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What is fleet management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fleet comprises all the vehicles owned or leased by a company for its activities. This fleet may be dedicated to transporting goods or people, depending on the organization’s specific needs. Fleet management involves the complete supervision of vehicles throughout their lifecycle within the fleet

Fleet management enables a director or designated manager to obtain an overview of all the means of mobility owned by his or her company. What’s in it for you? Daily monitoring of the fleet.

What are the challenges of fleet management?\u2028
<\/strong>Fleet management presents major challenges for companies. Cost optimization, driver safety, economic, ecological and regulatory considerations… We explain everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Save money in the short, medium and long term<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Reducing vehicle fleet costs means optimizing logistics costs, including fuel, maintenance and insurance.
– Calculating and understanding your TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)<\/a> is essential to effectively assess and manage the expenses associated with each vehicle in your fleet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is TCO?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) refers to the total amount spent by the user of an asset during its life cycle within the company.in the case of fleet management, TCO encompasses all costs relating to vehicles, including purchase or rental, maintenance, storage, etc.tCO calculations take into account both direct and indirect costs. It’s an interesting indicator to calculate when it comes to controlling fleet costs. Note that it can vary from company to company<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Ensuring driver safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fleet management also involves ensuring the safety of drivers, which means :
– Prevent the risk of accidents by ensuring strict control of vehicles;
– plan maintenance tasks ;
– train drivers in proper vehicle maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. Respecting environmental issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The regulations now in force in Europe concerning pollutant gas emissions are forcing companies to manage their fleets. In France, the “Loi d’Orientation des Mobilit\u00e9s” requires private companies with fleets of over 100 vehicles to meet quotas for low-emission vehicles when renewing their fleets.to comply with these regulations, several solutions can be envisaged. For example, the acquisition of vehicles with minimized CO2 emissions, or raising drivers’ awareness of eco-driving techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fleet management tools
to help you on a daily basis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Managing a fleet of vehicles is an essential function, as it influences the company’s profits and general operations. Also known as Car Fleet Management, this involves looking after vehicles, maintenance, leasing, taxation, choice of cars, etc. Fleet management can take different forms, depending on the size of the company, the number of vehicles in the fleet and the company’s needs. To ensure effective fleet management, we particularly recommend the use of a company car policy and decision-making tools..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Optimized fleet management: 3 essential tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1: The Car Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Car Charter, also known as the Car Policy, plays an essential role in defining the rules for the use and allocation of vehicles within a company. It provides employees with a catalog of pre-selected vehicles to suit their specific needs. Drawn up in collaboration with the company’s general management, fleet manager, drivers and finance department, it regulates the use of vehicles for professional activities. Although the introduction of a vehicle charter is not compulsory, it is strongly recommended to involve all stakeholders and make the day-to-day management of the fleet safer and simpler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2: Telematic boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These units provide a wealth of information relevant to fleet management. And for good reason: they not only record itineraries, but also driver behavior (compliance with speed limits, routes defined by the fleet manager, etc.). With these, the fleet manager can deduce information on fuel consumption or the lifespan of parts, for example. Depending on the service provider, telematics units can also be used to analyze factors such as mileage.
Did you know?<\/strong> It’s possible to install telematics boxes in your commercial vehicles or other vehicles! However, most new vehicles are equipped with original equipment units, which provide the same information as the telematics version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3: Fleet management software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fleet management software offers a complete solution for optimizing efficient fleet management, by collecting and centralizing precise information. These tools enable you to collect a wide range of data, such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\n