September 12, 2004

Fleet Management Software

Need to keep track of your rolling stock? Fleet management software helps you stay on top of that vehicle collection. The latest fleet management software uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to pinpoint the location of each and every vehicle at any given point in time. But fleet management software is not all about the whiz bang stuff. Rather, it can focus on a variety of criteria, where the seemingly mundane makes or breaks a budget ...

Maintenance schedule management is one of the most important features of a comprehensive fleet management program. By ensuring that preventive maintenance is performed, expensive repairs can be avoided down the road. Is it as simple as keeping the oil changed? Well, lets just say that's just a start. Following (or bettering) the manufacturer's maintenance schedule goes a long way to helping a vehicle lead a long and healthy life. A solid fleet management software solution will make it easier to adhere to that schedule. For the longer you can extend the productive life of a vehicle, the better.

Whether you use an in-house repair shop or an outside garage, comprehensive record keeping of repairs is a big positive, as well. Mechanics are a step ahead of the game when they can look at the records and know exactly when and why a part was replaced. Cumulative information on tire wear can help the fleet manager make better informed decisions with regard to the specification of replacements.

Fleet tracking is a mission critical application with many companies that use fleet management software. With GPS, you can know exactly where your rolling hardware is ... whether it's a truck that's just around the corner and about to make a delivery, or a technical engineer stuck in a traffic jam on the Interstate.

You'll find a wide range of fleet management software solutions, with programs from Agile, Chevin, collectiveData, FleetMax, McLeod, RTA, TATEMS, Squarerigger, Teletrac, and many other vendors.

Posted by geekbooks at September 12, 2004 06:25 PM


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