HOW AUTOMATION IS TRANSFORMING THE FLEET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY CHEVIN FLEET New advancements in automation, ranging from telematics and big data to accident management systems, have completely transformed modern fleet management. In 2020, the adoption of fleet management technology increased by 8%. A recent study also shows that 22% of fleet companies now fully automate selecting and dispatching drivers for each job. Twenty-six percent also fully automate expense management. As automation in the vehicle industry continues to evolve, fleet companies must leverage these technologies to improve driver safety and grow their business. Here are three ways automation is shaping the future of fleet management. Enables powerful data retrieval and analysis Research shows that 30% of fleet decision makers use telematics data on driving behaviour to improve safety. Automated data collection and analysis tools allow fleet companies to extract valuable vehicle data, such as speed, kilometres travelled, oil condition and fuel consumption. Manual data collection not only takes time and effort, but is also prone to costly human error. Capturing data digitally and in real-time helps fleet managers plan ahead, improve fuel management systems, and increase vehicle safety and productivity. Supports vehicle connectivity and predictive maintenance The goal of predictive maintenance is to anticipate and resolve issues quickly to minimise downtime and lost revenue. Today, 64% of fleet managers are currently using GPS fleet tracking technologies in their organization. In the fleet industry, real-time telematics data is used to proactively spot truck failures and track the maintenance needs of vehicles. Engineering and machine learning capabilities are combined to create intuitive on-board computers and allow better connectivity. Improved connectivity, in turn, allows seamless collection of vehicle and driver data. Using this information, fleet managers can quickly schedule repairs and prevent critical failures. Improves fleet safety Automated brake prediction capabilities enable fleet managers to anticipate brake wear and track the health and ability of a vehicle to stop within a reasonable distance. Around 42% of fleet managers saw a decrease in safety incidents since using fleet tracking software to monitor driver behaviour and notify them of traffic conditions, weather-related disruptions, and other critical situations. Automated alerts can deliver all types of vital information, such as instructions for diagnostics and even locations of the nearest restrooms and gas stations. Automation provides in-depth information about every vehicle anywhere at any time. This allows fleet companies to monitor driver behaviour, prevent delays, keep track of vehicle conditions and respond to emergencies swiftly and effectively. RESOURCES: https://www.chevinfleet.com/fuel-management-system/ https://www.g2.com/articles/fleet-management-statistics https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/333232 https://www.webfleet.com/en_gb/webfleet/blog/fleet-safety-technologies-and-how-to-adopt-them/ https://www.smmt.co.uk/industry-topics/technology-innovation/connected-autonomous-vehicles/ https://medium.com/@prusight/smart-fleet-how-automation-has-revolutionized-fleet-management- b4712c3f6e17