Must-have fleet management software for optimal performance

Harnessing the right software to manage your fleet can save you time and money, and help improve safety. We can help you choose the solutions for your fleet.

Just as technology is making the rest of our lives smoother, faster and easier, there is an entire ecosystem of software solutions designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of managing a vehicle fleet in Australia. From vehicle tracking systems and route optimisation to maintenance scheduling, fuel management and even driver performance monitoring, it seems there is a solution for every scenario and business, no matter how big or small.

But with so many options out there, and each one claiming to be the best, thanks to the latest, cutting-edge technology, how do you know which software solution is right for you?

As ever, finding the right software that’s tailored to your specific needs is crucial in running your fleet and won’t only help to reduce costs and improve performance but can also improve driver safety and decrease the risk of vehicle damage. Here are some of the best software solutions available right now.

Vehicle Tracking Systems – Verizon Connect

Tracking a vehicle fleet via GPS has been a core weapon in a fleet manager’s arsenal since the 1990s and today’s systems don’t only provide near real-time tracking anywhere in the country, the software can also supply a vast array of additional information, including run times, engine diagnostics, driver hours and even alerts on driver behaviour, such as speeding or dangerous events. Even better, this vast array of useful information is delivered in an easy-to-digest format to help you make decisions that will improve the efficiency and safety of your fleet.

Many companies provide GPS tracking software in Australia, ranging from large telecommunication brands to more specialised organisations, but one of the most feature-rich and easy-to-use platforms is Verizon Connect

. Verizon is a leader in connected vehicle mobility platforms and Verizon Connect offers everything from real-time vehicle tracking and fuel management to maintenance records and can even analyse your data to recognise trends and patterns that could be improved.

Verizon Connect is also highly customisable, meaning you can tailor the software to suit your specific needs. The pricing structure is impressively flexible and Verizon offers its clients plans specifically designed for their businesses to ensure you aren’t paying for features you don’t need.

Route optimisation – Adiona Tech

The world of route optimisation software can seem bafflingly complex and crowded. Choosing the right solution for your fleet is crucial, and ensuring your drivers are travelling on the quickest and most efficient route will dramatically improve productivity and profitability.

Picking software that is user-friendly and also able to analyse traffic patterns, driving conditions, the number of stops needed, and be able to react to incidents like traffic accidents, is key. NSW-based start-up Adiona Tech

is at the forefront of this space with its FlexOps platform, which harnesses artificial intelligence to select the best route for a growing list of small and large companies. With a proven track record of dramatically reducing its customers’ average delivery times, shortening their average route distances and helping to reduce fuel consumption, Adiona’s platform is also able to calculate and track your fleet’s carbon emissions.

Driver monitoring – Brightmile and Teletrac Navman's AI-enabled fleet-management platform

The safety of your drivers and their vehicles is paramount and most fleet management solutions offer features that promote safe driving practices. One of the best is Brightmile

which uses a user-friendly app to assess and coach drivers on five pillars of driving behaviour: risk, speeding, distraction, and fatigue. The app can even compare your drivers and rank them on a leaderboard to promote friendly competition and also has a driving coach feature to help improve driving behaviour.

Teletrac Navman’s software is another leading software solution that, among its many features, uses cameras to detect risky driver behaviour. It’s also able to provide real-time alerts to help drivers improve their efficiency and reduce the chances of them being involved in an accident.

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