Jun 02, 2022

As the demands for freight transport rise and the number of new driver applicants continues to stagnate, experts estimate that the delivery driver shortage could approach 250,000 by 2022. To survive and thrive amidst the shortage, fleet managers are now encouraged to modernize operations with automation solutions currently revolutionizing the rest of the supply chain. Additionally, studies show that the stress that fleet managers feel and identify has remained constant, as 48% of fleet managers rank their jobs as extremely or very challenging. Without implementing effective solutions to overcome higher stress and potentially higher shortages, it could be significantly difficult to maintain effective deliveries, which could cause low customer satisfaction. Among a series of unique challenges faced across the country, most fleet managers cite the same 3 headaches as a persistent constant in today’s operations:

• Driver shortages and training
• Effectively tracking vehicle routes and optimizing routes
• Managing the security of your fleet

Effectively manage your fleet with Heartland’s reliable solutions.

Fortunately, modern technology can help you MANAGE YOUR FLEET and keep it running as you need it by creating smoother data flows and implementing real-time visibility. Heartland helps empower fleet management in your business with fortified mobility and network solutions that:

1. Implement asset tracking in real-time - Implementing automated data capture solutions achieves real-time tracking and improves inventory management to help streamline visibility for your fleet and deliveries. A more accurate inventory and real-time tracking of your assets helps reduce the impacts of labor shortages and optimizes route times. Effectively managing your fleet and helping your drivers also reduces expenses and improves customer satisfaction. With Heartland’s BARCODE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, we help supply your fleet manager and maintenance team with GPS-centric data that can be valuable in monitoring vehicles and pinpointing environmental factors, while also ensuring your assets are properly tracked. This gives them real-time access to valuable insights on vehicles and assets, which helps your fleet managers and delivery drivers consistently meet delivery times.
   
   
2. Establish long-range communication for your drivers - New driver shortages and the need for quicker training times require faster connections and smoother workflows. Effective communication provides your delivery drivers with real-time updates on important delivery, manufacturing, and shipping information to improve fleet management and reduce last-mile costs. Ensure your workforce is connected and productive with expert assistance from HEARTLAND’S CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS that manage driver connections. We integrate wireless connectivity and push-to-talk capabilities by fixing wireless connectivity issues, disturbances, and signal drops.
   
   
3. Ensure your devices and fleet is managed correctly - A more automated fleet and T&L process require secure and properly managed mobile devices. That’s why HEARTLAND’S MAINTENANCE TEAM effectively manages your mobile devices and empowers effective security for your autonomous and digitally powered fleet. We help monitor the technologies involved in fleet and logistics operations, from dispatch and sensors monitoring vehicles to mobile devices.

Effective mobile technology can optimize your fleet and delivery process. Contact us today for a free assessment of your fleet management.