FLEETDRIVE
If we focus on getting the basics right it can be
a really rewarding business to be involved in, I’d
definitely recommend it to others.
and any imitative like this is well supported
throughout the organisation.
In a general sense, how useful are telematics
in improving your overall fleet operations?
We have definitely improved our operational
efficiencies by having the GPS telematics
installed across our fleet. We now have the
ability to know where our drivers are at all
times, which is important not just from a health
and safety perspective but also because it
allows us to point our technicians and field
work force onto their next closest job.
What advice would you give for those that
are starting out in fleet management or
looking to head into that area?
I think building a strong and trusted
supply network is really important and
also having face-to-face communication is
very helpful over and above emailing. As a
Fleet Manager, you can sort out the majority
of business issues and problems by talking
to people face-to-face rather than sending
communications back and forth.
Generally speaking, the fundamentals of
Fleet Management are very simple. Our
role is to order the correctly specified car
for the customer, deliver it on time, and
take the old car away. I mean it’s a lot more
complicated than that, but sometimes
Fleet Managers can over-complicate what
the role is all about. If we focus on getting
the basics right it can be a really rewarding
business to be involved in, I’d definitely
recommend it to others.
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