Running a local business in Arizona comes with unique challenges—scorching temperatures, relentless sun, and seasonal traffic fluctuations.
Just like you wouldn’t step outside without sunscreen, your fleet needs protection too. GPS Insight offers solutions to keep your vehicles in top shape, reduce wear and tear, and optimize efficiency in the harsh desert climate.
Here’s a quick list of things to consider as you prepare your fleet for increasing temperatures this season.
Preventative Maintenance: Extend the Life of Your Fleet by 30%
The Arizona heat accelerates vehicle wear, causing engine strain, tire degradation, and battery failure. With GPS Insight’s preventative maintenance solutions, you can:
- Schedule regular service reminders based on real-time mileage and engine hours.
- Reduce costly breakdowns and extend vehicle lifespan by up to 30%.
- Automate maintenance tracking to prevent heat-related failures.
Usage Monitoring: Optimize Fleet Performance
Excessive idling and aggressive driving in extreme temperatures can lead to unnecessary fuel consumption and component wear. GPS Insight helps you:
- Track vehicle usage to prevent excessive idling (especially with AC running at full blast).
- Identify inefficient driving habits that put extra strain on your vehicles.
- Optimize fleet utilization, ensuring vehicles are used efficiently and maintained properly.
Smart Routing: Keep Your Cars Off the Road and Reduce Costs
In Arizona, long commutes and high fuel costs can eat into your bottom line. With GPS Insight’s route optimization tools, you can:
- Minimize unnecessary mileage and avoid high-traffic areas, especially during peak tourism seasons.
- Reduce fuel consumption and maintenance expenses by keeping vehicles off the road when not needed.
- Improve delivery times and customer satisfaction by choosing the most efficient routes.
The Impact of Extreme Heat on Fuel Consumption and Battery Life
The Arizona sun doesn’t just make your fleet uncomfortable—it directly impacts efficiency:
- Studies show that air conditioning use can reduce fuel economy by up to 25%, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
- Battery life diminishes significantly in extreme heat, leading to unexpected failures and increased replacement costs.
- GPS Insight’s monitoring solutions alert you to performance issues before they become costly problems.
EV Fleet Management: Best Times to Charge in the Desert
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a great investment, but managing them in Arizona’s heat requires strategy. GPS Insight helps you:
- Schedule charging during off-peak hours to avoid overheating and reduce energy costs.
- Monitor battery health to prevent degradation from high temperatures.
- Optimize charging station locations based on fleet activity and availability.
Dashcams: Protect Your Business from Bad Drivers
With Arizona’s influx of seasonal visitors (snowbirds) and high accident rates, fleet safety is more important than ever. GPS Insight’s smart dashcams offer:
- Real-time incident detection and fault determination.
- Video evidence to protect your drivers from false claims.
- AI-driven insights to improve driver behavior and reduce accident risk.
Shield Your Fleet from the Arizona Sun
Just like sunscreen protects your skin, GPS Insight shields your fleet from the costly effects of extreme heat, high fuel costs, and road hazards. Our solutions help you extend vehicle life, reduce expenses, and keep your operations running smoothly—no matter how hot it gets.
Ready to protect your fleet from the Arizona heat? Contact GPS Insight today to learn more!