FLEETDRIVE
7 Tips to a Successful Telematics Transition
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Establish
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The worst thing you and your team can do is simply to implement a system and just hope you ’ ll figure out how to use it later . Make sure you know what type of data you ’ d like to track and what changes you hope to see as a result . Make sure you don ’ t get lost in all of the exciting new capabilities that you lose sight of your original vision .
Shop around
There are a myriad of different telematics providers out there , so don ’ t feel like you need to settle for the first one that you approach . Look for a provider that offers reliable technology and customer service that also aligns with your stated goals , rather than settling for a quick fix .
Try before you buy
You can often demo a product before you commit to installing it across your entire fleet . Make sure you give the technology a try in a real-world environment so that you can see first hand how it would work across your organisation .
Have the ROI ready to go
Perhaps the hardest point of any purchase as a fleet manager is getting higher management to support your idea . Make sure that you are confident that your plan will provide a solid ROI and be willing to articulate exactly how to others within your organisation .
Get your drivers involved
Sharing your plans and goals with your drivers as you go will make them more likely to embrace changes within the fleet . Encourage their feedback and take the time to listen to their concerns and address them . As with all things in life people generally are more open to new ideas if they hear that their voices are being heard .
Have an installation plan
Implementing telematics in most cases will be something that will be rolled out to your fleet over a period of time . Make sure you have a full list of every vehicle that you plan to install telematics to and create a schedule that will minimise downtime and interruptions . There are bound to be disruptions within any changeover , but proper planning can minimise it greatly .
Contact your insurance company
Telematics can have a massive impact on the overall safety of your fleet , so make sure to let your insurer know that you are installing them . They might be willing to reduce the cost of your overall coverage , which can provide significant savings in the long term .
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