Fleet managers utilize telematics to cut costs, boost efficiency
With fuel prices hovering near the $4 a gallon range, drivers across the industry are looking for ways to cut costs and boost vehicle efficiency. Some fleet managers have turned to telematics to help monitor fleet performance and reduce overall vehicle costs.
Jim Coker, general manager of M.L. Wismer Distributing, Baytown, Texas, said in a statement that his fleet of 64 trucks has experienced a reduction in fuel costs and idling times since using fleet management solutions from Wellesley Hills, Mass.-based Fleetmatics. “We are saving at least 4.5 gallons of gas per week, per vehicle,” he said in a statement. “With more than 60 vehicles, that adds up quickly. It’s saving us $2,835 per month on fuel.”