Successful government departments rely on telematics systems to improve fleet utilization and ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental legislation.

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Fleet Solutions for Government

Government and public sector agencies are under relentless pressure to cut costs, while simultaneously retaining a high standard of service. These challenges can and are being met within Government fleets through the adoption of vehicle telematics systems, as offered by MiX Telematics.

Fleet vehicles typically account for a large part of a Government agency’s annual budget. For that reason, they have begun looking for ways to optimize fleet utilization while ensuring that they comply with existing and new regulatory and environmental legislation.
Fleet Solutions for Government
Vehicle telematics systems, like those developed by MiX Telematics, offer unique features, such as:
  • Mobile workforce management.
  • Routing capabilities to dispatch drivers more efficiently.
  • Alerts and reports for driving violations, and subsequent corrective action.
  • Driver ID keys to prevent unauthorized behavior and false claims.
  • Carbon emission calculation and reduction.
  • Fuel usage reports.
MiX Telematics has customized solutions for various customers in this industry, including Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council in South Africa and PAEW in Oman.

Why Choose MiX Telematics as
Your Government Fleet Management Solution?

  • Improve Safety
    Improve the way in which Government workers respond in critical situations.
  • Reduce Risk
    Manage driving violations and unauthorized behavior to minimize the risk of costly accidents.
  • Increase Efficiency
    Streamline two-way communication and routing capabilities for maximum efficiency.

How to Combat Complex Challenges
Faced by Government Fleet Management

Though running a traditional corporate fleet is no easy task, the stakes are dramatically higher when managing a Government fleet. Government fleet vehicles are expected to uphold the highest of safety standards—and may face significantly more scrutiny than privately-owned vehicle units. 

However, the myriad of moving parts involved in a Government fleet can make it difficult to keep a finger on the pulse of driver activity every moment of the day. Budget constraints, security concerns, and environmental initiatives prove managing public transit vehicles, federal vehicles, emergency fleets, city building and park maintenance, and more to be a challenging task.

When it comes time to ensure citizen safety and protect local infrastructure, consider how MiX Telematics customizable vehicle telematics systems can help.

  • Adhere to budget constraints and limit costs.

    With Government fleets operating on budget dollars, it’s paramount to not only monitor where money is being spent but also if money is being spent wisely. Telematics provides an immediate view into each Government fleet vehicle, so dispatchers can surveil idling times, fuel consumption, and individual driving habits that can potentially cause costly accidents or waste Government resources.

  • Comply with driver safety policies and public safety concerns.

    The public anticipates Government drivers to adhere to the utmost safety standards, whether the vehicle is responsible for snow removal and park maintenance or emergency services and federal activities. Rather than rely on lengthy driver policy manuals, which can be forgotten or ignored in moments of crisis or traffic congestion, telematics monitor unsafe driving habits and allow for instant corrective action.

  • Ensure timely vehicle maintenance and replacement.

    It is paramount for Government vehicles to remain in safe operating conditions, particularly for vehicles involved in public transport. Through leading-edge telematics solutions designed for Government fleet management, fleet managers have instant access to insight about vehicle utilization to monitor upcoming maintenance and repair needs and account for them in budgeting.

  • Encourage state or city green initiatives.

    Through real-time Government fleet management, operators can monitor when fleet vehicles consume more fuel idling than they should for mileage, and instill more efficient routing to avoid areas of high congestion. Plus, advanced telematics solutions allow Government fleets to calculate carbon emission to implement recurring targets for reduction to align with local initiatives. 

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    Maximize Efficiency for Government Fleet Management

    Now more than ever, it’s critical to track and aggregate information on Government fleet vehicles. Without this information at close grasp, it’s nearly impossible to improve fleet efficiency nor better fleet utilization. From snow removal or waste management telematics to federal vehicle telecommunication technology, MiX Telematics customizes efficient solutions for Government fleets.

    By choosing a MiX Telematics Government fleet management solution, operators can maximize overall fleet efficiency and utilization with:

    • Real-time monitoring of routes and upcoming driver schedules.
    • Consistent tracking of vehicle location in real-time. 
    • Simplified management of servicing and licensing. 
    • Lessened carbon emissions for a healthier environment. 

    Through MiX Telematics personalized Government fleet management services, federal and local operators can determine the most efficient routes for drivers, so only the closest Government vehicles to a job location are sent in moments of need. Moreover, MiX Telematics solutions allow managers to plan for and adjust routes seasonally to stabilize productivity year-round.

    Streamline Safety Solutions for Supreme Security

    Security is paramount in Government fleets. However, security can be compromised by poor driving behavior, unauthorized vehicle use, or poorly planned driver schedules. MiX Telematics has developed end-to-end safety solutions, classified as “Actionable Safety Intelligence,” to ensure supreme security for Government fleet units such as federal vehicles or emergency services. 

    MiX Telematics innovative solutions collect usage, performance, location, and driver status information to provide meaningful, useful data regarding: 

    • Adherence to driver safety policies. 

    • Poor driving behavior, such as hard braking, idling, speeding, or fatigued driving.

    • Success of targeted driver training among drivers with previous poor behavior.
    • Current traffic or weather concerns that may influence driver capabilities.
    • Current traffic or weather concerns that may influence driver capabilities.

    Furthermore, MiX Telematics security software continues to monitor vehicles even after drivers have left the cab. In this way, operators can receive real-time alerts about deviations, infringements, and possible dangers anytime, anywhere on one powerful platform. On-demand tracking allows for key security features designed to enhance Government safety precautions, including:

    • Vehicle access control.

    • Vehicle and trip monitoring.

    • Reduced asset theft and abuse.
    • Identification and protection of drivers.
    • Eyes on screen for monitoring high-value cargo in federal or emergency vehicles.

    Adhere to Each Budget Accordingly and Responsibly

    With extreme pressure to adhere to Government budgets—and find areas to cut costs whenever possible—Government fleets are under constant constraints when managing and operating unit vehicles. Essential units, such as local snow removal, environmental vehicles, and city and park maintenance, often must combat with emergency fleets and federal vehicles for adequate funding.

    The only way to ensure Government fleets adhere to each budget accordingly, and responsibly, is to monitor vehicle usage in real-time. Video telematics software and leading-edge artificial intelligence (AI) dashcams allow managers to keep their fingers on the pulse of operations around the clock to identify areas to reduce costs without limiting efficiency.  

    MiX Telematics Government fleet management customers have seen widespread success with budget compliance with the assistance of: 

    • Status of wear and tear on vehicles in your fleet, to avoid costly repairs.
    • Real-time alerts on hazardous weather and traffic conditions, to limit accidents.
    • On-demand footage of the driver cab and surrounding vehicles, to prevent false claims.
    • Information on driving direction, speed, driving violations, and past trips, to monitor behavior.
    • Driver scoring, fuel use, event violations, and cost analysis reports, to eliminate potential liabilities. 

    With MiX Telematic solutions, Government fleets have the potential to reduce fuel costs by 10% on average, typically equating to a payback of millions.

    Fleet Solutions for Government, Trusted by Government

    MiX Telematics Government fleet management and waste management telematics are trusted by various customers in this industry, including Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council in South Africa and PAEW in Oman. We customize solutions that fulfill the needs of local and city Governments on a wide scale while providing pivotal granular details that impact overall productivity.

    • Heighten Communication

      Live stream information on events to and from drivers, as well as send real-time messages to one or multiple drivers at once.

    • Ensure Compliance

      Leverage an Hours of Service (HOS) solution to remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) technical, performance, and design specifications.

    • Avoid Hazards

      View an asset’s location, current speed, and which driver is behind the wheel in real-time—as well as how long the driver has been on the clock. 

    • Enhance Planning

      Have a constant understanding of where Government fleet vehicles are in the field, to enhance efficiency and route planning. 

    Discover What Positions MiX Government Fleet Tracking Above the Rest

    There is no room for error when your city is watching, or when their safety is at risk. Whether your Government fleet vehicles maintain city and park safety, transport members of your public, or respond in emergency situations, ensure they’re ready for whatever the day has in store with a trusted telematics solution. 

    Contact MiX Telematics product experts today with any questions about our diverse suite of telematics solutions, laboriously designed for the needs of today’s Government fleets.

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