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 — yet most volatile — 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 “in 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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