Benefits of Mobile Fleet Management Reach Every Department
Fleet management apps have evolved to support end-to-end operational requirements including quoting, scheduling, purchasing, dispatching and invoicing. Being able to count on a tool that allows you to manage and monitor your fleet through your smartphone offers great freedom and a way of proactively dealing with daily operations and issues that may arise.
There are many reasons why fleet owners haven’t taken the step to invest in a mobile fleet management app, but we think the primary reason ties to concerns over costs and return on investment. Whether your job takes you out into the field or you spend most of your time at your desk dealing with administrative or management duties, an operation that utilizes a mobile fleet management app will see the benefits interwoven throughout every department.
Below is a snapshot on how each department of a fleet operation can benefit from mobile fleet management:
For Operators & Drivers:
- Eliminate paper on job sites
- Provide field personnel with all the job details at their fingertips to ensure success
- Complete critical job functions such as safety checklists and capturing signatures
- Submit hours for payroll without having to return to the office
- Ensure safety for your employees and others on the job site
For Dispatchers, Salespeople, Mechanics and Fleet Staff:
- View availability of people and resources in real-time, from anywhere
- Make changes to jobs on the fly
- Improve communication and keep customers happy
- Access digital work orders and track inventory across multiple locations
For Administrative Staff:
- Same-day customer invoicing
- Eliminate duplicate data entry
- Complete payroll fast; employees have access to view hours submitted and approved
- Get the information you need to complete critical tasks in real-time
For Managers and Owners:
- Check on the status of a job or employee on your phone of tablet
- Ensure safety and reduce liability – saving you money and worry
- Track all your people and fleet resources throughout the day from anywhere
- Accrue more meaningful data about your operation to inform future business decisions
- Return on investment is achievable in the first month and continues to grow quarter after quarter
Increased efficiency and reduced operational costs are achievable with an integrated fleet management software system and mobile app. The longer you wait to modernize how your fleet is managed the longer you will remain at a competitive disadvantage within your respective industry. Contact one of our team members if you are interested in how mobile fleet management will work for your operation.
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