Let's talk about telematics. To simplify things, telematics is the collection of diagnostics, readings and data that can be transferred from your vehicle's computer to another computer and subsequently analyzed. This list could include diagnostic codes, fleet GPS tracking, dashboard meters and even driver behavior.
Why invest in a telematics solution?
Fuel savings
One of the biggest challenges for fleet managers today is how to control fuel costs. Indeed, a telematics investment can end up paying for itself with fuel savings alone, without even considering the other benefits.
Additionally, fleet managers can be informed about areas to avoid and how long vehicles should be idling. By requiring drivers to turn off their vehicles, fleets can save a lot of money on what was previously wasted fuel.
Safety and responsibility
For every business, the safety of its drivers is of paramount importance. GPS vehicle tracking can provide a number of useful statistics to improve safety.
Although safety is the most important aspect, responsibility cannot be ignored.
Increased safety should lead to fewer accidents, which leads to fewer claims. The fewer legal fees, insurance claims, or auto body repairs you have to pay, the more money you can save.
Improved efficiency
GPS tracking can also inform fleet managers of unnecessary stops drivers may take, such as personal errands, long routes, or long breaks on the side of the road.
Vehicle use
Telematics can also help play a role in optimizing fleet size. Using geolocation software, managers can visualize how many vehicles are used and how often. So they will also see how much is not used.
If you decide to reduce the size of your fleet, you will also make significant savings on maintenance costs, insurance, fuel, tires and more.
Maintenance savings
telematics can also optimize maintenance costs. With corrected driving behaviors, parts like tires and brakes can last longer per vehicle, helping them stay on the road and away from repair shops. Staying up to date on maintenance can also help avoid costly immediate repairs. Additionally, preventative maintenance can be managed and scheduled at convenient times to keep vehicles healthy.
These are just some of the key benefits of an effective telematics solution. The possibilities for successful fleet improvement are numerous when telematics software is integrated into a comprehensive fleet management solution, such as the DIGIPARC solution which centralizes all vehicle information and helps fleet managers save more time, improve fleet safety and fully control different costs.
