Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.
A fleet service manager discusses his methods for efficient servicing of last-mile delivery vehicles. His main advice: “Check everything daily. One simple problem will cost you big.”
Geotab and Deloitte discuss tips to engage in new data sets to understand electric vehicle state of charge, weather, and designated delivery zones with the goal to create more efficient scheduling for last-mile deliveries.
Routing and tracking a mobile workforce using smartphones avoids hardware costs while offering a variety of telematics functions for a reasonable fee.
A roofing company finds a more efficient way to perform routine maintenance while shortening its trucks’ downtime.
For a small fleet, hiring a full-time fleet manager depends on factors such as fleet size, types of vehicles and equipment, and their distribution. Companies can opt to outsource some fleet responsibilities instead of hiring an in-house professional.
Since fleet drivers spend most of their workdays on the road, they may feel more detached from their companies. Managers can help drivers feel more connected by offering opportunities for them to communicate their opinions, participate in company discussions, and take part in incentive programs.
With wide coverage areas, independent technicians, and specific equipment requirements, pest control companies fulfill fleet needs with DIY and custom solutions.
To ease the process of introducing a telematics system, fleet operators need to set up an on-boarding process that includes training, discussions on how the systems work, and how they can be beneficial to both management and employees.
With an average of 40 to 50 portable toilet deliveries per day, The Throne Depot needed a more robust telematics system to monitor drivers and create more efficient routes.
Though this service company’s fleet is spread across six locations nationwide, it was still able to cut idle time by up to 200 hours a month.
With multiple deliveries per day, this small produce delivery service used routing software to create optimized routes for its drivers — without breaking the bank.
Though this service company’s fleet is spread across six locations nationwide, it was still able to cut idle time by up to 200 hours a month.
Dr. Stefan Heck will address how the fleet industry is leading the way regarding vehicle autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and sharing.
While large scale deployment of autonomous vehicles won’t happen anytime soon, it’s important for fleets to formulate their game plans now.
While electric vehicles continue to steal the headlines, California plans to build at least 100 hydrogen fueling stations by 2020.
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