Fleet Management

Fleet managers have heard a lot about fl eet management soft ware (FMS) systems lately, but investi ng in one requires some ti me and thought. Justi fying the cost and the training ti me needed to master a new system are perhaps the two biggest roadblocks that stop fl eet managers from implementi ng one of these systems. Don’t let them stand in your way. It’s important for you to understand the features off ered by an FMS before you decide if it’s a good fi t for your fl eet. For example, FMS programs can help your fl eet manage maintenance, increase upti me, and improve the services you already off er. Clear metrics enable you to track your progress. To bett er illustrate just some of the ways that fl eet management soft ware can improve and streamline your business, explore the list below of the top reasons to uti lize an FMS.

Reduces Downti me

Scheduled maintenance along with preventati ve maintenance – helps reduce the downti me associated with unexpected problems and breakdowns. Most FMS programs off er real-ti me updates of individual vehicle mileage, use, fuel consumpti on, and a host of other related metrics.

Saves on Fuel Costs

Fuel costs are always going up, it’s a fact that everyone in the fl eet business knows. FMS together with vehicle tracking devices and quality fuel sensor can help cut the fuel expenditures. Tracking devices can off er real ti me informati on about any fuel theft , fuel consumpti on increased due to un 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 soft ware is the best way to monitor your drivers’ over-theroad behavior and be more proacti ve about drivers’ on-the-job performance. Driver behavior can help save in following ways: • Reduce fuel consumpti on from idling and speeding • Reduce odometer fraud and fuel theft through tracking fuel receipts and cards • Track trends in vehicle and fl eet fuel economy over ti me through trip-bytrip data

FMS can monitor and noti fy you in case of:

• Over speeding • Hard braking • High RPMs Fleet managers concerned about safety and security will fi nd FMS as an earlywarning system for bad drivers. This can prevent undesirable situati ons before they occur.

Green Fleet

Fleets need to shift to more green soluti ons, 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 off er diagnosti c 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.

polluti on produced by vehicle operati on in following ways:

• Use less fuel • Reduce engine idling ti mes • 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 fl eet, like saving ti me and money and keeping an eye on drivers. FMS do require a small investment in capital and ti me to implement, like most new workforce technology, but if this system works for you, these costs will outweigh the benefi ts.