Being a city or county fleet means you’re in the public eye – under the scrutiny of taxpayers and stakeholders who want to make sure their tax dollars are being put to good use. Having vehicles and personnel that look well maintained and neat is important, but that is only part of the equation. Negative perception typically focuses less on physical appearance, and more on behavior — how vehicles operate and how drivers act behind the wheel. Fortunately, there is a tool your public fleet can use to put your best foot forward: telematics.

Read this article to learn about:

• How telematics can help correct wasteful behavior that drives costs.
• Using technology to prevent reckless driving behavior in city and county marked vehicles.
• Using telematics data to build a positive perception of your public fleet in regard to safety, environmental friendliness, and other important initiatives.