The use of fleet management technology has become far more widespread in recent times, with many fleet managers and their drivers reaping the benefits afforded by the abundant amount of vehicle and driver data that is now available.
From fuel efficiency, driver performance data and real-time GPS tracking, fleet managers can now seamlessly manage the end-to-end performance of their fleet.
Award-winning TomTom telematics reseller, FleetTrak, discusses they ways in which you can utilise this modern technology in order to improve performance across several key areas.
Better driver performance and lower risks
Every time one of your fleet drivers has an accident, such as a collision on the road, it takes precious time and staff out of operation. With industry-leading vehicle cameras and tracking technology in place within each of your fleet vehicles, you can monitor your drivers’ behaviour via a secure, cloud-based system from anywhere in the world. The latest technology produces state-of-the-art HD-quality videos, allowing you to review any incidents that have occurred, immediately and in clear view.
If you notice risky behaviour, you can take appropriate action against the driver involved, such as having them undergo further training. By ensuring staff are aware of their behaviour and are taught to improve their habits going forward, you will create better, more efficient drivers.
In the case of false driving allegations for collisions that were not a fleet driver’s fault, the presence of a tracking system allows managers to protect their fleet against rising insurance premiums, and exonerate the innocent parties involved.
Above all, if drivers are aware of the fleet monitoring technology (and the potential for performance-related bonuses), they are far likelier to drive in a more efficient, safe and professional manner, reducing the risks and associated costs that your business may incur as a result of incompetent driving.
Track your fleet in real-time
The latest fleet tracking technology allows you to monitor your drivers in real-time so that you know their exact whereabouts and movements at any given time. They also provide much deeper insights into the drivers’ behaviour, including their speed, steering, acceleration and braking (to ensure each are not too harsh).
Analysing this data allows fleet managers to hold drivers accountable for their actions, as well as assessing their efficiency and ability to comply with suitable routes.
Reduce your carbon footprint
With the world becoming more environmentally aware, there is now added media and public pressure being placed on businesses to reduce their carbon footprints. As such, fleet managers can get on board with these responsibilities and start making positive changes by better managing fuel consumption and driver efficiency.
This technology enables the monitoring of fuel consumption and carbon emissions of fleet in real-time, ensuring they are being as fuel-efficient as possible. Moreover, such systems can also inform you of any maintenance issues which need to be carried out on vehicles, using a reporting feature which alerts you to any diagnostic engine trouble codes.
This all helps towards your bottom line, as it can assist in decreasing fuel and repair costs by constantly monitoring the condition of your fleet, therefore extending vehicle life through regular maintenance checks.
Cost savings
Fleet technology helps to reduce the costs associated with fuel consumption, as well as any speeding incidents or insurance premiums due to collisions, as a result of risky driver behaviour. If drivers are aware of the need to reduce costs, they will surely drive with fuel efficiency in the back of their minds, meaning that may accelerate and brake more gently, maintain resourceful speeds and spend less time idling.
Telematics systems provide numerous benefits for fleets of various sizes, allowing managers to develop a very clear picture of how their fleet are performing, and enabling them to make the appropriate changes needed to improve the company’s overall bottom line.
To find out more about TomTom telematics systems for managing your fleet, please contact FleetTrak on 01233 626590.
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