THE multifaceted impact of the novel coronavirus has seen many fleets invest in new IT systems to help manage vehicles more effectively, according to Jaama, a fleet management software company.
The company says it has seen strong growth in fleets wanting its Key2 product as fleets aim to tighten up on their operational and compliance administration.
Jaama claims that it has on-boarded over 11,000 new vehicles to its Key2 platform while there has been a significant rise in customers rolling out its MyVehicle App for commercial vehicle and grey fleet drivers since the end of March.
The uptake has been across the distribution, construction and local authority sectors, it says, whilst activity in the contract hire and leasing sector has seen the procurement of new Key2 Business Solution systems.
Martin Evans, Managing Director of Jaama, commented:
Vehicle and driver compliance has been at the top of all fleet agendas during Covid as the majority of employees are now working remotely. The slimming down of fleet teams due to company restructures and the furlough scheme has meant that companies have needed to rely heavily on the automation benefits of systems such as Key2.
Evans added:
MOTs and inspections have been a major challenge during the lockdown for fleet operators on their vehicles and ancillary equipment like tail lifts and cranes. Making sure vehicles are adequately maintained and fit for purpose following months of being parked up remains an ongoing challenge.
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