Telematics expert, TRACKER, is urging fleet managers to understand vehicle usage, servicing and maintenance through telematics to make informed fleet disposal decisions.
Telematics offer a wide range of driver information to help fleet managers monitor vehicle usage, such as the distance a vehicle has covered, the hours it has been in use and the type of journeys it has been on.
The firm even includes the speed a vehicle has been driven at and the time spent idling, offering vital management information.
Yet Bill Raynal, Managing Director for TRACKER, believes that many fleet managers overlook the fact a vehicle tracking system can also help to anticipate vehicle faults and implement better preventative measures. These are fundamental in protecting a vehicle’s final sale price.
“Devaluation is the enemy for fleet managers, which is why it is important to sell unwanted vehicles quickly. A comprehensive picture of how a vehicle has been used can make a significant difference when it comes to its disposal. Buyers like to know that a vehicle has been maintained properly as anything less will command a lower price. Keeping on top of service and maintenance can be a challenge for today’s fleet manager, but telematics can actually provide email and text reminders for servicing and MOT, helping them ensure vehicle certification is up-to-date at all times.”
Effective telematics harness the power of technology to enable fleet managers to monitor driving behaviour, including everything from excessive speeding, to unplanned deviation from a route. By combining all the available data, fleet managers are put firmly in control of the status of their vehicles, driver safety and potential maintenance issues.
