In the world of HVACR, the focus is often directed toward the equipment in the field, such as a/c units, furnaces, boilers, air handlers, and condensing units. However, fleet management is an essential part of the business that cannot be overlooked or forgotten. Properly managing a fleet of vehicles can make or break a contracting business, and there is a lot more to it than buying a couple of vans and calling it a day. GPS tracking, fleet optimization techniques, fuel efficiency, and other factors have risen in prominence in recent years in a concerted effort to help contractors get their technicians from point A to point B in the smartest, most cost-effective method possible.
Ryan Driscoll, marketing director, GPS Insight, said the technology behind fleet management has changed immensely in recent years.