Fleet management is one of the top concerns of small business owners and major corporations alike. It’s no small task to keep a private fleet of vehicles functioning properly and well-maintained, yet alone to deal with human factors such as driver turnover rates. And since fleet management is only one small part of your overall operation, it’s difficult to give it the attention it demands. There’s a better way to do business. Partner with Xcel Delivery Services and take advantage of our customizable and flexible fleet replacement services.
The Challenges of Maintaining Your Own Fleet
Keeping your own fleet of company vehicles is costly and time-consuming. In terms of financial costs, fleet managers must cope with the following issues:
- Replacing current vehicles or adding extra vehicles to the fleet
- Maintaining and repairing vehicles
- Managing unexpected costs
- Dealing with vehicle depreciation
- Accounting for fluctuations in fuel costs
Plus, every time a vehicle must go in for repairs or scheduled maintenance, that’s one less vehicle you’ll have available to conduct company business. The result could be a workforce that’s stretched thin and struggling to meet demands.
The Difficulties of Hiring In-House Drivers
The fleet itself is only part of the equation. Every fleet needs professional drivers, and that means more work for you. You’ll need to deal with finding the right candidates, hiring and training new drivers, making sure drivers manage fuel costs appropriately, and ensuring that drivers follow safe practices. And if multiple drivers call in sick on the same day, the result could be angry customers that consider taking their business elsewhere.
The Flexibility You’ll Get with Xcel Delivery Services
At Xcel Delivery Services, we thrive on helping other businesses thrive. Our full spectrum of fleet services can make it easy for you to meet your obligations to customers and clients, while keeping your overhead low. While your vehicles are out of service, you can use ours—and our professional drivers too. We can handle overflow needs during peak business hours or after-hours. And if you decide to replace your entire fleet, you can rely on Xcel to have the vehicles and drivers available when you need them.
To learn more about our fleet replacement services, call our office in Tucson at (520) 355-4897. Xcel Delivery Services looks forward to partnering with your business to help you meet your short-term and long-term growth objectives.
