Shell Fleet Solutions Q2 Trends Report, 2023

Safety is paramount for fleets, and it is deservedly a topic that continues to be widely discussed. Shell Fleet Solutions can help build a robust safety program to protect drivers from vehicle accidents and make for a safe workplace, which may lead to other benefits including cost and time savings. We are proud to offer a variety of products that can help keep our most important assets – our drivers – safe.

Telematics should be considered part of a proactive approach. Collecting data directly from a vehicle using telematics gives fleet managers the ability to track driver behavior, compile detailed vehicle diagnostic data, view fuel usage and flag diagnostic trouble codes. Using a product like Shell Telematics can help recommend driver behavior training and provide managers with a tool to identify areas for improvement.

Building a safe fleet also means keeping vehicles well-maintained. Regular maintenance means fleets are running in top shape, helping to prevent breakdowns or, in the worst case, preventable accidents. Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub can track vehicles and alert fleet leadership to scheduled preventative care, helping to keep small issues from turning into large ones. It also saves customers up to 26 percent on common services and labor, with special upfront pricing and fleet savings at thousands of auto shops across the country. *

Shell Fleet Solutions understands safety as a top priority for its customers. It’s not only about employee well-being, but also an economic issue with accidents having the potential to severely affect total cost of ownership. Take advantage of the variety of services that can build a comprehensive safety plan.

Sincerely,
Andrea Brecka
Vice President and General Manager, Fleet Solutions North America, Shell

^{*Based on a national survey conducted by CarAdvise LLC in 2017. Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub has pre-negotiated discounts off of retail prices on both common maintenance services and labor rates. The typical customer can expect to see an average annual savings of 26% off standard retail pricing when they book through Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub’s platform. Final savings depend on the type of services performed, vehicle type, shop brand and regionality.}

While extensive data from telematics is invaluable, it also can be overwhelming to managers and drivers. As more fleets lean into telematics and digitalization, preventing data overload is crucial. Fleet Owner summarized four insights and recommendations to consider for fleets going forward.

As one customer success manager pointed out, “If a vehicle has been driven for five days a week, the vehicle could potentially create somewhere between 2,500 to 3,000 diagnostic codes.” Steps to avoid data fatigue include data filtration and prioritization, having a way to store the information, integration opportunities, and customization and adaptability.

Source: Four ways fleet managers can avoid data overload | Fleet Owner

Tying back to fleet safety, Automotive Fleet provides some valuable insights into what makes an effective safety plan. Key elements include building buy-in from employees; consistency in sticking with rules and policies; being proactive by incorporating fleet services – such as telematics – that help prevent breakdowns or accidents before they happen; and accessibility to training programs.

“Safety, and especially risk mitigation, with regard to vehicle safety is a top-down center lead initiative. You've got to have a full suite of policies to support every decision that you're making and what the rules are for your drivers. They need to know what's expected of them. It must be data driven, you have to use technology, and it has to be auditable,” said Rick Harland, assistant director, City of Austin, Fleet Mobility Services.

Source: Key Components of an Effective Fleet Safety Program