FleetDrive 33 - February 2022 | Page 4

Top 3 Fleet Industry Trends for 2022

WORDS BY ANBY ALCOMENDAS

The past couple of years had been nothing short of turbulent as the global pandemic brought on challenges for everyone including the fleet industry . Between supply chain disruptions , limited mobility , and financial strain , fleet managers have learned to navigate a “ new normal ” in their day-to-day operations .

As we move full speed ahead into 2022 , we expect the fleet industry to continue to evolve as it adapts to new challenges and opportunities in lowering costs , keeping drivers safe , and keeping our say-to-day operations running smoothly . Here are three of the trends that will likely shape the fleet industry this year :
Automation and Technology Will Be the Name of the Game
This year , automation will continue to play a pivotal role in fleet management . Fleet management software and solutions will become indispensable as it helps in streamlining dayto-day operations . These systems will not only help in automating workflows , but it will also help improve collaboration by allowing for real-time communication . Fleet tracking systems will also allow fleet operators to monitor business operators remotely . Tracking and visualization technologies can help fleet managers monitor their fleet ,
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