Fleet Management Quiz

Which of the following is a primary reason for a company to operate a private fleet?

• Reduce customer service requirements

• Improve control over transportation schedules

• Increase variable operating costs

• Avoid all fixed costs in transportation

In fleet management, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) includes:

• Only fuel costs

• Only depreciation costs

• All expenses related to acquiring, operating, and maintaining a vehicle

• Only labor and maintenance costs

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in selecting vehicles for a fleet?

• Route density

• Vehicle compatibility with freight

• Driver preferences

• Payload capacity

A private fleet typically offers which of the following advantages?

• Reduced transportation costs due to lack of capital investment

• Greater flexibility and control over delivery schedules

• Ability to outsource all transportation needs

• Lower fixed costs

Fleet management involves which of the following tasks?

• Managing only vehicle acquisition

• Coordinating public transportation systems

• Overseeing vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and regulatory compliance

• Handling only driver assignments and routes

Which of the following is an example of a fleet management technology?

• ERP software

• Transportation Management System (TMS)

• Fleet Management Software (FMS)

• Inventory Management System

A company should consider leasing its fleet when:

• It requires a high degree of operational flexibility

• Vehicles are used infrequently

• Vehicle costs are too high for capital investment

• All of the above

The main benefit of using GPS technology in fleet management is:

• It increases fuel efficiency

• It reduces the need for maintenance

• It allows for real-time vehicle tracking and optimized routing

• It minimizes driver training costs

Which of the following can directly reduce fleet maintenance costs?

• Investing in older vehicles

• Using preventative maintenance programs

• Decreasing the frequency of inspections

• Increasing vehicle load capacity

Which cost component is commonly associated with variable operating costs in fleet management?

• Driver salaries

• Vehicle acquisition

• Fuel costs

• Insurance premiums