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More New Zealand Businesses Are Outsourcing Fleet Management

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 4:05PM

By Beckie Wright

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Managing company vehicles has never been more challenging, due to increasing costs, new technologies and often confusing regulations. In New Zealand, businesses of all sizes are turning to external fleet management systems, outsourcing the cause of stress and headaches.

Businesses who have outsourced fleet management have reported seeing big cost reductions and more sophisticated reporting, leading to better management. This is not surprising, considering the myriad of problems fleet managers face on a daily basis. The biggest problems are managing cost control, centralised policies and procedures to ensure drivers’ needs are met in an efficient and consistent manner. Fuel costs and unauthorised use of vehicles are additional concerns.

For small businesses, these problems can be detrimental due to a lack of internal resources. Businesses are also required to adhere to the edited WorkSafe Health and Safety Legislation, and it can be a challenge to understand the legal obligations when there are other business matters to deal with simultaneously.

Argus Tracking is one of the leading fleet management system providers in Auckland. It’s Director, Aaron Muir, said, “It can be a tricky business, keeping up to date on regulatory requirements and health and safety measures, while juggling a fleet and strategies, analyses and so on. It’s often best to leave certain things to experts who are committed to one mission – and for us, that’s managing the fleets of our many customers.”

Many local businesses seem to agree to Muir, with a notable rise in the purchasing of fleet management packages. It is usually possible to buy either a package deal or a ‘buffet’ style deal, but packages are proving to be more cost and time efficient in this busy era. Businesses are looking to drive out the cost while still maintaining a strong focus on their staff’s health and safety, and a package deal from one fleet manager offers this security.

Most fleet management systems use telematics, which is the use of wireless devices and ‘black box’ technologies to deliver vehicle and driver data in real time to fleet managers. Argus Tracking’s system also features GPS vehicle tracking, a virtual speed camera, customisable reports and much more. It’s becoming a necessity to install car tracking devices in NZ, with our high rate in vehicle theft. Protecting your business’ fleet now can save you a lot of trouble in the future.

When asked to explain telematics, Muir said, “It’s a real game changer. Telematics helps us identify driver behaviours, determine potential risks and the associated costs, and give our customers more sophisticated reports.”

Fleet management systems are becoming more and more popular in New Zealand. To find a fleet management solution for your business, visit Argus Tracking.