Author: Vishal Singh

Manage Diagnostics with OnCommand Connection

The Telematics industry is becoming more transparent allowing fleet managers to efficiently track company fleet and gain engine diagnostic information and measure fleet productivity all using fleet management software.

In today’s economy, companies are trying to reduce operating costs by any or all means. As one of the top business operating expense, fleet managers are under pressure to keep costs as lean as possible while continuing to maintain productivity. This often leads to keeping vehicles on the road for an extended period of time leading to a huge cost build-up in the long run.

Company operations and profitability is most affected during vehicle downtime and to help fleet managers avoid make clouded decisions GoFleet has partnered with OnCommand Connection for engine diagnostic information and immediate maintenance. Basically, a partnership to help identify the potential problem beforehand, lower repair costs and eventually increase fleet uptime.

How Can GoFleet Help?

For Sales Managers:

Offering an effective fleet management program will help sales managers offer an all rounded service i.e. Vehicle + OnCommand Connection. This adds value to the dealership by providing customers with the ability to streamline their business.

How we help you sell more vehicles:

• We add value to your vehicle sales by offering various Fleet Management Programs for resale:
• Oncommand Connect, Tracking, Dispatching, HOS/DVIR Compliance, Reefer Temp Monitoring, Fuel Card Integration and Work Form Programs.
• We help onboard new customers with their Fleet Management Program, enhancing purchasing experience.
• We help your customers understand how to save money and work with your dealership on service, ensuring they come back to you for future purchases.

For Service Managers:

Maximizing service and providing the best customer experience can be especially challenging when you don’t have up to date information on the health of your vehicles.

How we help you increase service and improve customer experience:

• Get up to date odometer and engine hours without having to call the customer
• Get notifications on high priority faults in real-time via OnCommand Connect

To learn more about OnCommand Connection contact us and we will be happy to discuss its benefits and features with you!

Smart Fleet Fuel Management: your next step to maximizing company profits

GPS Tracking currently allows you to track, locate and communicate with drivers in real time. Fleet operation managers use the solution to manage their drivers and maintain their fleet through location tracking and custom reports that address and identify daily operations that need attention. Along with the responsibility of managing both drivers and fleet comes the accountability of lowering operating expenses.

Operating a cost-effective and efficient fleet often requires expertise in fleet expenses. With fuel being one of the largest contributor to the increase in operating costs, it is imperative that fleet managers understand the importance of minimizing expenses that can be controlled and avoided. So, how can you really maximize fuel management?

Smart Fleet Solutions

Managing fuel costs often begin by preventing unauthorized access to fuel supplies and implementing solutions that track your company assets. Although tracking is a small step to fuel management the solution is designed to measure fuel performance by:

• Tracking vehicle and driver behaviours in real-time
• Generating reports and scorecards on how drivers are contributing to fuel costs
• Providing drivers with optimized (fuel-efficient) routes
• Preparing detailed reports to assess the financial impact on fuel while idling, fuel usage and more

The reports provide an insight into the amount of fuel consumed idling or dangerous driving. The system is also able to generate reports that help companies gain tax rebates(IFTA report). IFTA can be generated to help significantly reduce paperwork and compliance burden for fuel tax reporting if vehicle carriers travel in other provinces/states and purchase fuel in one jurisdiction, but use the fuel in another jurisdiction.

As a solutions company we understand the importance of managing fuel-wasting behaviours further leading to integration with third party systems such as Fuel Cards.

A fuel card is similar to a credit card where fuel card transactions, vehicle data and driver behaviours can be tracked by matching vehicle location and the amount filled routinely. Giving fleet managers the knowledge and tools to manage fuel spent; fuel cards will eliminate the amount of receipts submitted regularly and also accurately verify the location of the fill up and amount filled into the vehicle.

Acting as the most secure, efficient and simple way for fill ups, the program will alleviate some of the pressure off fleet managers by allowing them to focus not just on matters of security but also on wider operational concerns.
Fleet managers are able to analyze transactions according to specific criteria’s such as where, when, and by whom the fuel card was used. The system will be able to also provide personalized alerts if a payment occurs outside the “normal” pattern or exceeds a pre-set maximum fill-up limit. This, in turn, means potential fraudulent behavior can be detected early and fleet managers can respond swiftly.

Find out how GoFleet’s fuel management strategies can help you minimize expenses by contacting us at 1-888-998-1122.

Estimate Your Total Savings With Our ROI Calculator

Have you ever estimated how much money your company can save with telematics technology? The implications of using a tracking solution goes beyond improving security and better monitoring employees. It is in fact more useful when organizations understand how the solution can gain true savings and return on investment (ROI).

Along with tracking your employees, it is significantly important to measure your return on investment. Monitoring the location of your vehicles alone will not have a positive impact on your bottom line unless close attention is paid to the difference in time spent idling, number of repairs, negative driver behaviours and more.

For some, the cost of the GPS solution has left fleet managers to avoid investing in tracking. And to help quantify the value of our fleet solution, GoFleet has created a tool to help with your business decisions. The ROI calculator is designed to give you an insight of expenses you could be be potentially saving and it can be customized to meet your business profile to show you how much money can be reinvested back into your company as shown in the example below.

The calculator instantly shows you an estimate of what can be saved if fleet operation managers choose to implement a fleet tracking system. Although these figures are just estimates, there is a chance that companies can save even more when drivers become familiar with the solution and become more productive. To compliment the ROI calculator fleet managers should identify the areas that require improvement prior to installing the tracking solution. This can involve anything from increasing fuel expenses, higher maintenance costs or even decreasing productivity. Identifying the issues that need attention can then help outline the true purpose of the solution by comparing the “before” and “after” figures of cost savings.

In any buying decision it is crucial to explore all your options, read customer reviews, and learn more about the costs involved in the daily operation of your business however it is more important to gain a ROI figure along with the final decision made.

To try our ROI calculator for yourself & see your potential savings,
simply visit our homepage:
gofleet.com