2020 was a year characterized by unpredictability, and during that time many industries were forced to innovate and adopt new operational standards in a short period of time. And of course, the fleet management industry was no exception.

Staying on top of these changes and fluctuations is the key to survival. To make sure that your business stays ahead of this curve in the new year, you’ll need to know what’s new in fleet management. 

The Most Promising 2021 Trends in Fleet Management

With remote management possibilities and technological advances, commercial fleet management will be experiencing some interesting changes. Here’s what we’re anticipating for the year ahead:

1. Remote Fleets

If there’s one big thing that we learned from 2020 it’s that your team can’t always all be in one place—even you want them to be. As a result, we’re seeing businesses put a lot of effort into establishing remote fleet management processes, particularly for medium duty trucks that are likely to spend a lot of time on the road.

So what does a remote fleet require? You’ll need to have the right software in place to ensure connectivity from any location, as well as a fleet roadside assistance provider who can reach your vehicle’s location regardless of where your driver experienced a malfunction.

2. Sanitation and Safety Concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many businesses to refocus their efforts on providing a safe and sanitized environment for drivers. The idea of maintaining this new, cleaner standard far into the future is something many organizations are now adopting. 

Make sure that all commercial vehicles in your fleet have on-board sanitization supplies like hand sanitizer and clean masks, and implement protocols that require your drivers to adhere to pre-defined health and safety measures when they’re on the road—for their own safety and the safety of others.

3. 5G Utilization

5G is here, and it’s changing a lot about how businesses run their fleets. 5G fleet management will allow for faster and more reliable connectivity, which has shown promise in boosting productivity and minimizing downtime. To keep up with the fast-paced environment, we recommend making the switch to 5G as soon as possible. You’ll be able to better track and monitor the location and progress of your drivers, as well as analyze your data for faster analytics.

4. Electric Fleet Vehicles

It’s becoming easier and more affordable than ever to help protect the environment from your fleet’s carbon footprint. And, going electric with your medium-duty trucks and cars is good for your bottom line, too. Experts are predicting that electric vehicles may soon be comparable to gas vehicles in cost-efficiency, and they’ll offer big savings in other ways too. The current cost analysis for an electrically-powered vehicle just $0.03 per mile compared to the current $0.16 per mile of gas-powered vehicles.

You can’t predict everything that’s to come, but you can look back to see what lessons you might learn for the future. In 2021, it’s all about mitigating the risk factors that made last year so tenuous for many in the industry, as well as figuring out ways to start incorporating tomorrow’s next big technologies.

Some things never change though, and that includes the need for reliable fleet roadside assistance. Learn about our small business roadside assistance plans and contact us today to find out exactly what our team can do to keep your business protected.

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Commercial fleet roadside assistance plans are essential for both small and large businesses seeking cost-efficient methods of protecting their fleets. For business owners who may heavily rely on transportation, keeping your vehicles, and therefore your drivers, safe is sometimes the most important factor in maintaining overall efficiency.

Every owner is looking to make the best, smartest decisions for their business. Ensuring fleet coverage is extremely important in guaranteeing both the safety of your workforce and the safety of valuable company property.

What Is Fleet Insurance?

Corporate fleet insurance provides liability coverage for a business’s entire fleet of vehicles under one simple policy. Instead of juggling multiple plans for multiple cars and drivers, businesses can save money by consolidating their coverage — and receiving the appropriate services if the need arises. It’s a win-win for both businesses and their employees, since there’s never a need to worry about roadside assistance services being available regardless of where, or when, an issue occurs, or who has control of the vehicle when it happens.

Benefits of a Fleet Roadside Assistance Plan

Whether covering a large business or a small business, roadside assistance plans can help address many cost and logistics issues that come with managing a fleet.

These are some of the direct benefits you can expect from this sort of coverage:

Service for everyday troubles. Owning your own fleet means having to deal with more vehicle-related issues, which can include anything from flat tires and empty fuel tanks to transmission and engine failures. When these types of problems occur, a roadside assistance plan ensures that help is always available.

It keeps drivers safe. Drivers, and their supervisors, get the peace of mind that comes with knowing there will be someone to answer their call during emergencies, even if they occur in the middle of the night. Your drivers will never truly be alone when out on the road.

Maintain operational efficiency. When you’re managing a tight schedule, you don’t have time to spend on trips to the auto shop. Roadside assistance can provide a faster solution for more common issues, including flat tires and empty fuel tanks. Your drivers can get back to business as soon as possible, keeping your operations running smoothly and on-time.

About Our Plans

At Best Roadside Service, our committed team services hundreds of customers every single day with our corporate roadside assistance plans, with an average response time of just 34 minutes. Because of our A+ rating with the BBB, you know that from the very first minute you call us you’re getting the best service available.

Due to variations in company size and needs, we can work with you to figure out a commercial fleet plan and service package that fits your fleet and your budget. Our plans include small fleet coverage, government and municipal roadside assistance, and school fleet coverage, among many others.

Visit our Commercial Fleet Roadside Assistance page to learn more and get a free quote, and work with the company that’s as dedicated as you are to keeping your vehicles and drivers safe on the road.

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