Data and Connectivity Drive Fleet Health and Improve Uptime
A reliable fleet runs on data and fleet expertise
From knowing where your shipment is to ensuring that trucks are running at peak performance, data is a strategic asset, and Penske is using the vast amount of information from its connected fleet solutions to improve the health of its equipment, maximize fleet performance and improve uptime.
Connecting Fleets
With our connected fleet solutions, Penske marries the data off of the trucks with our maintenance data to create better uptime. Penske can take data from 300,000 vehicles and begin to see patterns of codes that might indicate an issue. Without that scale, you would never have the amount of data you need to get that benefit.
Enhanced Fleet Performance
Using data off the truck enables us to be more proactive and leads to a more customized maintenance solution for improved fleet performance. Penske uses the truck data to identify failure rates and shape preventive maintenance practices to get ahead of a potential failure. We also know which combination of vehicle fault codes can lead to a breakdown and work with our shops and our customers to proactively schedule a truck for service to get ahead of potential issues before they become a problem.
The data analysis process factors in the equipment's operating environment, geography and mileage to better identify maintenance needs.
Because data improves remote diagnostics, technicians can be more prepared to get equipment fixed faster and get your drivers back on the road faster. If a roadside event occurs, data from the truck is given to Penske’s 24/7 coordinators so they can pinpoint where the truck is, identify the right service technician for the job and ensure the right tools are available.
Connectivity also increases visibility, so Penske can monitor the timeliness of PMs, how many trucks are in for repair, the number of road calls on a particular day and overall fleet maintenance costs. We can drill down to see which truck is costing more and help you determine if it is time to replace that truck.
The overall goal is to use data to have greater insight into fleet performance, improve the health of the vehicles and keep the fleet running smoothly. Penske takes multiple streams of information to make the data actionable. The tools help us deliver a better experience and keep costs low.
A Reliable Fleet
A fleet leasing solution from Penske is built on the strength of the entire Penske fleet. As a company, Penske Transportation Solutions owns and maintains a fleet of more than 300,000 vehicles. With that kind of expertise, you can rest assured that you will be running some of the best-maintained and reliable trucks and tractors in the industry.