Reducing Fleet Downtime Using A Fleet Management System

By Lindsey Walker, NEXGEN Asset Management

Do you have a large number of vehicles in your fleet? Is unplanned fleet vehicle downtime your biggest nightmares? If your answer is an anxious yes, then you need computerized maintenance management systems in your company. Since fleet downtime would also impact your costs and profitability severely, you must aim to minimize it. Let’s see 4 ways to do so.

Choosing the Right Vehicles

The kind of vehicle you choose to include in your fleet will make a huge difference. Opt for vehicles that are easier and cheaper to repair. Check how much it would cost to repair different vehicles in the fleet and figure out their insurance details. Choose vehicles whose spare parts are easy to find and which can be repaired in a short period of time without requiring a lot of labor.