Fleet management services are the technologies, software, and procedures involved in the management of a fleet of vehicles. Such services are very important for trucking companies as they automate the process, save money, are compliant, and maximize efficiency. It generally offers vehicle tracking, maintenance, fuel control, driver monitoring, and compliance services as fleet management services.
A key feature of fleet management is GPS tracking which gives you real-time information about where your vehicles are, enabling you to plan routes more efficiently, cut down on time in the idle state, and optimize deliveries. Scheduled maintenance keeps vehicles up-to-date, saving you time and money on repairs, and prolonging the life of fleet assets.
Fuel management is another very important service where fleets can track usage, wastage, and spot cost savings opportunities. Driver tracking that is possible with ELDs and dashcams can increase safety by monitoring driver actions, like speed, heavy braking,g or fatigue. Compliance assistance is a core part of fleet management as businesses meet FMCSA requirements like Hours of Service requirements with the use of ELDs. This not only helps avoid the fines and the court case, but it also shields companies from penalties.
