An earlier article introduced us to some of the algorithms and models in fleet management as applied to different problem spaces which included Vehicle routing and scheduling, dynamic fleet management, city logistics, urban public transport, Dial-a-ride transport, air-transport, Maritime transport and Rail and intermodal transport,

Most usages of fleet management software such as the open source mentioned above are in the areas of food delivery, emergency services, utility companies, construction, landscaping, public transportation, courier and package delivery services. The users use these software to reduce labor and gas costs, remain in compliance with state and federal regulations, locate and track fleet vehicles, manage vehicle maintenance, improve fleet and driver safety and optimize cost savings.

Commercial fleet management software like the Autosist is primarily a fleet inventory management system with a platform that charges per month per asset if paid annually.  They offer flexible pricing options no matter the size of the fleet which entices small businesses. With the focus on process automation, commercial software provides proprietary software resources and policies for fleet management.

These software applications make it easy to keep track of drivers in the field, plan routes as efficiently as possible to save on fuel costs and stay one step ahead of maintenance tasks. They support GPS vehicle tracking, timesheet tracking, shift and route assignments and group messaging with drivers.