Fleet managers of transportation companies today face numerous challenges. In this blog, we succinctly describe five common stumbling blocks. You can also read how All-Connects offers a solution with a digital fleet management system.
Trip recording and route planning
We often see fleet managers struggling with a shortage of reliable drivers. Today, many drivers are approaching retirement and there are too few young, strong candidates available to replace them.
A job applicant may praise himself to the skies during a hiring interview, but you can only really be sure of his driving abilities when a hired candidate starts working. And even then, you may lack the ability to do a proper check on daily performance and driving record.
For example, drivers sometimes forget (intentionally or not) to report their rest and driving times correctly or report the correct route. In short: managers lack control and an overview of their personnel. And drivers who have already proven themselves may not be available for very long.
A dispute with a customer is inevitable. Yet when a dispute arises, it is difficult to prove that your driver kept the appointment. If the customer claims that the driver arrived late, you can't put concrete evidence on the table to refute this, because although you can take your employee's word for it, telling your customer that he is wrong is still a thorny issue.
Safe and responsible driving thanks to driving behavior analysis
Traffic accidents are an important factor that fleet managers need to consider. Injured drivers may be out of contention for a while, but a fleet manager must also be able to cope with the loss of damaged vehicles.
Of course, your company can invest in training and driving courses for your drivers, but you have no guarantee that they will actually drive safely and responsibly. Unless you sit next to them, but obviously no manager has the time for that.
Preventing maintenance problems with digital maintenance management
Nothing is more annoying to a fleet manager than a truck that breaks down on the freeway shoulder. Especially when it turns out afterwards that the truck missed a check-up and needed a tire change or an oil check. So you lose time and resources unnecessarily, which impacts your entire fleet.
Reduce fuel costs
No matter how large or small your fleet, keeping costs down is no easy task. For example, it is almost impossible to correctly predict fuel prices in advance. How do you keep fleet management under control?
Truck maintenance and personnel costs also weigh heavily on the predetermined budget. An overview of expenses is therefore indispensable to reduce operating costs.
A smart fleet management system works for you
Digitized fleet management allows you to regain control of your fleet. All-Connects equips every vehicle in your fleet with a GPS tracker. Such a tracker sends real-time driving information to an online management application, which fleet managers use as a tool on their PC, tablet or smartphone (depending on their location).
For example, the GPS tracker records the driving and resting times of your drivers. You can see perfectly how long they took breaks, were on the road and which route they took. You can also analyze their driving behavior. You can pick out unreliable and unsafe drivers and make timely adjustments.
A dispute with a customer is also easily resolved. You can prove in black and white that your truck was indeed at the rendezvous point on time and your driver is in the right. After all, the fleet management system leaves behind "breadcrumbs," allowing you to track where a vehicle was at a particular time.
Furthermore, you can largely eliminate the possibility of a breakdown. The system automatically notifies you when a vehicle needs a checkup, tire change, oil check and more.
You also gain insight into your operating costs, as you can optimize your routes, increase driver productivity, reduce fuel costs and extend the life of your vehicles.
What does a fleet management system cost?
You don't have to have a large fleet to benefit from digital fleet management. All-Connects offers a price-conscious solution for independent entrepreneurs, SMEs and large multinationals alike. Are you interested in a digital fleet management system for your company? All-Connects always works tailor-made. That is why we are happy to go over all your needs and wishes with you in a free, no-obligation consultation. Contact us directly on +32 3 289 55 35 or fill in the form below.
