Companies, especially those with larger fleets, are well aware of the potentially high costs associated with fleet management. More and more companies are also realizing that with good fleet management, these costs can be reduced by up to a third.
Good or efficient fleet management also goes hand in hand with caring for the environment. Below, we will present how ecology and efficient fleet management are connected and some tips that can save fleet managers quite a bit of money.
Rely on telematics and automated reports
A sustainability strategy is often the first step towards a green fleet, as it provides managers with the data needed to define and set goals.
By using appropriate technology and appropriate reports, we can, for example, monitor emissions, fuel consumption, vehicle idle time, and the like.
Become a role model for employees and other companies
Many organizations see the benefits of encouraging and rewarding collaborative work, as well as car sharing, and some even encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation such as public transportation and cycling.
Educate and involve drivers in the decision-making process
By monitoring indicators such as sudden braking, speeding, sharp turns, rapid acceleration, seat belt use, and the like, you can take quick action and organize driver training that will help them correct their driving deficiencies and make their vehicles at least a little more environmentally friendly while driving.
In addition to the training itself, drivers will be better able to recognize the effects of correct driving and, by being involved in the decision-making process, they will also be more motivated to achieve better results.
Maintain your fleet
- Be proactive: incorrect tire pressure, irregular oil changes, and the like can have a very negative impact on fuel efficiency.
- Ensure the recycling of used materials
- Use environmentally friendly cleaning products
- Choose re-refined oil and other environmentally friendly spare parts
- Analyze, analyze, analyze: Regularly analyze maintenance costs against job specifications.
Some brands such as Ford may already have advanced telematics functionalities built in as standard, with which it is possible to remotely unlock/lock the vehicle, turn on/off the heating or cooling, check the vehicle location, fuel level, mileage and service warning information.
Such systems, which are already built into some vehicle brands, mostly allow for remote monitoring of the vehicle in real time, while fleet managers who want more detailed data, such as driving style, use systems for subsequent installation in the vehicle, as these allow for insight into more detailed data.
