Fleet Management Fleet managers have heard a lot about fleet management software (FMS) systems lately, but investing in one requires some time and thought. Justifying the cost and the training time needed to master a new system are perhaps the two biggest roadblocks that stop fleet managers from implementing one of these systems. Don’t let them stand in your way. It’s important for you to understand the features offered by an FMS before you decide if it’s a good fit for your fleet. For example, FMS programs can help your fleet manage maintenance, increase uptime, and improve the services you already offer. Clear metrics enable you to track your progress. To better illustrate just some of the ways that fleet management software can improve and streamline your business, explore the list below of the top reasons to utilize an FMS.
Reduces Downtime
necessary idling, fuel temperature etc. These data and more can be directly monitered on the FMS. One can generate monthly, weekly and daily reports to further manage the transport vehicle.
Driver Behaviour Monitoring Fleet management software is the best way to monitor your drivers’ over-theroad behavior and be more proactive about drivers’ on-the-job performance. Driver behavior can help save in following ways: • Reduce fuel consumption from idling and speeding • Reduce odometer fraud and fuel theft through tracking fuel receipts and cards • Track trends in vehicle and fleet fuel economy over time through trip-bytrip data FMS can monitor and notify you in case of:
Scheduled maintenance along with preventative maintenance – helps reduce the downtime associated with unexpected problems and breakdowns. Most FMS programs offer real-time updates of individual vehicle mileage, use, fuel consumption, and a host of other related metrics.
• Over speeding • Hard braking • High RPMs Fleet managers concerned about safety and security will find FMS as an earlywarning system for bad drivers. This can prevent undesirable situations before they occur.
Saves on Fuel Costs
Green Fleet
Fuel costs are always going up, it’s a fact that everyone in the fleet business knows. FMS together with vehicle tracking devices and quality fuel sensor can help cut the fuel expenditures. Tracking devices can offer real time information about any fuel theft, fuel consumption increased due to un
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Fleets need to shift to more green solutions, not only for compliance but to support a healthy environment. With an FMS you can realize savings that support your decision to go green. Fleet management systems offer diagnostic tools to track and control the emissions. Hence, one can control air
Imran Khan Director Business Development Gosafe Company Limited A business graduate who joined Gosafe in 2005 and brought up new ideas and clients from South and South East Asia. He got promoted as director of sales in 2010.
pollution produced by vehicle operation in following ways: • Use less fuel • Reduce engine idling times • Improve trip planning to consolidate small, occasional trips
FMS is for You! There are many reasons to consider an FMS together with quality GPS Tracking device to manage your fleet, like saving time and money and keeping an eye on drivers. FMS do require a small investment in capital and time to implement, like most new workforce technology, but if this system works for you, these costs will outweigh the benefits.
May - June 2016 | Smart Automotive | PG.35
