Running a fleet, even a relatively small one, can be an expensive operation. Between rising fuel and maintenance costs and managing personnel, there is a lot to consider when writing your budget.
On top of that, you never know when a wreck or an oil price spike will happen. This is where a fleet tracking system can truly make a difference.
The best way to be prepared is to have a GPS fleet tracking system in place to help mitigate your increased operational costs.
Fleet tracking isn’t just about tracking your fleet – there is a well of insight to be gained from having GPS on your vehicles. This insight can help you mitigate your operational costs before they catch you by surprise.
Maintain Asset Health with Engine Hour and Idle Time Reporting
2020 brought lower fuel prices overall, though they seem to be already rising this year. The fluctuating prices can be forecasted to some degree but never certain. A GPS tracking system can help you eliminate wasteful driving habits.
The Rhino application monitors for excessive idling to help prevent waste. With engine-hours alerts and geofences you can also be sure your drivers aren’t using your vehicles excessively or for non-work-related trips.
Partner these features with a WEX fuel card integration and you can expect your fuel costs to drop to what you should actually be using.
Vehicle maintenance is probably the second most costly part of your fleet operation. Everything from routine oil changes to repairs can quickly add up over the year.
While fleet tracking can’t perform maintenance, it can help you keep track of it. With Rhino’s maintenance tracking you can easily monitor costs and identify vehicles that are draining you budget.
You can also create alerts so you never miss routine maintenance and cause larger problems.
Monitor Driver Safety to Reduce Liability to Business
Your drivers can be the difference between efficiency and overspending when it comes to having a mobile workforce. Not all drivers are going to be dishonest about their time, every time.
With a fleet monitoring system – you will never have to go through a he said/he said situation – the proof is stored in our dashboard for a full year. Want to incentivize your drivers to work their best? Use the driver scorecard to keep track of their driving habits and how they can be improved.
When it comes to budgeting your operational costs – the more information you have the better you can make decisions. Ready to see how fleet tracking can help you keep your costs under control?
