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Field Service Glossary

What is Fleet Management?

Fleet management encompasses the tracking, maintenance, and optimization of a company's vehicles. For field service businesses, fleet management includes GPS tracking of truck locations, fuel consumption monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and ensuring every vehicle is properly stocked with equipment and materials. Effective fleet management reduces fuel costs, prevents breakdowns that disrupt the schedule, and provides accountability for where vehicles are throughout the day.

Example

A lawn care company with 6 trucks uses GPS fleet tracking to confirm that crews are on-route, monitor idle time, and schedule oil changes based on actual mileage rather than guessing. They reduce fuel spend by 18% in the first quarter.

Related Terms

Route OptimizationGeofencingMobile Workforce ManagementDispatch

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