Tag Archives: Fleet Management

Economic Guide to Greening Your Fleet With Electric Vehicles Just Released

November 22, 2010 – 8:48 am

he Fleet Electrification Roadmap is a guide that provides insight and analysis on the economics of electric vehicles for fleet management. The Fleet Roadmap recognizes the myriad financial and technological challenges for fleet management in converting a gas-fueled fleet of vehicles to electric.

The analysis within the Fleet Roadmap suggests that with targeted policies in place, fleet adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles could reach 200,000 vehicles by 2015. The report includes the results of a detailed total cost of ownership analysis for electric vehicles in fleets for several different industries.

By Armand G. | Posted in Fleet Emissions, Fleet Management | Also tagged Fleet Vehicles, green fleet | Comments (0)

Make 2011 Fleet Management Projections Based on Actual Data with Free 30 Day Fleet Tracking Trends Demo

November 17, 2010 – 1:04 pm

Ever wondered if a GPS fleet management system would save you money? Well now you can easily find out for free and with no obligation. FieldLogix was designed to help you identify where and how you can make fleets operations leaner and greener. FieldLogix offers a free 30 day demo of its fleet tracking system.

The free demo helps fleet managers to see potential cost savings based on actual fleet tracking data. The Trends Feature helps fleet managers to visualize their fleets idle, speeding, and mileage trends, and assists them to make actionable business decisions.

It allows users to drill down and views historical trending graphs of three key metrics.

1.) Idle Time – The total amount of idling hours for the asset, group, or all, during the specified time range.

2.) Speeding Occurrences – The total number of times the asset, group, or all, traveled in excessive of 65MPH during the specified time range.

3.) Total Mileage – The total miles traveled for the asset, group, or all, during the specified time period.

By Justin K. | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management | Also tagged fleet, Fleet tracking, fleet tracking system, Garmin GPS, GPS, GPS Fleet, GPS fleet tracking | Comments (0)

Develop a Green Fleet Sustainability Program – Alternate Fuel Fleet Vehicles

November 12, 2010 – 3:09 pm

At the Green Fleet Conference 2010 in San Diego last month, David Meisel, Transportation Services Director for PG&E, gave an excellent presentation on Introducing Alternate Fuel Vehicles Into Your Fleet. PG & E is the largest fleet operating in California and one of the largest fleets in the U.S.

Meisel said, “Pacific Gas and Electric Company believes in environmental leadership from an energy, supply chain and green fleet perspective. Greening the fleet makes good business sense – from both an environmental and economic standpoint. Without question, we have a unified front in terms of our commitment to environmental leadership and greening our fleet. Our chairman is actively engaged on issues associated with climate change and we’re supportive of GHG legislation both on the national and international fronts. We’ve also supported California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard and state policies that address climate change, petroleum reduction, and emissions reductions.”

When it comes to choosing the right green fleet mix – one size does not fit all. Different fleets require different solutions. Developing a green supply chain program with an embedded green fleet strategy is challenging but “worth it” because of the cost savings and environmental benefits.

By Justin K. | Posted in Fleet Emissions, Fleet Management | Also tagged fleet, fuel costs, GPS Fleet, green, green fleet, sustainability, vehicles | Comments (0)

GPS Vehicle Tracking Huge Component of Fleet Management

November 8, 2010 – 5:14 am

If your company has more than two vehicles, you have a fleet. As with all components of a business, fleets need managing. Fleet management ensures that overall transportation costs are kept to a minimum. Fleet management is a challenging job and is much more than just knowing where drivers and vehicles are or occasionally checking the oil levels in the fleet vans. With the assistance of modern technology such as GPS devices and vehicle tracking systems, a fleet manager’s job can be much easier.

One of the most fundamental components in fleet management is vehicle tracking. Modern technology in the form of GPS tracking devices has made tracking and diagnostics much more efficient and easier, leading to far more efficient fleet management overall. GPS vehicle tracking systems allow a fleet manager to know exactly where every vehicle in the fleet is at any given time and gives them the opportunity to plan the most efficient routes and reduce waiting time for customers.

An important part of fleet management is duty of care. Fleet management should provide clear policies and guidance for employees who drive on company business. Vehicle tracking systems incorporate software that can build up a profile of a driver’s habits, enabling fleet managers to monitor behavior on the road so you can see exactly how safely company vehicles are being driven.

By Christian W. | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management | Also tagged fleet, Fleet tracking, GPS, gps vehicle tracking, vehicle tracking, vehicle tracking system | Comments (0)

Fleet Tracking System with GPS Costs Less Than You Think

November 3, 2010 – 12:50 pm

Fleet Tracking System with GPS Offers Quick ROI

In today’s tough economy, many small businesses are trying to survive the recession and are not too keen on spending their cash. So the question arises of the ROI of GPS Fleet Tracking. Is investing in a Fleet Tracking System with GPS worth it?

The purpose of a fleet tracking system is to increase productivity and cut costs. Because most of the cost-savings results of implementing a fleet tracking system are immediate and long-lasting – it ends up costing a lot less than you may think. With a GPS enabled fleet tracking system, you can see exactly what is happening when your trucks leave your sight. It’s like being a fly on the wall. For example, you can see exactly how much fuel is being wasted from unnecessary idle time.

By Mike C. | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management, GPS System | Also tagged fleet, Fleet GPS, Fleet Management System, Fleet tracking, fleet tracking system, fleet tracking system with gps, GPS, GPS Fleet, tracking fleet vehicles | Comments (0)

Fleet Management Training Announced at Biggest U.S. Work Truck Show 2011

November 3, 2010 – 11:47 am

Fleet Management Training 2011

The biggest Work Truck Show in the U.S. is going to be at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 8-10, 2011. Work Truck Show 2011 will take place in conjunction with the 47th Annual National Truck Equipment Association Conference. Additionally the Green Truck Summit and other fleet management educational seminars will begin March 7, 2011. There will be several fleet management training sessions, including the following:

1) Fleet Management Symposium:
Designed for all fleet management professionals regardless of industry, this Symposium focuses on best practices and strategies that dramatically impact your fleet and shop financial, operational and productivity performances. Whether you operate a fleet of 10 or 10,000 units, this day-and-a-half intensive program will help you to reduce costs, increase efficiency and make your job easier to do.

By Armand G. | Posted in Fleet Management | Also tagged fleet, fuel, fuel costs, fuel management, truck | Comments (2)

6 Ways Fleets Can Burn Less Fuel

November 2, 2010 – 5:35 pm

Fleet GPS Management System Data with Driver Training Cuts Fuel Costs

Here is a list of the best ways fleet managers can cut vehicle fuel costs.

Educate your fleet management team to train your drivers. Successful fuel management starts with drivers. Proper training can improve fuel efficiency, reduce fuel expenses and vehicle emissions.
Keep the load as light as possible. Excess weight places unnecessary strain on a vehicle’s engine and greatly affects its fuel efficiency.
Use a fuel management system to lower fuel costs and increase productivity. The best systems are telematics enabled systems which overall fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, tracks fuel waste due to idling, speeding, etc., and identifies critical areas to improve efficiency and reduce fleet fuel costs and emissions. Fleet GPS management systems such as FieldLogix can save in wasted time and fuel every day.

By Justin K. | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management | Also tagged fleet, Fleet GPS, fuel costs, vehicle, vehicle tracking, vehicle tracking systems | Comments (0)

How To Immediately Reduce Fleet Management Costs

November 1, 2010 – 4:22 pm

mmediately Reduce Fleet Management Costs with the best GPS Fleet Management System

Modern fleet management tools and technology are changing the way fleet managers look at vehicle fuel consumption. Economic conditions, legal regulations, reduced margins and heavy competition have created a high level of urgency for all fleets to consume fuel in the most effective way possible. Regardless of size, every fleet must pay for fuel, and every penny counts.

All fleet owners and fleet managers seek cost-effective ways to optimize fleet fuel consumption. GPS fleet tracking technology can be one of the most cost effective means to optimize fuel consumption. You can immediately reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% by investing in and utilizing a fleet management system. The best fleet tracking systems, such as FieldLogix, can IMMEDIATELY REDUCE fleet operating costs and provide a positive return on investment (ROI) in less than 6 months.

By Christian W. | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management, GPS System | Also tagged fleet, Fleet GPS, Fleet Management System, Fleet tracking, fleet tracking systems, GPS, GPS Fleet, GPS fleet tracking | Comments (0)

How To Improve Customer Service with Fleet GPS Vehicle Tracking

October 29, 2010 – 2:17 am

Real-time GPS vehicle tracking is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the business world. Smart business managers with employees and assets on the go use a GPS fleet vehicle tracking system to help reduce fuel usage, trim other operating costs, improve fleet productivity and maximize customer service. Whether you manage a fleet of one or hundred, managing vehicles and increasing operating efficiency while improving customer satisfaction can be easy if you have the right tools.

By Justin K. | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management, GPS System | Also tagged customer service, fleet, Fleet GPS, Fleet Management System, Fleet tracking, fleet tracking system, GPS, GPS Fleet, vehicle tracking, vehicle tracking system | Comments (0)

GPS Fleet Tracking System Solutions – Easy Dispatching

October 28, 2010 – 12:31 pm

Find the Closest Vehicle in One Click GPS Fleet Management Systems

Reduce the Amount of Time in Takes for Dispatcher’s to Route the Closest Driver.
Help Drivers Get to Their Destinations Without Hitting Traffic or Getting Lost.
Reduced Response Time Means Happier Customers and More Revenues.
Send New Job and Job Changes Directly to the Driver’s GPS Fleet Tracking Device.
Monitor Driver’s Status as They Complete Work.
Instantly Text Drivers On The Go.

By Fleet GPS Expert | Posted in Fleet GPS, Fleet Management, GPS System | Also tagged fleet, Fleet tracking, fleet tracking system, GPS, GPS Fleet, GPS fleet tracking, system, tracking | Comments (0)