{"id":34376,"date":"2021-10-05T08:59:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=34376"},"modified":"2021-10-05T08:59:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:59:25","slug":"fleet-tracking-insider-tips-from-gofleets-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/fleet-tracking-insider-tips-from-gofleets-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"Fleet Tracking: Insider Tips from GoFleet’s CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"
At its core, the fundamental goal of fleet management software is to ensure the proper utilization and protection of every driver and vehicle. Managers can leverage fleet tracking data to evaluate the demand for vehicles throughout all four seasons, predict growth, and track driver safety. Most important to effective fleet management? Choosing the right software to support their specific industries.<\/span><\/p>\n ACHR News recently sat down with Vishal Singh, CEO of GoFleet, a provider of industry-leading digital fleet tracking technology. They asked Singh for some pro tips on strategies for fleet management, and what to look for before you invest in fleet tracking software.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Fleet management is about responsibility,” says Singh. While ensuring the safety of each driver and vehicle is <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> top priority, Singh believes any proactive focus should concentrate on:<\/span><\/p>\n “When I’m looking at fleet management software, I’m thinking, \u2018how can I best manage these five key areas?\u2019” says Singh. “You need to think about what\u2019s best for you and ask yourself \u2018what suite of tools can best help me operate in my industry?\u2019”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Digital fleet management software<\/a> has expanded since general GPS tracking, first introduced two decades ago. \u201cToday, we can track a lot more than dots on a map,” says Singh. Using two-way dashboard cameras<\/a>, fleet managers can actually observe drivers and their driving habits and prevent emergencies before they happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collecting the right data is perhaps the most important criteria for choosing fleet management software, and the data you need will depend on the industry in which you operate. “If it’s for food delivery<\/a>, I need something to monitor the temperature of the food,\u201d Singh says. \u201cIf I’m in a high-risk area, where I’m delivering something of high value, I need cameras. I might also want to monitor and have video recordings, which can connect to the on-board devices for live-streaming.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For example, if you are an HVC contractor, Singh emphasizes having good maintenance routines and a proactive seasonal maintenance strategy. \u201cWith fleet management software you can set up maintenance reminders to service every vehicle,\u201d he says. Singh also warns that failure to do regular checks means you might miss something, leading to costly repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Electronic tracking devices are essential tools for locating vehicles and monitoring road safety, but they can\u2019t operate alone. When paired with fleet management software, companies can access a rich ecosystem of telematics data. \u201cFleet management software allows companies to monitor vehicle faults, making sure there are no issues with the vehicles,\u201d says Singh. \u201cWe can also, depending on the software, have software that signs work orders for the vehicles.” This can simplify regular seasonal maintenance<\/a>, routine inspections and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Predictive maintenance<\/a> is a major benefit of fleet management software. Plugging an electronic tracking device into a vehicle\u2019s onboard diagnostics provides a holistic overview of that vehicle\u2019s health. \u201cWe can measure how well they’re being maintained, or if there are faults on the vehicle,\u201d Singh explains. \u201cUnderstanding those faults can tell us if we need to troubleshoot.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What does tracking actually measure? “[Tracking allows me to] measure the actual behaviours that can help me in each of those key areas,” says Singh. This can include monitoring the temperature of goods being transported, the safety of your drivers, allocating resources \u2014 the list goes on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “With this technology you can create a way to engage keyless ignition, making it easier to pool vehicles,” Singh says. “People can share vehicles a lot easier if anyone can use their phone to start the vehicle.”<\/span><\/p>\n Also important, says Singh, is knowing exactly where the failure points are in fleet operations. For fleet managers, the benefits of streamlining records collections for rich, actionable data improves operational efficiency while making the best use of your fleet.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Managing a fleet is about more than paying attention to the state of each vehicle, says Singh. It also means managing and coaching safe driving behaviours<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFleet Management Responsibilities: 5 Key Areas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Choosing Fleet Management Software<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Advantages Of Fleet Management Software<\/b><\/h2>\n
Managing Fleet Safety And Liability<\/b><\/h2>\n