Mobile fleet management solutions are growing increasingly popular as fleets work to make their drivers’ lives easier. According to an article in Fleet Owner, such technology also plays an important role in improving vehicle maintenance.
Here are five reasons you should consider using mobile technology to increase efficiency and save money.
Less paperwork: It’s cumbersome for drivers to carry paper forms to get proof of delivery signatures. Plus, drivers have to keep track of those forms to ensure they aren’t lost. Today’s mobile fleet management solutions allow for signature captures right on the screen. Signatures are stored on the device itself so there’s a permanent record.
Easy and quicker to use: Drivers complete routine tasks like tracking orders and reconciling returns faster when using mobile devices. Less time spent on these non-driving chores means more time behind the wheel, which is where truck drivers want to be.
More accurate information: Manual data entry is bound to lead to errors. When copying numbers it is easy to transpose them, and there’s also the issue of legibility. Having drivers use mobile devices is critical to ensuring the data you get is accurate and readable.
Simplifies inspections: Having the inspection forms on a mobile device makes the process easier and less time-consuming. In addition, information on the electronic inspection form is more accurate. You can use this more complete and accurate inspection information to set preventive maintenance inspection schedules based on the condition of the vehicle. You’ll also be able to see failure trends and then schedule service campaigns to repair problems before they lead to on-road breakdowns or CSA violations.
Aids in driver recruiting: Pol Sweeney, chief technology officer for Airclic, tells Fleet Owner that most drivers today are over the age of 35. But fleet owners know they need to attract younger drivers to replace retiring baby boomers. Younger people, especially millennials, have grown up using technology. Fleets that have made technology investments are more likely to attract younger drivers who expect to be able to use the same devices in their work lives that they do in their personal lives.
Mobile technology has already changed the way fleets operate. As more applications are developed, incorporating mobile fleet management solutions into your fleet maintenance processes is likely to pay big dividends.
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