#fleetio

Liquid Dreams

Upstate NY | May 2021

Image shot by me (dcci) with a Canon EOS Rebel G

I've been on the most long winded crossroads on my life. Pandemic life stretched it out even more so. I honestly don't know what I'm doing with my life, outside of raising my puppy and focusing on my general wellness (seemingly a fulltime job). Slowly making art. Should I sign another lease in the fall?  Should I put myself into storage and travel? Drive cross country with my dog? Move to another state? Move to Canada? Apply to graduate school? Which program? Which career? Should I push my massage business? Which modalities should I get trained in massage?

HOW? WHAT? WHERE? WHY? WHEN?

If you'd like to read more intimate details about my life & see more of my images that I can't post here, it's over on my Patreon.

As you may have already noticed, Fleetio is different from most of the Fleet Management Software products out there.  We like it that way.  With us, you don't have to contact a sales rep and wait for a box of software to arrive in the mail.  No download is required.  In 30 seconds or less, you can start using your full-access account at no charge.  We host Fleetio for you and update it automatically, utilizing what is known as a Software as a Service (SaaS) Model.

There are plenty of benefits to going with a SaaS product.  In addition to what has been mentioned above, you do not have to worry about the massive amounts of hardware that typically accompanies hosting your own software.  As we highlighted in a previous article, one of our customers was able to clear out an entire room by going to online-only software.   

We chose to build Fleetio on a SaaS model because it is an excellent fit for the Fleet Industry and Fleet Managers in their day-to-day routine.  Our customers love that whether they are on an iPad out in the field or sitting behind a desk all day, Fleetio can be accessed from any major web browser.  Because of this, and our policy of allowing unlimited users on all paid accounts, Fleet Management can also be collaborative.  Employees with a variety of roles can contribute with full or restricted account access.

At Fleetio, we are very passionate about charitable organizations.  We know how important they are to serving the better good.  Our staff members devote a lot of their free time to serving in our local community and giving back to nonprofits in our home city of Birmingham, Alabama.  We also hope that our software can make a notable difference to help such groups that depend on vehicles.  

One of the first Fleetio users was Kid One Transport, a nearby nonprofit that provides children and expectant mothers with transportation to and from medical treatment.

Fleetio has been a great asset to Kid One Transport.  The amount of time and money it has saved has been enormous! -Patrick Galloway

Vehicles are the backbone of Kid One's mission.  Understandably, we are quite proud that they use Fleetio to track maintenance and ensure that costs are closely monitored.  Money lost from an expensive repair, and the downtime suffered as a result, inhibit their ability to get their clients to the medical care they are in need of.  So yeah, they take their Fleet Management Software very seriously.  The same can be said about the many other nonprofit customers around the world that currently use Fleetio.

Nonprofit Discount

We love hearing from customers on how Fleetio makes their lives easier.  It lets us know we are doing the right things.  Tony Summerville created our product to solve the problems that inherently accompany managing a fleet; whether you have one vehicle or thousands.  Regardless of industry, It is important to us that we address your pain points. 

As of late, our team has received positive feedback from Truckers who are doing their best to keep up with new regulations.  Drivers are utilizing Fleetio to track preventative maintenance, important documents and records.  When time comes for inspection, our folks have everything in one easy-to-access location.

To quote one of our new trucking clients:

I feel very fortunate that I was able to find your site because if I didn't I would be spending days creating a complicated spreadsheet.

Going forward, we will be building new features into Fleetio that will enhance driver information and record keeping.  Regardless of what the DOT may throw at you, our team is on your side.

As always, feel free to let us know how we can make our Fleet Management Software better!

Today, on the Fleetio Blog, we are excited to spotlight one of our customers and and how they have been using Fleetio to optimize their stable of vehicles.

Southpace Properties, LLC is the largest independently owned commercial real estate firm in the state of Alabama.  They are based in Birmingham, and have played a key role in the revitalization of the downtown area.

Southpace buys, sells, leases, develops, manages and invests for their clients in all types of commercial real estate including office, land, industrial, retail, warehouse and special purpose properties.  On any given day, a number of their employees are utilizing vans or trucks to attend to these properties. 

When we first spoke to Southpace, they were using GPS tracking for dispatch and routing of vehicles.  Preventative maintenance as well as costs were being managed through spreadsheets or physical files.  Drivers were largely responsible for scheduling routine service.  

Before Fleetio my drivers went in for the typical oil change and tire rotation and balance whenever they could find the time in their schedule. This could mean they were 4,000+ miles over the scheduled maintenance. Now that I have Fleetio, it is so easy to see who has an upcoming service especially since I receive an email as a reminder. Fleetio also makes it so easy to keep up with all the documentation for each service record. It has worked beautifully so far. -Heather Turner, Southpace

After weathering a large repair bill and excessive downtime for one of their vans, they saw a need for a comprehensive fleet management product.  We were happy to help them consolidate data and put in place service reminders that would keep both drivers and management updated on scheduled maintenance.

They know that we are a quick phone call, web chat, or email away.

As far as Fleetio’s customer service goes they have been top notch. During the set up process and getting acquainted with the system I had several questions and they responded almost immediately.      -Heather Turner

Now, every time we see a Southpace vehicle around town, there is an overwhelming sense of pride.  We are very happy to have them in the Fleetio family!

Cars and trucks are an essential part of our daily routine.  Maybe that's why purchasing an automobile can be such a difficult experience.  If you are going to spend that much money, wouldn't you like to be assured that you are making the right decision?

But that, as you know, is quite a challenge.  In a few hours, under the supervision of overzealous salesmen, are you really going to collect enough information to answer every possible reservation?  Probably not.

The Ford Taurus commercials of a year ago were, in essence, an attempt to ease some of the concerns that previous models raised.  Don't think the new version has enough power?  Oh, well here's some footage of Carl Edwards scaring the bejesus out of people while he power slides the car around a road course.  

On that same vein, wouldn't it be great to have a live visual and actual proof of everything your potential car could do?  While Carl is giving hair raising ride-alongs to highlight performance, you could get a peek at Mark Martin's odometer as he passes the 100,000 mile mark with a model right off the show room floor.  Meanwhile, Tony Stewart is tasked with validating the stickered gas mileage - AC blasting and loaded down with a car of screaming children.  Surely he would enjoy that!

Here at Fleetio, we are very aware that your subscription to our service is another important decision to make.  That's why we now offer free trial accounts of any size, with an unlimited users - so you can give your boss and coworkers a chance to evaluate our Fleet Management system.  

We also want you to know that our team is happy to give a full demo upon request.  Not only will you get to see all that Fleetio can do, but you also get to ask one on one questions with one of our outstanding team members.  Email us: [email protected] to set up your demo!

Vehicle Maintenance may receive a lot of emphasis around these parts, but we wanted to let you know that Fleetio is also handy with all of your equipment.  We understand that being Fleet Manager can encompass much more than keeping the wheels rolling.  That's why we have designed our product to work with much more than simply cars and trucks. 

Customers use our software to log inspections and maintenance on a variety of assets.  Emergency Response teams keep up with regular safety tests on ladders, hoses, and other essential resources.  Transport companies store valuable information about their trailers.  Our Municipal folks might have to occasionally clear a road (especially this time of year), so it is good to know that Fleetio has ensured regular maintenance on that plow.

Rather than tracking in miles or kilometers, you can tailor equipment usage to hours.  Service reminders can be set up for certain time intervals, so you are guaranteed to get an email when that critical service or inspection is due. 

Announcing Free Access to All of Our Paid Plans

Since the beginning of Fleetio, we have prided ourselves on giving users a legitimate Free Trial experience.  There is nothing to download and it takes about 30 seconds to start using the full version.  No need to hand over a credit card number, your address or the name of your first born child to give us a try.  

Most of our customers start out on the Forever Free plan before upgrading.  The only restriction in doing so is the number of vehicles and users.  For thousands of folks who use Fleetio to track their personal fleet, 5 vehicles is all they need.

For those with larger fleets, however, we want you to see exactly what your account would look like in Fleetio.  With that thought in mind, our team has decided to open up all of our Paid Plans to a Free Trial of 14 days.  Whether you are looking at the Micro Fleet Plan or the Mega, all of Fleetio is your oyster!  

So go ahead - Add in all your information and get friendly with all that Fleetio can do for you!  Plus, you can have as many users as you would like.

We're also here to help you get all that data imported.  Our support group has a handy CSV template that makes the process super easy.  Contact us: [email protected] for more information.  

Of course, our Forever Free Plan is still available.