collectiveFleet

Great product for the money

Pros

The vehicle maintenance history is presented in a clear and easily readable format.

Cons

Editing and generating reports seem to be difficult.

Review

Pros

I was able to adapt it to match our invoice coding system.

Cons

There are too many updates, and creating custom reports is challenging.

User friendly

Pros

It allows for comprehensive tracking of all necessary information.

Cons

The instruction manual could be more intuitive.

Fleet Maintenance not Repair Shop Software

Pros

Despite the software being packed with features and easy to navigate, I feel our administrator has customized it too extensively to suit his preferences, restricting our access to several valuable features.

Cons

I think incorporating a built-in fleet tracker using our department's existing technology would be helpful since we move vehicles frequently, making it hard to locate ones with issues. More training from the software manufacturer is needed as we've had minimal and had to learn things on our own.

Daily User

Pros

I value its capability to operate both online and on our remote desktop server, allowing multiple users to access the same system simultaneously. This feature is particularly beneficial for our employees spread across Canada when working together on Fleet operations.

Cons

I don't like that information doesn't transfer between tabs. For instance, when I enter a PO# in the Rental Tab, it doesn't appear in the Job Site Tab. Also, breaks in rent aren't captured in any tab.

Good enough

Pros

The asset data and reporting features are particularly useful to me.

Cons

I'm dissatisfied with inspection items existing only as text fields without tying to the VMRS hierarchy or specific vehicle parts. The tire module is cumbersome, and it hasn't met my expectations. The program is hard to use on mobile devices due to the layout. It feels like days' worth of data entry is needed to create and assign profiles, but the data output doesn't entirely meet my needs. The parts ordering and onboarding process is cumbersome, often leading to it being disregarded. The workflow for mechanics is slow and clunky, especially for those not tech-savvy.

Collective Data - Review

Pros

I can search for vehicles, view their images, and access related documents easily.

Cons

We can't notify people via email, and our mileage tracking isn't working correctly. The help desk is still addressing the issue. A year-end report showed only a one-mile increase for a vehicle. They enabled report uploads to Excel, but the mileages were incorrect. We still can't print an accurate year-end mileage report.

Growing Agency

Pros

Our agency's rapid growth made tracking supplies, equipment, and vehicles with lists challenging. We chose Collective Data primarily because it could integrate both our fleet and quartermaster data. The data import went smoothly after mapping our existing data.

Cons

My only difficulty has been with the reports. The standard ones are fine, but it's not intuitive for someone with limited report-building skills. The support staff offered classes and walked me through steps. The Hays County program is a precursor to Collective Fusion, which I understand is more intuitive.

Collective Data in an Educational Institution

Pros

The software is customizable to our organization's needs. Educational institutions differ from corporate and government ones, and this system is fairly easy to use and very comprehensive. It takes time to master report generation and filtering. Overall, support has been responsive and effective.

Cons

Having too many users can be problematic. Organizations should limit permissions within the software. It's not as robust as some high-tier fleet management programs. The key is to customize it to your needs.

The automated way of managing your fleet and assets.

Pros

There's no need for manual reports or calling drivers for their locations. Installing a GPS device on vehicles or assets lets you track their location via mobile or browser. It's easy to manage and has a friendly interface.

Cons

The system relies on internet connectivity. Ensure you have a reliable connection at HQ and on mobile devices.