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Every Van Earning Its Keep

Stop guessing which vehicles make money. Our utilization tracking reveals your fleet's true performance. Most depots find 20% capacity hiding in plain sight - that's 4 free vans in every 20.

Fleet Asset Utilization Software - Maximize Vehicle ROI

28%

Higher Utilization

Average improvement in 90 days

15%

Smaller Fleet Needed

Same work, fewer vehicles

£2,800

Monthly Savings Per Van

From better utilization

The Hidden Truth

Your fleet has secrets

That van sitting idle costs £140 daily. The one doing half routes? Another money pit. Most depots run 20-30% more vehicles than needed - burning cash on insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.

Live Utilization Tracking

See which vans earn, which drain. Real-time dashboard shows mileage, routes completed, idle time. Spot underperformers instantly.

True Cost Per Mile

Beyond fuel - insurance, maintenance, depreciation, driver costs. Know exactly what each mile costs, which routes lose money.

Smart Fleet Sizing

AI analyzes your patterns, suggests optimal fleet size. Most depots can cut 3-5 vehicles without affecting service. That's £150k+ saved yearly.

Route Efficiency Scoring

Which vehicles complete routes fastest? Who's padding miles? Match efficient drivers to busy routes, maximize daily completions.

Maintenance Impact Analysis

See how downtime kills utilization. Schedule maintenance smarter - during quiet periods, not peak times. Keep earning capacity high.

Revenue Per Vehicle

Track actual earnings per van, per driver, per route. Identify your money makers and loss leaders. Data that drives better decisions.

Reduced fleet from 32 to 27 vehicles

Increased utilization from 68% to 89%

£127k additional revenue, zero new vans

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What Poor Utilization Really Costs

Based on typical 20-van courier depot

Current State (68% Utilization)

  • Vans needed for work: 14 vans
  • Vans in fleet: 20 vans
  • Excess capacity: 6 vans
  • Cost per idle van/month: £2,800
  • Monthly waste: £16,800

Optimized (85% Utilization)

  • Vans needed for work: 14 vans
  • Vans in fleet: 17 vans
  • Smart buffer: 3 vans
  • Vans removed: 3 vans
  • Monthly savings: £8,400

Annual Savings from Better Utilization:

£100,800

Plus £45,000 from selling 3 excess vans

How We Find Your Hidden Capacity

1

Connect Your Fleet

Import vehicles, routes, and schedules. Takes minutes, not days.

2

AI Analysis Begins

Track actual vs potential utilization. Spot patterns humans miss.

3

Get Clear Actions

Which vans to cut, routes to combine, schedules to adjust.

4

Save Immediately

Most depots save money from month one. ROI in weeks, not years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Won't fewer vans mean worse service?

Actually the opposite. Better utilization means vehicles are where needed, when needed. Smart scheduling beats spare capacity. Most depots improve service while cutting fleet size.

What about breakdowns and maintenance?

We factor in smart buffer capacity. Plus, fewer vehicles means better maintenance per van. Well-maintained fleets break down less than neglected large fleets.

How quickly will we see results?

Utilization insights appear day one. Most depots identify 2-3 cuttable vehicles within two weeks. Full optimization typically takes 60-90 days.

Do contractors resist the changes?

Good contractors earn more with optimized routes. They prefer busy days to half-empty runs. The complainers usually aren't your best performers anyway.

What if our utilization is already good?

Even 80% utilization has 20% waste. Plus we find hidden inefficiencies - unnecessary mileage, poor route matching, maintenance timing. There's always savings to find.

Utilization Powers Everything

The Foundation of Fleet Profit

Better utilization improves every metric that matters:

  • Lower costs per delivery - Spread fixed costs over more work
  • Higher driver earnings - Busier routes mean better pay
  • Reduced maintenance burden - Fewer vehicles to maintain
  • Better cash flow - Less capital tied up in metal

Combine with predictive maintenance to keep utilization high, or add real-time tracking for complete visibility.

More Than Just Numbers

High utilization creates positive cycles throughout your operation:

  • Contractors prefer busy, profitable routes
  • Fewer vehicles means better oversight
  • Maintenance gets properly scheduled
  • Cash freed up for growth investments

See how better utilization reduces fuel costs and improves your damage rates through better fleet control.

Your Fleet is Hiding Money

Most depots run 20-30% more vehicles than needed. That's thousands wasted monthly on insurance, maintenance, and idle time. Find your hidden capacity. Cut costs without cutting service.

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