The Ultimate Landscape CEO - Jeffrey Scott Fleet Management Software Explained by Dan Simpson of Fleetio
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Jan 8, 2026 Dan Simpson, Product Marketing Manager at Fleetio, brings his construction expertise to discuss the often-overlooked world of fleet management in landscaping. He highlights how visibility and preventative maintenance can save costs and minimize breakdowns. The conversation tackles the significance of integrating data for smarter decision-making, and the potential of AI and automation in the future. Listeners learn practical tips like regular inspections and fuel tracking to turn fleet management from a burden into a profit driver.
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Fleet Is A Core Profit Lever
- Fleet and equipment are a major, often-overlooked cost center that directly affects margins and volatility.
- Dan Simpson stresses landscaping companies are also "in the fleet business," not just landscaping, because assets hold large investment and risk.
On-Site 5AM Inspection Reality
- Dan visited a landscaping yard at 5am and saw crews rush to vehicles with minimal time for inspections.
- That visit convinced him inspections must be extremely quick and easy for field adoption.
Use TCO To Guide Buy/Replace Choices
- Total cost of ownership (TCO) and uptime visibility change buying and retirement decisions for vehicles.
- Tracking costs over time reveals when an asset's maintenance curve justifies replacement.