Managing a fleet for your service company isn’t just about keeping vehicles on the road—it’s about making sure they’re on the right road, operating safely, efficiently, and without sending your costs through the roof. 

Telematics technology combines vehicle and driver behavior data to provide real-time insights into fuel usage, driver habits, vehicle maintenance, and more. By leveraging telematics, you can reduce costs, enhance safety, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. 

While over 80% of fleets incorporate telematics, many smaller fleets have yet to adopt this technology. This is more prevalent among service companies with smaller fleets who may be hesitant to adopt telematics, worrying it might be too complex or expensive.  

However, this hesitation could be costing your company money. 

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Here’s how telematics can save your service company money. 

1. Cutting Fuel Costs with Telematics 

Fuel is one of the biggest and most unpredictable expenses for service fleets. With telematics, you gain control through real-time data on fuel usage and driver performance. 

Stop Wasting Fuel: Improve Driver Behavior 

Do you know which of your drivers are heavy on the gas? Telematics does. It tracks behaviors such as idling, speeding, rapid acceleration, and harsh braking—habits that can destroy your fuel efficiency. 

The U.S. Department of Energy notes that aggressive driving can burn 15-30% more fuel on the highway and up to 40% more in the city. 

With IntelliShift’s telematics platform, you can instantly catch and correct poor driving habits. In-cab coaching nudges drivers toward more fuel-efficient behaviors, which results in lower fuel bills, less vehicle wear, and fewer accidents. 

Smarter Routes, Bigger Savings 

Why waste fuel on inefficient routes? Telematics can guide your drivers along the most efficient routes by analyzing real-time traffic, road conditions, and other factors. 

With IntelliShift’s route optimization tools, your drivers spend less time driving around and more time serving customers. This not only translates into fuel savings but also happier customers. 

Aaron Blair, VP of Global Partnerships at Wise Systems, explains it well: 

“One of the biggest challenges is not managing the rules but managing the exceptions. A dynamic routing platform allows you to manage those vehicles in real-time, making proactive decisions instead of reactive ones.”  

Extending Vehicle Lifespan 

Routine maintenance doesn’t just prevent breakdowns; it extends the life of your vehicles. Well-maintained vehicles last longer, delaying the need for replacements. 

IntelliShift’s vehicle lifecycle management tools ensure your fleet stays in top shape, maximizing your investment in each vehicle. 

3. Lowering Insurance Premiums with Fleet Safety Technology 

Insurance is a necessary expense, but it doesn’t have to drain your budget. Fleets with strong safety records often secure lower premiums, and telematics can help you get there. 

For example, Day & Nite, a commercial refrigeration, kitchen, and HVAC services company, cut rear-end accidents by 75% within six months of using IntelliShift’s AI dash cameras. Their improved safety score and faster claims processing contributed to lower accident-related costs and reduced premiums. 

Compliance and Risk Management 

Telematics isn’t just about saving money—it’s also a powerful tool for keeping your fleet compliant with industry regulations. From vehicle inspections to hours of service (HOS), telematics automates critical safety checks, helping you avoid violations and costly fines. 

IntelliShift’s compliance tools ensure your fleet is always road-ready, cutting down on operational hiccups and keeping your business compliant with DOT and other regulations.