Keeping your fleet vehicles upgraded with the best technology is something that can easily fall behind considering technological evolution never stops. Nevertheless, when you have a consultant to turn to, you can maintain your fleet vehicles to the demands of today.
If it's been a few years since you've used any fleet technology (or you're just starting with new fleet vehicles), it's time to figure how you'll acquire the tech you need.
At Wilmar, Inc., we have an equipment leasing program to place you on the right path. Take a look at the technology you'll need to succeed into the coming decade.
Why You Should Lease Your Equipment Rather Than Buy
It's going to cost a fortune to purchase equipment needed to monitor drivers, your vehicles, and to find fuel-efficient routes.
Things like dash cams and connective technologies generally cost hundreds of dollars when buying new. If you're a startup, you already know your budget is limited enough where you may have to decide between one piece of tech over another.
By leasing your equipment, you're gaining the capital you need to get your business underway. Without this capital, you'll probably be beat out by your competitors before you have a chance to profit.
Thanks to leasing, you'll also be able to enjoy discounts on your monthly leasing fees. Even with discounts, you'll still be able to enjoy the latest technologies rather than using something that quickly becomes outdated.
Leasing Dash Cams
One of the most important pieces of technology you should lease is a dash cam to help you with various situations. First, these help record traffic when your drivers are out on long routes. If an accident occurs, the cam will record everything in hi-def so you can create a burden of proof.
To avoid lawsuits, this is an important aspect to your fleet vehicles. However, dash cams monitor your drivers as well. You've likely had years where your drivers drove routes on their own time they weren't supposed to. Or, they maybe did things against the rules of driver safety.
Now you can find out what they do during their shifts to prove how responsible they really are while on long road trips.
Leasing Connective Technologies
Many fleet vehicles now use built-in wireless connectivity features to help bring alerts when the vehicles need maintenance. General Motors recently released new fleet vehicles with these capabilities.
Having a maintenance plan is very important with your fleet, but only technology gives alerts to take care of things like checking tires or obtaining a new oil filter. Having this connective capability brings a sense of productive fleet management that also leads to better micro-managing of your drivers.
Gaining Access to Mobile Apps
Working with a fleet management consultant can help you gain access to mobile apps (using telematics) that also help monitor maintenance schedules. While you don't have to lease apps, having access to the right ones through experts is an important step.
These apps also help your drivers be able to enter information about their routes as a digital logging system. Now you can rid yourself of forcing your drivers to fill out logs on paper and turn them into your office.
Other apps work like GPS systems as well. When combined with GPS tech built into the vehicles, it gives your drivers useful data on more fuel-efficient routes to take.
When the price of gas soars, you'll find this essential to pare down your budget and create more efficiency during times your drivers drive long distances.
Contact us at Wilmar, Inc. where we offer equipment leasing along with top-tier fleet management in every category.
