Fleet managers fulfill one of the most significant roles in operating a fleet. They are responsible for all aspects of fleet management and therefore have many duties that they complete regularly. Fleet managers are experts at managing the details, both small and large, of everyday fleet operations. But what does this mean in practice? Let’s break down the roles and responsibilities of a fleet manager.
What Do Fleet Managers Do?
Of course, every business is different, but some responsibilities are pretty general across the board.
- Tracking Fleet Metrics: Fleet managers use GPS tracking devices to keep track of their vehicles’ locations, vehicle health status, and driver performance. Managers will review daily, weekly, and monthly data reports and use them to target concerns like idling, asset utilization, driver safety, routing, and fuel consumption.
- Creating Safety Programs: Fleet managers are also responsible for driver safety. Accidents can significantly hinder production, cost thousands of dollars, and damage your brand’s reputation. Learn how fleet managers create safety programs in this blog article.
- Creating Maintenance Programs: A fleet’s maintenance is almost as essential as its safety. A fleet manager must implement a maintenance program to ensure the regular inspection and repair of vehicles in its fleet. This blog article explains how a maintenance program comes to be.
- Designing and Managing Fuel Programs: Fuel is one of a fleet’s highest costs. Fleet managers develop programs to reduce fuel use using policies and technology, including data from fleet tracking.
- Vehicle Acquisition: Fleet managers are responsible for purchasing or leasing fleet vehicles and other assets. Negotiating pricing and demands with manufacturers is a valuable skill for fleet managers.
- Promoting Compliance: Legislation surrounding fleet operations changes all the time. Fleet managers must not only be aware of existing and new legislation but must also be able to ensure their fleet’s compliance.
What Skills are Valuable in a Fleet Manager?
Fleet managers, like any leaders, need a robust set of specific skills to excel at their profession. Our blog article, Top 10 Qualities of a Great Fleet Manager, explores these qualities in greater detail, but we will summarize them here.
- Time Management Skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Excellent Decision Making
- Accountability
- Adaptive
- Tech Savvy
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Multi-Tasker
- Communication Skills
- Innovation
The Best Fleet Managers are Supported by Azuga
A fleet manager can’t function without quality fleet management software. Azuga’s state-of-the-art fleet management solution supports fleet managers in all aspects of their jobs. The software automates many tedious practices that take up time in a fleet manager’s day, allowing for more focus on new ideas and innovations. Try a demo to learn more about what you can accomplish with our fleet management software.
