A New Way to Manage Your Commercial Vehicles
There’s no better way to keep your business running smoothly than with a fleet of interconnected Ford vehicles. Whether you’re managing five vehicles or 50, you need to be in-the-loop about where your drivers are located, the condition of their vehicles and measures you can take to ensure your business runs more efficiently. With new mobile technology and cloud computing data, this task becomes easier than ever before. This summer, Ford has unleashed a new technology which helps you to keep track of your fleet at all times.
Ford Telematics utilizes in-car technology to give managers information about vehicle location, condition, and efficiency. The technology is standard on all 2020 Ford and Lincoln models, and there is a Ford Plug-In Modem Kit which you can install to extend this capability to older Ford vehicles. There is also a user-friendly mobile application which drivers can utilize to update their managers on vehicle conditions.
Driver Location
Ford Telematics uses GPS data to keep track of driver locations. The platform connects with in-car technology to provide managers with real-time information. Using this information, you can monitor driver routes to make sure they are taking the quickest way possible or you can view which driver is the nearest to dispatch for a new job. The location technology in the Ford Telematics platform improves your business’ efficiency, adding more time to the day and allowing you to increase profit.
Monitor Vehicle Condition
The in-car technology automatically monitors vehicle condition and alerts management of any problems. It also allows drivers to report vehicle issues via the mobile app. With this technology, you can be aware and take care of small issues before they become major problems. Additionally, the app will send you service reminders, helping you to make sure your vehicle is well-maintained and will keep running for a long time.
Driver Efficiency, Safety and Compliance
Finally, Ford Telematics technology will help you to monitor your drivers, making sure they are taking the quickest routes, driving in a fuel efficient manner and complying with all safety guidelines. If your driver is driving in a way that wastes fuel, you’ll receive a notification, allowing you to address the issue and cut costs at the fuel pump. If your driver fails to wear a seatbelt or follow other safety precautions, you’ll receive a notification of that as well. Ford Telematics provides accountability within your fleet.
The new Ford Telematics platform is a revolutionary way to manage your fleet of Ford vehicles, allowing you to work smarter and make more profit. If you’re interested in this technology but don’t own Ford vehicles, click here to browse Heartland Ford’s inventory. Click here to learn more about the platform from the official Ford Fleet Telematics page..