Fleet management systems have changed factors drastically for business owners in terms of cost and efficiency. The vehicle tracking technology available now allows the owner to monitor all transport statistics from the speed driven, route taken and even the amount of time spent idling. This allows them to quickly train certain drivers on how to improve their efficiency and cut down unnecessary costs.
A Vast amount of money is wasted on fuel, and with the recent hikes in price, it is becoming even more costly to run a fleet of vehicles. Idling is one of the biggest problems. Many drivers will simply take the truck out of gear while eating lunch, waiting in queues or taking a nap, and a fleet of around 200 trucks can drain thousands of Rands in fuel for every hour spent idling.
Fortunately, fleet management through tracking solutions is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to manage this. You have the power to easily spot wastefulness and can take the necessary action to ensure that money is no longer burnt away in emissions. This is an important factor when taking environmental issues into consideration. With new carbon emissions reporting, you can measure your carbon footprint and take the steps to try and minimise the impact.
Although bigger fleets have more costs, smaller fleets have also benefitted from the technology. When your business is still in the growing stages, any saving in cost can be vital and the ability to provide superior customer service through managing your vehicles and drivers effectively will ensure that you steadily grow and attract new clients.
To find out more about our reliable and intelligent fleet management systems, contact a consultant at Global Telematics and we will gladly assist you, no matter the size of your fleet.
