Remote working puts emphasis on software
Fleet managers are relying on software more than ever as a result of changing work habits.
According to FleetCheck, scattered fleet departments where teams are operating individually from home have driven a growth in demand for fleet management software.
The key development has been the need to have data accessible online by different people working from remote locations, something that isn’t possible if you are using paper-based systems or even spreadsheets.
Peter Golding, managing director: “If you have a small fleet department based in the same location or even the same room, it’s potentially possible to employ paper or spreadsheets for basic data handling, even if those methods have fundamental limitations in terms of their effectiveness.
“However, when that department has been scattered across a number of places, probably working from home, it becomes next to impossible and some kind of online solution is the only answer, hence the increased interest in fleet management software. Of course, while those fleets might be adopting a specialist software product for that core reason, they are also accessing a whole range of tools that will doubtless have a positive impact on the efficiency and safety of their fleet.”
He said this includes features such as the driver walkaround app, which is linked to the need to ensure safety checks are needed for vehicles driven by those who are no longer office based, and software that is capable of handling Preventative Maintenance Inspections.
