Why data accuracy is your most important fleet asset

You need access to even more data such as industry averages, vehicle averages, year-on-year fleet spend that is calibrated for inflation and fuel price increases. No matter how much data you collect, it is only usable if you know exactly what it means and can put this information to use in optimising your fleet.

As with many industries, the overnight shift to remote working and social distancing meant all face-to-face meetings came to a halt. For companies such as Avis, which prides itself on building strong client relationships, this meant finding new ways to communicate and keeping on top of client needs.?

Everyone from sales departments to support services had to ensure that regular remote client contact was diarised in advance and that there was no risk of instructions or important updates getting lost via virtual communication.

?Making use of a system such as the Avis Mobile Inspection App allows fleet managers to schedule driver self-inspections. It is completely paperless and gives drivers the ability to complete vehicle inspections at a time that is most convenient for them. The fleet manager can track progress (completed vs incomplete) via an interactive web portal.

Fleet managers are usually overwhelmed with endless daily tasks and requests and it is easy for things to slip through the cracks. Working with a fleet partner such as Avis ensures that critical functions receive the attention and focus needed to improve overall fleet performance.

?Customers who make use of Avis Pulse, for example, will get regular driver reports with drill-down functionality giving a good overview of specific driver behaviour that enables fleet managers to identify problem areas and possible training required.

Customised tracking reports are an excellent way to ensure you are collecting all the data required to optimise your fleet. Options such as specific vehicle tracking alerts keep you in control of your fleet, whether you’re working from home or the office.

?Services such as Avis Fleet Interactive give you access to all your fleet information 24 hours a day. This portal gives fleet managers a single platform to manage all fleet operations, access reports, see vehicle and driver locations, track fuel costs and maintenance schedules, and keep track of all fleet expenses.

?Again, all of the above systems rely on accurately tracking and interpreting all types of data.?

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