Dubai South is a Dubai-based urban planning and management project initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum.
We believe in the initiative Dubai 2021, which dreams of a healthier, happier and more empowered nation.
We aim for people from local regions and foreign locations alike, who find Dubai to be their preferred place to live, work and invest in.
In all, our greatest ambition is to make a mark in the global economy.
We have sought the help of Fleetroot, and their fleet management software has contributed to providing cost-effective, time-effective and high-quality fleet management services to enterprises all over the world.
They believe in serving their esteemed clients to the best of their ability by assisting them to make informed decisions regarding the proper management of their fleet to ensure better customer satisfaction and profits, such as –
Incorporating monitoring supplies to locate vehicles and drivers
A few years back, Dubai South had been facing some issues regarding the extensive handling of information that consisted of vehicle and employee details.
As a result, we had a tough time predicting delivery timings, we were losing a number of clients and had a hard time convincing our clients that we needed fleet management services to proceed further.
Fleetroot uses real-time location monitoring techniques to locate the vehicles and the drivers of the vehicles, at any given moment.
It becomes quite difficult to locate drivers without vehicle tracking.
This is because there may be some specific areas where the vehicles may slow down because of heavy traffic or various other probable reasons.
With the help of the right technology through Fleetroot, we could now locate our drivers, no matter wherever they are – taking their attitude and driving skills into consideration – and that helped us assess them accordingly.
We can even use the technology to locate stolen or missing vehicles in case if there are situations like weather crisis, major accidents or other similar cases.
Fleet tracking lets us know if there are any vehicles that have got stuck in the affected areas, thus giving us the peace of mind that comes with the reassurance of the safety of our assets.
On a personal front, we are now able to manage driver costs effectively.
Costs such as health expenses, maintenance, insurance, violations and loss of productivity regarding vehicles and drivers alike are now easier to manage.
A two-way communication system fosters safer and effective communication between different components of a fleet management industry
As one might know, drivers are not allowed to be on the phone, text or even check their phone while driving.
We had to handle delays in order-to-delivery timings as OEMs would spend more time checking the components, which would, in turn, affect the recalls.
We desperately needed a fleet management service that would help us achieve driver productivity and route search optimization, which would reduce the several responsibilities of the fleet manager.
Fleetroot enabled us to keep in touch with the dispatch, drivers and in-call facility through two-way communication channels that are safe, efficient and completely reliable – reducing operating costs and improving customer service in the process.
The use of texts and cellphones have been strictly prohibited by many states, but such communication systems do not follow the same system and thus possess a lesser risk of distraction.
The best part about using these communication systems is that drivers can maintain the minimum level of contact with their team in terms of avoiding troubled areas, be alert in case of weather changes and communicate with the office in case of unforeseen events.
They can even deal with text messages, voice-to-text messages and other priority voice and data communication channels but without getting distracted.
Many such communication systems are Bluetooth-enabled and do not have wires, thus reducing the use of hands while driving.
The audio quality, battery life, network coverage, and built-in intelligence are important components of two-way communication channels, which enables drivers to drive in a safe and structured manner with no delays and downtime, and proper regulations are duly followed.
Driver identification to control fleet usage
Though we had a successful fleet management business, it was difficult to keep track of the drivers and vehicles that was successfully maintained.
We had to be prepared for the consequences regarding unruly drivers – increasing insurance premiums, constant vehicle maintenance, and costly vehicle repairs, to name a few.
We had to face the danger of serious consequences if our drivers were found to be engaging in destructive driver behavior, and even more so if we cannot identify the problems beforehand and solve them before they become a major issue.
In short, we had to follow the regulations laid down by the Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Programme launched by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Driver identification systems enable managers to identify unsafe road practices such as aggressive acceleration and cornering, use of company vehicle for personal reasons, hard braking and idling.
In terms of a personal driver identification system, companies can incorporate one or any of the following –
A door monitor to help drivers log in or log out at any time that they need to
Alerts drivers against common road mispractices such as accelerating, hard braking, and cornering
Keeps drivers responsible and accountable for their actions by allowing their managers to have open and positive communication channels to help them realize their mistakes.
Inspires drivers to remodel their negative behavior into a positive one – thus engaging in self-correction.
Reduces overall excessive fuel consumption and chances of preventable accidents
Toll and Traffic fine data analytics to improve the visibility of toll and traffic fines
The government had set new standards of using fuel-saving technology for our fleet, which could get expensive and required long-term planning.
Fleetroot helped us manage fines and toll fines data by issuing parking toll and speeding violations with the help of CCTV cameras along with towing, debt collection, registration holding, and public shaming campaigns.
We now identify the high-risk drivers and work on empowering them to correct themselves.
Moreover, we are working on establishing an automated and centralized system by using a license plate or a transponder that automatically reduces any risk of violation.
On a more environmental note, we have been developing more economical and environmentally-friendly fuel-saving technology as well.
The benefits of Fleetroot:
Greater productivity, controlled fuel consumption, reduced insurance costs, satisfied customers.
Using best fleet management software didn’t just help us and the drivers in particular, but the same benefits the entire enterprise in general.
Here are the major benefits of using fleet management app for our business organization –
Our drivers, managers, and administrators could save a great deal of time, as the GPS trackers could effectively predict the time of delivery and plan routes – which increased productivity.
The software can calculate the ideal amount of fuel consumption, plan the ideal spots for refuel stations and provide the traffic information.
Reduce insurance costs as companies will save time and money on the reduction of road accidents and optimized usage of vehicles.
Satisfied employees due to the efficient and open information flow between the employees and employers.
Now we have happier customers as they get real-time and accurate information about the delivery time of their assets due to the effective time management.
As a result, joyful clients are eager to establish a long-term client-organization relationship.
