Managing a car rental business is a challenging task that involves handling customers, tracking their check-ins, and scheduling maintenance. That's where rental fleet management becomes crucial; car rental fleet management software is a substantial investment that helps businesses increase profitability and operational efficiency. Let's check out why Geotab is a game-changer for modern car rental businesses
Fuel, location, and Odometer tracking-
Precise information can be obtained on returned rental vehicles to ensure accurate customer billing and prevent unnecessary expenses.
Take charge of your vehicle with live, built-in GPS tracking that helps you check their location in real time.
Get accurate odometer readings for prompt maintenance and repairs, reducing downtime and resulting in keeping vehicles in top condition. It also allows the owner to avoid extra mileage, which can negatively impact the vehicle's resale value.
Collision and Smoke Detection -
Protect your rental fleet with Geotab collision and smoke detection. Receive instant alerts via the Geotab event trigger mechanism when a crash occurs or if a customer is performing unauthorized activities inside the vehicle.
- Get instant notifications when a collision happens.
- Enforce no-smoking policies.
- Charge any damages based on proof of data.
Scheduling Maintenance -
- Ensuring that the vehicles stay in optimum condition by scheduling repairs and addressing maintenance needs as needed.
- Tracking mileage can help optimize vehicle performance and increase lifespan.
- Prevent breakdowns and costly repairs with predictive maintenance.
Predictive maintenance -
- Utilize data and analytics to forecast whether a vehicle requires repairs.
- Use insights from reports to help reduce maintenance costs and increase
vehicle uptime. - Improve overall fleet performance.
Cost control -
Rental fleet software provides actionable insights that can help
- Track patterns in fuel consumption
- Monitor the depreciation of the vehicle.
- Determine underperforming vehicles or routes.
Keyless entry -
Let go of the traditional method of keeping the physical keys of the vehicle. Geotab enables you to remotely grant and revoke access to the car, offering enhanced security features that include driver verification via the app or web platform.
Relying on manual sheets is not feasible in today's competitive world. Rental fleet management is the backbone of a car rental operation. Geotab provides control over vehicles and reduces operational difficulties.
Geofencing-
Rental companies can notified if a vehicle enters or exits a permitted zone. By creating virtual boundaries, it allows real-time tracking and automated alerts for any unauthorized movements. A few benefits of Geofencing include -
- Send an email if a driver enters or exits a particular zone.
- Notify a business if the driver has entered or is spending too much time in a no-go zone.
- Proven theft prevention measures and reducing fuel consumption
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