An online fleet management system is the ideal solution when it comes to saving money on your global fleet costs, locating and protecting vehicles and ensuring the highest safety standards are upheld by your team... not to mention all the other advantages. The benefits are undoubtedly significant and often persuade fleet managers, logistics directors and owners of modest to large businesses to take the first step towards investing in this technology.
But before the actual decision to purchase and implement the online fleet management solution is made, there is usually a research phase customers undergo which can be positive on one hand, but may also lead to misconceptions regarding costs and just exactly what the technology can or cannot do—ultimately, this might result in fleet managers getting cold feet!
What are the things directors or fleet managers really don’t want to hear about online fleet management solutions; that prevent them from appreciating the full potential of this tool?
Let’s have a look at them.
1. “This is the price of the GPS tracking system”.
OK, you might not be happy to invest this kind of money, especially if you are responsible for cutting fleet costs and under constant pressure to use your limited budget wisely. But this is possibly due to not fully grasping the fact that the price you are going to pay out initially is actually less than the amount you will save if you start to use a tech solution for the management of your fleet.
2. “You have to tell your staff”.
Telling your staff you need to install technology is necessary and will only help to correctly implement the system more successfully. Ultimately, you won’t be able to conceal the fact, and really need to communicate transparently with your staff. It might be a change for your team but in the long run, it will positively impact on their welfare as drivers and employees. If you need some advice on how to introduce GPS technology, or online fleet management solutions, you can have a look at our implementation kit or at our post on how to tell your staff. And, of course, let us know how you get on!
3. “You have to sign a 2-year contract”.
This is not necessary with all technology providers. We understand getting an online fleet management system could already seem like a challenge for you, even if great results and savings can be ensured. We understand some of those concerns, which is why Transpoco offers you the chance to enjoy the benefits of SynX without tying you to a long contract. Get in touch with us and we promise you never have to hear that particular sentence. :-)
