Experienced Vehicle Security Firm, Eydens, Advises Commercial Fleet Owners of Easy Ways to Monitor Running Costs
Eydens Auto Locksmiths, a long-established specialist in vehicle security, has shared insights to help business owners and transport managers maintain continuous oversight over the costs of running their fleets, in light of sustained cost pressures that, in many cases, can be mitigated with strategic management.
The company, which offers advanced vehicle trackers, immobilisers and security systems, alongside key replacement and emergency callout services, has noted a lack of awareness of the value and accuracy that tracking solutions offer.
Cost Pressures Experienced By UK Companies With Commercial Fleets
It is no secret that operational costs have risen for almost every business in every sector, with issues surrounding a higher minimum wage, steep increases in national insurance contributions, and general running costs, as utilities and water bills have soared over recent months.
Businesses reliant on fleets of vehicles, including the millions that offer home or B2B delivery services, have seen further impacts, with some of the many challenges including:
All these factors mean that fleet managers and transport supervisors are increasingly looking for ways to optimise efficiency, while simultaneously reducing exposure to serious risks such as vehicle thefts and break-ins to steal equipment, tools and components.
Insights Into How Advanced GPS Trackers Mitigate Business Risks for Fleet Managers
Vehicle trackers are a common feature within business fleets, not least because HGVs over 3.5 tonnes in the UK that are used commercially must be equipped with a tachograph. These now largely electronic systems track driving times and rest periods to ensure companies are complying with safe working regulations.
While digital tachographs can transmit data to central databases and often integrate with live tracking data that shows fleet managers exactly where each driver is, they have limitations.
Rob Eyden from Eydens says, ' Cutting-edge vehicle trackers and immobilisers are a gold standard way to ensure no vehicle, whether a company car or a fully loaded HGV, can be driven away without the driver present, using secure chips embedded into a card that prevent the engine from starting without the correct access permissions.
They're also in sustained demand from fleet owners who are worried about reports of rising vehicle and tool thefts, and who rely on their fleets as an integral part of their business models. GPS trackers not only deter thieves and can pair with immobilisers but also mean in the rare instance of a successful theft, the police are significantly more likely to recover the vehicle, since you'll know exactly where it is.'
Exploring the Usage of Fleet Tracking Systems to Monitor and Reduce Running Costs
Rob goes onto add that, ' One of the often overlooked features of a next-gen solution, like the S7 Tracker, or the S5+ Imob Tracker, both insurance approved, is that the data they transmit relates to far more than where a vehicle is, how long it has been stationary, or how close the driver is to their next drop.
They can gather intelligence about:
All this information is incredibly valuable, whether deciding which vehicles should manage which routes, providing additional training for drivers who spend excessive time idling, or proactively monitoring fuel usage to ensure servicing and maintenance is carried out in a timely manner.'
Eydens Auto Locksmiths provides access to the vehicle tracking systems mentioned here alongside a broader range of devices, immobilisers, GPS systems and security solutions, with mobile and on-site services available throughout Coventry and the wider West Midlands area.
Fleet managers and business owners interested in learning more about fleet monitoring, the specific devices highlighted above, or the most appropriate systems for their requirements are welcome to contact the company directly for more personalised guidance.
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