It all depends on what kind of business you’re starting, of course, but let’s talk about something to do with fleets of vehicles. Logistics, as it may be called in the modern marketplace, is all about getting something from A to B, although you may still think of it as trucking, which at least conveys the basic simplicity of the idea. Whatever the terminology, Colorado is an ideal place to be based. Here are some reasons why.

Location

Colorado is a convenient place to be based, particularly if roads are important to you. There is plenty of business within the state itself, plus you’re right next to Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Utah. Zip through Nevada and you’re in California. It’s like Colorado is the center of the world.

Workforce

Businesses are people and there is plenty of talent here. They’re here because it’s a great place to live, and whatever people you need for your workforce, you will find them. Where you live can be a great way to reduce stress in your life, hence why so many flock to Boulder. Having a workforce with less personal stress can mean great things for your company morale.

Why You Need a Fleet Management System

So, you’ve got your premises, your workforce, and your fleet of vehicles. What you need now is to make the most of them, and that means getting a fleet management system. With this software you can get on with the bigger picture while computer technology points out the day-to-day tasks. It can tell you when each of your vehicles was last serviced and what issues were addressed.

It can even tell you what issues you can expect soon, because there are statistics for everything these days and computers are great at bringing them to you. It can also tell you how much each vehicle is costing you in fuel and parts, how your drivers are performing in terms of being responsible road users as well as sticking to the optimal routes you have given for any given job. Fleet management also has non-tech elements, though, and here’s a key one: VIN.

VIN: What it is and Why it is Important

Buying new comes with a great degree of certainty. This vehicle hasn’t been anywhere else. It came from the factory to the showroom like a pedigree puppy looking for a home. But if you’re buying a used vehicle, there is history involved. It is important to know where it’s been and what has happened to it, and for this you need the VIN – the vehicle identification number, which is stamped into the metal, usually inside the chassis.

License plates can be changed but the VIN is like a vehicle’s birth certificate. A VIN can be used to track registrations, warranties, safety recalls and insurance. All these things are important because, as wonderful a place as Colorado is, it is not immune to the realities of everyday life and, just as you would if you were buying a business, there is due diligence to do on a used vehicle. You need to find out all you can about it, and this should be a crucial component in your research.

John Mali Director of Media Relations

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