There are wasted dollars in fleet budgets. The overwhelming majority of fleet managers are good stewards of corporate funds, so budgetary waste is not blatant but often comprised of the cumulative impact of hidden inefficiencies.
A fleet policy is a living document, flexible enough to adapt to evolving business priorities, developing industry trends, and changing industry best practices and standards.
When developing or re-evaluating fleet policy, there are many issues that must be addressed, and these issues can vary by company and industry segment.. As such, you should solicit the participation of all affected user departments. A fleet policy should not remain static.
Fleet policy begins and ends with the fleet manager, a living and continually updated document, and no exceptions.
Fleet safety policies are crucial for establishing expectations, rules, procedures, and punishments. Here's how to turn your fleet's policies into a formal safety program.
Developing a strong fleet policy takes significant time, collaborative discussions, corporate allies, and many working iterations of the final document.
There are a number of “hidden” costs to offering employees the personal use of a company vehicles. It negatively impacts the resale value of a vehicles. On average, personal use accounts for 15-18% of the overall miles accumulated during a vehicle’s service life. This blog will explore the various other hidden costs of providing personal use.
In addition to selecting fuel-efficient assets, another way to control fuel spend is to modify driving behavior, a key variability in fuel economy. The difference between the most and least efficient drivers is a 30% difference in fuel consumption.
With an expected drop in vehicle supply, fleet operators must reassess maintenance practices, driver training, and vehicle policies while looking to alternative vehicle sources to keep business moving.
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing fleet safety protocols as revealed in my recent survey of commercial fleet managers that identified the top safety challenges currently facing their fleets.
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