{"id":11776,"date":"2023-09-13T13:45:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T18:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solerastaging.wpengine.com\/?p=11776"},"modified":"2024-04-04T12:20:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T17:20:57","slug":"new-study-by-solera-reveals-more-than-half-of-small-fleets-are-prioritizing-ai-for-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solera.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/13\/new-study-by-solera-reveals-more-than-half-of-small-fleets-are-prioritizing-ai-for-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study by Solera Reveals More Than Half of Small Fleets Are Prioritizing AI for Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

SMBs look to leverage AI to streamline maintenance, speed up driver workflows and improve risk capture<\/em><\/p>\n

WESTLAKE, Texas, Sept. 13, 2023<\/strong> \u2014 Solera Holdings<\/a>, LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today released new research of small fleet owners, operators,<\/ins> and drivers identifying current pain points and future opportunities in the industry.<\/p>\n

To uncover insights on how small fleets are feeling about their industry and top opportunities moving forward, Solera conducted a survey of 300 small- and medium-sized fleet decision makers in July 2023. The findings show that smaller fleets are feeling the impacts of the current economic headwinds and personnel issues, but do see ways in which technology \u2013 specifically AI \u2013 can streamline operations and help bottom lines.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the fleet industry is facing uncertainty as a result of soaring costs and continued disruption, technology is continually emerging as a differentiator for those looking to stay ahead,\u201d said Mark Freitas, Vice President, Product Management, Solera. \u201cOur survey shows that small and medium-sized fleet managers are interested in cutting-edge tech like AI and ML to optimize their operations and future-proof their businesses and allow them to compete at a larger scale.\u201d<\/p>\n

With AI\u2019s influence growing in the trucking industry, 51% of small fleets said they were either considering plans to add AI or actively exploring ways to tap the technology\u2019s potential. An additional 8% reported they were already utilizing the technology. In the same survey, 40% of respondents noted they\u2019d be interested in using AI to capture risks via video and streamline maintenance schedules while over one-third would like to use it to speed up driver workflows. <\/p>\n

For fleets looking to incorporate AI capabilities into operations, tools like SmartDrive\u2019s Video Safety Program and Spireon\u2019s IntelliScan ProView (both Solera companies) can empower businesses to make data-driven decisions and streamline business processes. Especially as small to mid-sized fleets look to compete with larger businesses, closing the logistics technology gap can help these shippers improve operations, reduce costs, and manage their drivers.<\/p>\n

Additional findings from the survey include:<\/p>\n