{"id":5601,"date":"2022-03-31T16:23:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T10:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/?p=5601"},"modified":"2022-03-31T16:23:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T10:53:07","slug":"how-to-improve-fleet-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-fleet-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Impactful Ways to Improve Fleet Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every fleet company is different, as are the people who run them. Regardless of whether you operate a fleet of last-mile delivery trucks, school buses, facilities trucks, or passenger cars, your goal is the same: to increase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And besides, you know that by doing so, you will be able to outperform your competitors and scale your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a fleet manager, you are typically required to wear several hats, which means you must be mindful of multiple areas that affect your operations. 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diving into how you can improve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleets productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let us first understand what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is<\/b><b>\u00a0Fleet Productivity<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work done by your fleet in a given amount of time is referred to as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is the outcome of optimizing your fleet&#8217;s operations and processes to use the fewest resources possible. To put it another way, it means, making the most of your fleet while saving both time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a fleet manager, this may appear to be unknown territory, demanding significant research, as well as a well-structured strategy. Nonetheless, fleet productivity can be tracked and hence improved. How? Read on to find out how.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Improve Fleet Productivity?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Be Stringent With Your Maintenance Schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday wear and tear, as well as corrosion, reduce a truck&#8217;s productivity, and in turn your fleet&#8217;s productivity. Corrosion, a primary source of engine difficulties, can be detected by regular maintenance inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule monthly car inspections. Prescheduled maintenance will maintain driver safety and rectify small issues before they become major problems. <\/span><span style=\"color: #1eacb2;\"><a style=\"color: #1eacb2;\" href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/gps-vehicle-tracker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GPS tracking software<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, automates the process of maintenance scheduling and reporting to help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve fleet productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and, eventually, profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #1eacb2;\"><a style=\"color: #1eacb2;\" href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/fuel-monitoring-system\"><b>Be Wary Of Your Fuel Costs<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel is the most significant investment in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fuel waste might occur as a result of improper routing or poor driving habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By monitoring vehicles using GPS tracking software, you can optimize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reduce fuel expenses even further. Educating drivers about activities that result in excessive fuel use, as well as establishing a fuel conservation plan and expenditure program, will help ensure you&#8217;re maximizing fuel efficiency to save money.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/driver-scorecards\/\"><span style=\"color: #1eacb2;\"><b>Monitor Driver Behaviour<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fleet tracking systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used to track drivers for risky behavior. Driver tracking systems determine where each driver is and what they are doing. Unsafe driving practices such as fast bends, sudden braking, speeding, inattentive driving, or jump starts can all lead to accidents and hurt drivers and others. Driving tracking technology also augments timesheets and determines which drivers would gain from safe driving training programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Manage Idling<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although not all idling is preventable, such as in traffic jams, there are various instances in which it can and should be reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive idling costs not only fuel but also time, as idle vehicles are not delivering goods or going to their next working site. Idling can also increase the burden and engine hours on your fleet, requiring more regular maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to implement good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practices considering your fleets are the most valuable asset to your organization. <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/fleet-management-solutions\"><span style=\"color: #1eacb2;\">LocoNav&#8217;s <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #1eacb2;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet management<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systems <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help ensure that your fleets are properly maintained in order to maximize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and revenues.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every fleet company is different, as are the people who run them. 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