As the new year year begins, it’s the perfect time to ensure your fleet (and your drivers) are compliant and ready to tackle the challenges of 2025. After the holiday rush, fleet managers, with support from their drivers, should take a moment to check vehicle compliance and ensure all assets are in top condition. It’s a quick process that can future-proof your fleet, preventing unexpected and costly breakdowns.
Here’s a rundown to get your fleet ready for the new year.
Perform Routine Vehicle Inspections
The first, and perhaps most essential step, is to conduct a thorough inspection of all the vehicles in your fleet. This involves checking critical components like tyres, brakes, lights, fluid levels, and other safety features. Ensuring these are in optimal condition not only keeps your vehicles compliant with safety regulations but also helps prevent expensive, unexpected repairs down the road.
To make this process more efficient, consider using the Argus Tracking Digital Check Sheet app. With real-time updates and easy access to vehicle history, it streamlines the inspection process, ensures nothing is overlooked and provides a clear audit trail for compliance purposes. Plus, it saves time compared to paper forms, allowing your team to focus on other tasks while keeping your fleet road-ready.
Review Compliance Records
Secondly, it’s crucial to ensure that all vehicle documentation such as registrations, road user charges (RUCs), insurance and certifications is up to date. Staying compliant with regulations is not only important to avoid fines but also to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations. Keeping on top of these details can be time-consuming, but with Argus Tracking’s compliance management tools like Smart Renew and ERUCs, you can automate the RUC and registration process and manage these records in real-time.
Plan Your Fleet Upgrades
With the 3G network shutting down at the end of March 2025, now is the perfect time to start planning upgrades for your fleet. January offers an ideal window to transition to 4G-compatible, next-gen devices like the Argus Tracking GO9 OBD Device. By upgrading early, you can ensure your fleet is prepared for the 3G sunset and avoid the last-minute rush as other fleets make the switch.
The GO9 device, equipped with LTE CAT M1 technology, delivers faster and more reliable connectivity, ensuring seamless real-time tracking and better fleet management. Don’t wait to future-proof your fleet and stay ahead of the curve.
Kick Off 2025 with Confidence
By following this short guide, you’ll ensure your fleet is compliant, efficient and ready to take on the new year. If you need assistance upgrading your fleet or streamlining your operations, Argus Tracking has the solutions you need.
