Fleet Management Software Basics

Understanding the most popular features of fleet management systems

Today's fleet management software programs allow companies to better monitor their fleets, streamline activity and ultimately reduce company costs. The benefits of truck management software as well as truck maintenance software inherent in many fleet software programs are numerous. Fleet management system software allows for communications with individual drivers, allows for critical monitoring of each fleet vehicle and even works to ensure preventative maintenance is properly scheduled on fleet vehicles.

This article will help you understand fleet management software basics, to allow you decide if fleet management software is right for your business. The following are the three most popular components of vehicle management software, and will be discussed in more detail:

1. Satellite tracking GPS systems allow fleet owners to know where and what their vehicles are doing at all times.

2. Truck maintenance software allows owners to schedule maintenance reminders.

3. Reporting programs allow drivers to enter information and let owners run performance analysis.

 

Use GPS satellite systems to maximize fleet and driver performance

GPS satellite tracking systems allow owners from a safety and liability standpoint to know where each vehicle in a fleet is at any moment. GPS systems can also track gasoline guzzling behaviors like engine idling and speeding, in addition to driver stop time and information that can help you take steps to improve driver and vehicle performance.
Try: GPS Mobile Solutions lists the many benefits of its Marcus GPS system. Simply complete the information screen for a free copy of SageQuest's buyers guide, which contains many answers to common return on investment(ROI) questions about GPS tracking systems.

Use truck maintenance software to maximize fleet performance

Fleet maintenance software allows owners to track truck maintenance, repairs and maintain individual vehicle profiles all under one umbrella. This knowledge can help maximize the lifespan and performance of every vehicle in a fleet.
Try: Simply complete some information online and Prophesy Transportation Solutions will provide additional information about its fleet maintenance program. To view a fleet maintenance demo on the ManagerPlus website, simply complete the information box at the bottom of the page.

Use fleet software reporting programs to analyze fleet performance

Many of today's fleet software reporting programs offer electronic data exchange that can interface with any system you use to communicate information for your business. In addition, customized reports can be set up to analyze everything from fuel efficiencies to incidence status reports.
Try: FleetWave by Chevin Fleet Solutions includes a driver expenses and authorization system in addition to other reporting applications. TMT Software advertises its Transman software that offers a "comprehensive suite of features to manage the fleet maintenance process." Their program helps fleet organizations manage everything from dispatch orders and reports to settlement.

 

• Many fleet management systems are integrating fuel cards into their truck fleet management software programs. The cards allow drivers to pay for maintenance and fuel and gives fleet owners complete control over fueling and on-road maintenance.

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