitoring the metrics offered by key performance indicators (KPI), you can quickly identify...
April 19, 2021
Burhanuddin
How CMMS Software Can Ensure Proper Fleet Maintenance Fleet managers often overlook maintenance procedures as well as maintenance solutions because of the challenges that come with introducing a new software solution to the fleet. Managers need to research vendors, go through sales processes, justify the cost and then train their team. What fleet managers don’t realize is the potential of...
November 19, 2020
Victoria Gole
Keeping your fleet in good shape all-year-round can help you maximize productivity and avoid unexpected vehicle breakdowns or service delays. Meaning vehicle maintenance is an essential branch of fleet management. The core idea of a maintenance program is identifying and addressing "small problems" through routine inspections and repairs before they turn into big ones. Preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance are...
With so many products available on the internet, there are varying factors that influence consumers with completing online purchases. While price, quality and features are a few factors, it’s important to note that delivery time is a large factor. In fact, 50% of respondents of a recent survey conducted by Toluna found that due to an unsatisfactory delivery option, they...
Currently the transportation sector is undergoing major changes as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) are creating regulations to better the transportation industry. The main topic of discussion is the new regulation which encourages being ELD compliant. This mandate looks to enforce the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in...
October 24, 2018
Jimmy Song
One of our biggest client requests is creating reports. Reports are a useful fleet management tool because they provide snapshots for decision making. For instance, fleet managers use maintenance & fuel reports to minimize fleet downtime and fleet fuel expenses. Maintenance & Fuel Reports Two of the biggest fleet cost drivers are maintenance and fuel. Maintenance cost includes repair and...
