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sales@autoguardtracking.comThe goal of fleet efficiency is to produce the most with the least amount of input. This entails raising overall productivity while reducing operating expenses. The primary method that the majority of fleets can instantly boost their productivity is by putting telematics software in place. As a result, you have better insight into every operation of your fleet and can identify any areas that require improvement.
Which areas require special attention if you want to increase the efficiency of your fleet after you've completed this and gathered a sizable quantity of driver and vehicle data? Here is a brief list of the key metrics to keep an eye on:
The capacity of a fleet to operate as efficiently as feasible is impacted when a vehicle is not available for usage.
The two primary causes of vehicle downtime are as follows. The primary cause is accidents. It's estimated that accidents account for 20% of yearly downtime. Even though some incidents cannot be prevented, you may greatly lower the number of accidents by requiring your drivers to drive as safely as they can. As a result, there will be a corresponding decrease in both speeding and road rage. A telematics system can detect whether drivers are not using safe driving practices automatically. You can use this information to properly instruct drivers who have broken the law. Additionally, by receiving real-time feedback from in-cab gadgets anytime they engage in certain behaviors, drivers may enhance their driving abilities and self-correct to prevent accidents.
Mechanical issues are the second cause of downtime. Preventative maintenance is useful in this situation. You may prevent breakdowns by maintaining electronic records of when your cars have been serviced and being alerted as soon as the next service is scheduled to happen. Additionally, you may use technology that connects directly to car engines to detect things like battery life, tire pressure, oil levels, filters, and more. This technology then sends alarms when any of these fall below or above a predetermined limit. You can see which cars need more repairs more often and determine why by having access to electronic repair and service data. Is it getting late in the car's lifespan? Is it being used excessively? Is the driver handling it improperly?
Although some idling is unavoidable, excessive idling occurs when a vehicle's engine is left running for five minutes or more while it is stopped. There are two issues with idling. It wastes valuable fuel, which raises expenses unnecessarily, and it makes the vehicle vehicle seem to be inactive while still using resources. This translates to less effectiveness.
By monitoring the precise amount of idling that happens per car, over what time frames, and in which locations, telematics software may minimize idling, which is more likely to occur in busy areas. Establishing rules for what constitutes excessive idling and devising strategies to encourage drivers to turn off their engines after a certain period of inactivity are crucial. It is advantageous to alter driving practices that may be causing excessive idling. Encourage them, for instance, to turn off their engines while loading or unloading freight and to abandon the notion that cars must "warm up" before leaving, since this is often not the case with modern vehicles.
Finding the most effective routes for your drivers to take so they may do their daily chores more quickly is the main goal of route optimization.This will result in less money spent on oil, less time spent per customer, and better service overall. Drivers are also more likely to drive safely and pay more attention if they are not under pressure to complete their jobs on time.
Consider how much time drivers spend at each stop, such as a client's office or a job site, as a starting point for route optimization. Tracking technology may gather information on a driver's start and stop timings as well as the precise amount of time they spent at each place. How long does it take a motorist to arrive at a spot, halt, then leave? Find out how long this typically lasts over a set period of time, say a few months.Once you have an average, identify the drivers who fall outside the norm, examine their whole procedure, and compare it to the drivers whose stop lengths are acceptable.
Another technique for improving routes is to prioritize stops. In order to cut down on journey time, only dispatch drivers to places that are close by. If a last-minute work pops up throughout the day, you can check the real-time monitoring information from your telematics software to determine which drivers are nearby and accessible right now so you may send them rather than someone who is too far away. Look at which consumers like certain delivery times if your fleet performs deliveries. By grouping exceptional deliveries depending on their closeness to one another, go a step further.
Consider your drivers' real routes as a last step. Do you factor in traffic and try to avoid or detour around congested areas? Construction, neighborhood density, a lack of infrastructure for public transportation (which results in more automobiles on the road), bad weather, and holidays are just a few examples of the many variables that may affect traffic. Additionally, it is influenced by the hour of the day, the day of the week, and even the direction that cars are moving at any particular time. To avoid delays caused by traffic, you can find out how long a route takes on a specific day or at a specific time by using telematics monitoring in conjunction with a number of up-to-date, reliable transportation and weather tracking applications.
