--- title: Proven Fleet Management Advice for Plumbing Companies description: How can plumbing fleets be more productive while reducing costs? Start with these four pro tips to improve efficiencies and save money. image: https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/2019%20and%20earlier/Proven%20Fleet%20Management%20Advice%20for%20Plumbing%20Companies/fleet-advice-plumbing-companies.jpg --- - Login & Support - [Driver login](https://driverportal.fossnational.com/(S(j3l4ffvs10c4pg5kst3wihvl))/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f) - [Fleet manager login](https://fossfleet.com/portal/#login) - [Support](https://dev-foss-national-leasing.pantheonsite.io/en/support) - [Vendor Support](https://dev-foss-national-leasing.pantheonsite.io/en/vendor) [Fuel & Maintenance Locator](https://www.fossnational.com/en/fleet-maintenance-vendors) [Search](https://blog.fossnational.com/hs-search-results?hsLang=en) [![FNL-Logo](https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/Foss%20Blog%20Template/Images/FNL-Logo.svg "FNL-Logo")](https://www.fossnational.com/) - Lease Your Vehicle - [Business Leasing](https://www.fossnational.com/en/business) Choose from open-end or closed-end lease offers—greater flexibility, fewer restrictions, and real benefits for businesses. - [Short term vehicle leasing](https://www.fossnational.com/en/short) Lease a vehicle for 1-24 months with no early termination fees or end-of-contract settlements. - [Zero emission vehicles](https://www.fossnational.com/en/zeroemission) Consider switching to zero-emissions vehicles to reduce your organization's greenhouse gas emissions. - Manage your vehicles - [Fleet Cards](https://www.fossnational.com/en/fleet-cards-canada) Consolidate all your monthly fuel and maintenance purchases with Canada's number one fleet card. - [Remarketing](https://www.fossnational.com/en/remarketing) Maximize your profits from selling used vehicles with our expert support. - [Telematics](https://www.fossnational.com/en/telematics) Monitor real-time drivers' behaviour with our telematics solution, developed in partnership with GEOTAB. - [Safety and risk management](https://www.fossnational.com/en/safety) Protect your drivers and vehicles by managing your fleet's operational risks with a holistic fleet safety program. - [More ways to manage your fleet](https://www.fossnational.com/en/more) Explore worry-free packages that include upfitting, vehicle storage, licensing and title management, and many more. - Resources - [Fuel and maintenance network](https://www.fossnational.com/en/network-search) Access service and repairs through our nationwide network of vendors. - [White papers](https://www.fossnational.com/en/resources-listing) Blogs and white papers developed to help you better manage your fleet and drivers. - [Zero-emissions](https://www.fossnational.com/en/zeroemission) Best practices for reducing your organization's greenhouse gas emissions. - [Case studies](https://www.fossnational.com/en/resources-listing?page=0&category=Case) Learn how we helped other companies improve their fleet operations. - [Articles](https://blog.fossnational.com/) Uncover industry insights, expert advice, and the latest trends in fleet management, vehicle leasing, and mobility solutions. 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It goes without saying that getting your team to the job site is essential for a profitable business. But what about finding ways to save money while operating your fleet? And how can you help drivers be more efficient and productive? Over the years, we’ve worked with a number of plumbing companies across Canada. We wanted to share some plumbing fleet management tips to help youimprove your operations and save money. [![Download our guide for details on how a fleet card allows you to closely track and reduce your fuel and maintenance costs> >](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6014256/3fc40aeb-ce0e-4f5d-850b-158fc3b511a4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6014256/3fc40aeb-ce0e-4f5d-850b-158fc3b511a4) ## 4 PLUMBING FLEET MANAGEMENT TIPS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND REDUCE COSTS ### 1. Deploy the right vehicles to keep employees safe and efficient First and foremost, equip your fleet with the right vehicles. Use “the right tool for the job” to help your team do their work better and faster. To that end, having purpose built vehicles is essential. The first step is to [factory order](https://www.fossnational.com/blog/advantages-factory-ordering-your-fleet-vehicles) your vehicles. This action alone saves plumbers tens of thousands of dollars a year! After factory ordering, you’ll want to [upfit your fleet vehicles](https://www.fossnational.com/blog/fleet-vehicle-outfitting-how-save-money-and-keep-drivers-happy) for your specific needs. Your teams have different mandates: some are dedicated to new home installations, while others respond to emergency situations. The vehicle types may be exactly the same, but the on-board requirements vary greatly. The right vehicles, properly upfitted, ensure your employees are safe and efficient. At the end of the day, that’s howyou make money**.** ### 2. Lease your vehicles to keep monthly costs consistent Financing your vehicles also plays a critical role in overall business performance. We suggest that plumbers adopt an open-end lease arrangement. This means that there is no capitaloutlay and the entire lease is a fixed monthly expense. At Foss National Leasing, we also roll the upfitting costs into the monthly lease payment - resulting in no initial balloon payment for the upfitting. The upfitting cost is amortized over the lease term and added to the monthly lease cost. Voila! Predictable cash flows. ### 3. Save 15% a year on fuel and maintenance costs Get a dedicated fleet [fuel and maintenance card](https://www.fossnational.com/one-card-solutions-two-options). The cost savings in this area alone are significant - industry reports indicate savings as much as 15% a year.   In addition, a fleet card allows drivers to go virtually anywhere to purchase fuel and get maintenance done. The result? Drivers are more productive - and as you know, time is money. Your fuel and maintenance card also assembles all the costs per vehicle with incredible detail - resulting in less administration headaches for you. Bonus: your card identifies potential employee misuse of company expenses - a key money saving area. ### 4. Get more business with company branded vehicles Your vehicles are your company’s brand in the community. They are highly visible when parked outside each of your worksites. Having them properly branded will make sure neighbours know who to call when they need service. And don’t forget to keep your vehicles looking good. If they’re old, or have rust or damage, it says a lot about the company who operates them. Think about it. If you see a service vehicle that is falling apart, you probably assume that the service is equally as shoddy. If you think that way, certainly your customers do as well. ### Conclusion If you apply these four tips, we’re confident you’ll be able to improve your fleet’s operations, save money, and even bring in new business. It all starts with ordering the right vehicles, and having them properly upfitted and branded to suit your service needs. Then, opt for a lease that allows for fixed monthly payments so you can better manage your monthly cash flow. Use a fuel and maintenance card to keep drivers more productive, and help track your costs more efficiently. There are many other improvements you can make to your fleets’ operations to find cost savings and efficiencies. Anyone at Foss National would be happy to share some more insights with you. ### Next Step: Download *Control Your Fuel and Maintenance Costs*. This white paper goes into more detail on how a fuel and maintenance card works, and how it can lead to big savings for your business. 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