Failing To Manage Fleet Fuel Usage

Fuel theft iss a common phenomenon in Kenya that when unmonitoried can lead to loss of millions by companies. Knowing fleet size, distance travelled and fuel drop over time can help appropirately budget for high fuel costs, depending on the type of fleet vehicles deployed. Even modest fluctuations in diesel cost can have a major influence on the company’s financial bottom line. Maintenance teams must stay on top of reports of fluctuating fuel usage, alert for issues such as theft which can be resolved or prevented.

Overloooking Truck Loading Capacity Management

The slogan “if it fits, it ships” is fine for sending mail, but it shouldn’t apply to your fleet vehicle operations! Not only will you be charged in Kenya as per regulations of Kenya Highway Roads Authority on load size, but also your commercial vehicles may experience excessive wear and tear by overweight loads, but it’s also dangerous for your driver and other drivers on the road. Overloaded vehicles can also cause you to replace tires and brakes more often than needed, adding unnecessary cost to already tight budgets.

Letting Communication Slide

Communication is key when you manage a commercial fleet, yet one of the most common mistakes of fleet managers is failing to develop an effective communication strategy. You need to be able to reach employees at all hours of the day when they travel to job sites and delivery locations. Letting these important connections slide can lead to confusion, frustration and late arrival times. The satisfaction of your customers or clients depends on your ability to communicate quickly and efficiently.