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How to avoid or reduce fleet downtime

Reducing needless time and money is a priority for any part of your business – not least your fleet.

Whenever your vehicles are out of action, that downtime becomes a drain on your time and resources, alongside all the other tasks on your to-do list. Your drivers need vehicles they can rely on to keep them on the road.

 

So, here are our top tips to avoid or reduce downtime disruption, with Alphabet’s around-the-clock support.

Reduce fleet downtime: our top tips

Routine inspections and maintenance

Regular upkeep of your fleet is crucial to ensure your vehicles are safe to use, perform well and stay compliant with regulations. To this end, daily inspections are the best way to help maintain your fleet. Make sure your drivers check the vehicle before every journey and report any issues or warning signs they spot as soon as possible.

Track maintenance records

Tracking and monitoring the past and current health of your vehicles is key. That way, you have easy access to all the information you need about your fleet, and an overview of how to manage it. You drivers can do this by using our Alphabet app.

Driver training

Investing in your drivers is important. After all, they’re the ones who are out on the road every day representing your business. Bad driving habits such as speeding can lead to accidents, which are costly in terms of vehicle repair, insurance, fines, time loss, reputation and wellbeing. Having robust training in place ensures your drivers are always up to date on the latest road safety rules. So, you can be confident your fleet is running smooth

Use telematics

Tools such as telematics systems enable you to monitor vehicle performance, driver behaviour, fuel consumption and journeys . This game-changing technology is on the rise because it helps companies make better, data-driven decisions to avoid downtime and optimise fleets and plan journeys more effectively.

Implement safety procedures

Safety is paramount. As well as having robust training in place for drivers, it’s also vital to keep safety procedures up to date, so everyone knows what to do (and what not to do) to reduce risk and act responsibly. we recommend reviewing your safety procedures as often as possible and communicating any changes promptly to your drivers.

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