It’s 2023 and you’re a fleet manager searching for a telematics company that will best suit your fleet - but where do you start? If you’ve googled GPS Tracking or Fleet Management, you’ll be aware that there are various companies in your area that offer a range of plans, thus making it difficult to find a solution that will align with your business and meet ALL your fleet’s needs.
That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide that fleet managers can use to simplify their search for a tailored telematics solution.
Identify Your Fleets Needs
Firstly, before engaging with any telematics provider it is essential to identify the needs of your fleet. By asking yourself a few simple questions, you’ll have the knowledge needed to form the foundation of your search. You’ll also be able to clearly see which solutions are best suited to your fleet.
What is the total number of assets that require GPS Tracking, Fleet Management or both?
Are you looking for a Starter, Everyday, or more Advanced telematics solution?
What aspects of your fleet are you hoping to improve by using telematics?
Research & Compare
One thing to remember when you begin your search is to keep an open mind. From the get-go sales staff will be enticing - that’s their job, right? So to be sure that you’re choosing the right solution for your fleet be sure to do your research and compare all telematics providers that service your area before making any commitments.
Research telematics providers that service your area (read reviews and customer testimonials, and view their plans and pricing (if available)).
Engage with providers that align with your business and fleet goals (talk with their sales team and get a feel for their customer service).
Compare similar plans that suit the needs and size of your fleet (find your top two plans/providers and put together a pros and cons list for each).
Ask any questions you may have (how will their solution benefit your fleet, what makes their company different from other providers? What is their support like if something out of the ordinary occurs?)
Find Your Solution
After these steps, you should have a clear front-runner who aligns with your business goals and meets the needs of your fleet - yay! If you’re still having trouble choosing just one provider, sit down with a colleague and talk over the options. Sometimes a new perspective is all you need.
Are you at the beginning of your search? Have a look at our range of plans and use our online Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator to see how much you could be saving by investing in our Argus Tracking GPS Tracking & Fleet Management tools.
