New Routing Tool for Fleet Management

Fleetmatics has introduced Fleetmatics Routist, a new routing optimization solution designed to build cost-effective, customer-friendly routes for fleets.

Specifically, the new approach calculates and deploys route plans to drivers in the field, and features real-time and historical data that gives users the most holistic view into routing performance.

Fleetmatics Routist operates by taking locations, vehicles, time windows, technician skills, and costs and capacities into consideration, among other inputs, while remaining simple and intuitive for customers to use.

Fleetmatics Routist also incorporates historical traffic data into its algorithm, elevating traffic and routing optimization effectiveness for customers operating in metropolitan areas.

“Inefficient routing wastes minutes, miles and money, leaving on-time arrivals and important elements of customer satisfaction to chance,” said Jill Ward, President and Chief Operating Officer of Fleetmatics. Route plans can be delivered to drivers via the Fleetmatics REVEAL Field Application for smartphone and mobile devices, via Garmin™ integrated devices or simple route sheets printed at the office.

Once the routes are live, dispatchers and managers stay current on a driver’s progress against route stops in real-time on the Fleetmatics REVEAL live map and can make real-time adjustments as needed.

When the day is done, actual versus plan analysis is available to compare the stops made by drivers against the work orders provided, so managers can provide appropriate coaching around route deviations and the impact of field activity on customer satisfaction.

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