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In this episode, Dan Simpson, Manager of Product Marketing at Fleetio, joins Jeffrey Scott to break down why fleet and equipment management is one of the most overlooked β€” yet most volatile β€” cost centers in landscaping and contracting businesses. Dan shares insights from his hands-on background in construction and years working directly with fleets, explaining how better visibility, preventative maintenance, inspections, fuel tracking, and data-driven decisions can dramatically reduce breakdowns, control costs, and protect margins. The conversation dives into why landscaping companies are also β€œin the fleet business,” how software and data turn gut-feel decisions into confident ones, and where AI and automation are heading in fleet management.

Takeaways:

  • Fleet management as a hidden profit lever
  • Preventative maintenance vs. reactive repairs
  • Inspections and communication from the field
  • Fuel cost visibility and control
  • Total cost of ownership for vehicles and equipment
  • Reducing downtime and breakdown volatility
  • Tracking tools, assets, and accountability
  • Using data to make smarter equipment decisions
  • Integrations with accounting and ops software
  • The future of AI and automation in fleet operations
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