Fleet management
The 11-point checklist to getting started
As your company grows, it's important to assess how well your fleet management program is doing.
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Driver Safety
Do you offer a safe driving program and incentives for safe drivers? Do your drivers understand how telematics keeps them safe?
Inspection & Maintenance
Do you and your team perform regular vehicle maintenance and safety inspections? Are these inspections accurately performed and logged?
Fleet Management Software
Have you switched over to digital document management and fleet monitoring using fleet management software?
Staff Performance and Productivity
Do you monitor aggressive driver behavior (i.e. harsh braking, excessive idling) to prevent accidents and liabilities? Do you have a system to keep track of driver productivity when they’re on the road?
Asset Management and Scheduling
Do you keep an accurate inventory of all vehicles, assets and supplies? Are you keeping track of who uses which vehicles/assets and when during scheduling and dispatch?
Route Planning, Optimization and Logs
Are your routes always efficient, to minimize fuel and wage costs? Are all trips logged in a compliant manner?
Hiring
Do you properly screen all your drivers before hiring them? (I.e. eyesight testing, health assessment, drug screening, driving skills)
Training & Onboarding
Do you offer a comprehensive onboarding program, complete with risk policies and an updated driver handbook?
Compliance
Is your fleet legally compliant (i.e. licensing, insurance, accident management policies)? Are you confident about your records in case of an audit?
Vehicle Acquisition, Disposal & Remarketing
Do you have policies in place for vehicle acquisition, replacement and downsizing?
Fleet Costs
Are you preparing accurate forecasts and staying within budget? Have you identified and implemented effective ways to reduce fleet costs?
Review your Score
Mostly Yes
You’re a fleet management rockstar! Your fleet is in great hands under such strong leadership. Keep up the great work. If you noticed a few areas that could be improved, make sure to follow up on them to maximize your fleet’s ROI.
Mostly Sometimes
You’re doing great, but every business always has room for improvement. To maximize productivity and reduce fleet costs with minimal effort, consider using a fleet management software like Logifleet. With better software, training and communication, you’ll be well on your way to running a successful fleet.
Mostly No
No worries, every fleet management program is a work in progress. As your fleet grows, you’ll likely need the help of fleet management software to reduce your team’s administrative burdens. Transitioning to a digital solution frees up staff time and helps fleet managers make better decisions, faster. You’ll see instant process improvements, savings and a great ROI.
Improve team productivity and reduce costs now with Logifleet.
