Terra Logistics

FLEET MANAGEMENT

Optimal utilization of available resources allows a company to reduce operational costs, retain customers, and increase their loyalty. Fleet management enables a company to achieve its set objectives. The Terra Logistics transport control system not only allows for tracking and managing the technical maintenance and repair expenses of the fleet but also ensures that well-maintained vehicles are always available to fulfill orders when needed. The accumulation of historical data and the review of essential information enable the analysis and improvement of fleet management.

Fleet management encompasses the administration of commercial vehicles such as cars, trucks, heavy-duty vehicles, refrigerated units, trains, and more, aiming to ensure their efficient and safe use while maintaining proper upkeep. Regardless of the industry, this can also involve asset tracking and managing various types of equipment, ranging from heavy machinery to trailers.

The primary goals of a fleet management system are to enhance fleet efficiency and productivity while also improving driver safety conditions. This is typically achieved through integrating vehicle tracking, fuel consumption reporting, driver behavior monitoring, and vehicle maintenance management systems.

The visualization of information for each vehicle can be tailored for various types of fleet management, including trucks, trailers, semitrailers, car carriers, buses, and others. Companies are provided with the ability to create their own vehicle types within the Terra Logistics intelligent fleet management system.

Benefit

Depreciation of asset value is a common occurrence for vehicles. Production year, usage period, and technological maintenance contribute to the decrease in the asset value of vehicles. For this reason, implementing a transportation information system makes it easier to monitor the fleet, helping companies forecast their future asset procurement budgets.

The use of fleet management software in a logistics company aids in monitoring the entire fleet and drivers. Starting from the vehicle’s location, its route, distance, and time taken, to loading and unloading points. This way, one can effectively supervise their assets.

Fleet maintenance and the lifecycles of vehicles are often areas that pose significant financial stress on a company. However, transportation systems provide everything necessary to establish a maintenance schedule that suits the fleet, helping manage maintenance costs such as accumulated mileage, engine hours, and fuel consumption. The Terra Logistics fleet management system also enables monitoring of vehicle downtime, detecting issues, and tracking repairs.

FLEET MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONALITY:

  • The system manages both owned and leased vehicle data;
  • Using an interface with real-time vehicle tracking system, speed, odometer, fuel refilling, and other data are recorded, allowing for analysis;
  • A register of vehicle documents and monitoring of their validity;
  • Automatic distribution of fuel expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why is it convenient to use a tool for fleet management? Because all the necessary information is visible in real-time, in one place, and can be accessed through any internet-connected mobile device. The fleet management system is accessible from anywhere, making communication with employees easier and task assignment more efficient.
  • How do the tool’s features assist in fleet management? A fleet management module is designed for managing the fleet, allowing monitoring of vehicle condition by receiving information from the tracking equipment installed in vehicles. Vehicle documents are easily managed, including their validity, driver assignments, and task assignments. By integrating route planning, it’s possible to monitor vehicle occupancy, movement, working hours, and task completion.