Managing your fleet is a full-time job, and staying current on industry trends is crucial to keep your company at the top of its game. Technologies, safety standards, and performance measurements can change seemingly overnight. But the changes don’t have to be overwhelming. Here, we’ll take a quick look at some of the biggest trends impacting fleet management in 2023 and how you can adapt to the times.
Telematics
Your fleet doesn’t exist in a vacuum. To keep your vehicles running smoothly and efficiently, from manufacturers and map/GPS providers to warehouse managers and more. When everyone is on the same page, operations run better for everyone involved.
The transportation industry is realizing that interconnected networks are key to success. Telematics service providers work to integrate their systems with the global transportation network, creating a data network that can grow and adapt as quickly as the world itself does. When everyone is connected, it’s infinitely easier to get a customized user experience or implement new solutions with your existing technology.
Automation and Artificial Intelligence
In the same vein, automation and AI are pushing telematics (and the transportation industry in general) forward. It’s no longer necessary to keep an office full of paper records when automation can streamline all your documents in a matter of minutes. When automation can handle the day’s most tedious tasks, you can invest that time in the parts of your business that you’re truly passionate about.
In terms of AI, this evolving tech can save fleet managers hours of headache when planning for the future. The fleet management industry is seeing huge progress in using AI to predict when vehicles may need maintenance, analyze driver behavior and ensure driver safety, identify opportunities for improved fuel efficiency, and more.
Fleet Cards and Card Management
Many fleets have moved away from the days of using business credit cards for every purchase, particularly fuel. Fleet fuel cards allow fleet managers to better track their drivers’ fuel purchases, often leveraging telematics and automation for the full experience. Fleet card management systems can quickly compile data for reports, reveal driver spending patterns, and identify areas of potential improvement in fuel efficiency.
Guttman Energy is proud to offer one of the most praised fleet card programs in the Northeast. Our cards are accepted at more than 65,000 service stations across the country, so you can rest assured your drivers never have to worry about finding fuel. You’ll have access to a convenient portal that tracks fuel purchases and gives you total control over your cards and your budget. If you ever have questions or need help troubleshooting, our team is just a phone call away. Your company will have a personal representative who gets to know your business goals and helps you utilize Guttman’s services to push your company forward.
Our team works with fleets of all sizes, personalizing solutions for every client and keeping them ahead of the trends. For more information about Guttman Energy’s fleet card program or any of our other services, contact us today!
