Managing a fleet of pool vehicles is complex and traditional key management practices often make it harder. As your fleet grows, so does the number of keys to track. Handing keys over manually, chasing missing ones, or dealing with misplaced bookings wastes time, slows productivity, and introduces risk.

Despite advances in technology, many organisations still rely on outdated systems.

But the good news? Smartrak’s smart key and booking solutions are here to help.

Common key management pain points

1. Relying on a Key Warden

Some organisations assign a staff member - often an office administrator - to manage keys manually. This person is responsible for issuing keys, maintaining bookings, and following up when keys go missing. But as demands grow, this role becomes a time-consuming burden, not only for the Key Warden but also for staff waiting on access.

2. Using key hooks

Others take a hands-off approach, storing keys on hooks in a shared space. This leaves it up to individual staff to take and return the correct key. When keys go missing or aren't returned, time is wasted tracking them down. If someone walks off with a key in their pocket, the vehicle is unavailable and costly transport alternatives may be needed.

3. Keys stored in the wrong place

When your vehicles are parked across multiple sites - such as a campus or government precinct - but keys are stored in a central building, staff are forced to make time-consuming detours. These interruptions reduce productivity and may even lead to longer bookings, reducing fleet availability.

Smartrak’s time-saving solutions

PoolCar - smarter booking software

Smartrak’s PoolCar system gives staff the power to book and cancel vehicles online. It provides visibility into which vehicles are available, suitable, and compliant - all from one platform. With detailed reporting tools, organisations often reduce fleet size by up to 10% by identifying underused vehicles.

KeyMaster - secure key cabinets

KeyMaster integrates with PoolCar, enabling you to store keys directly at the vehicle location. No more detours or manual handovers. Keys are only released for valid bookings, and must be returned to close them - ensuring they’re ready for the next driver.

Keyless entry - no keys, no delay

For decentralised fleets, Keyless Entry offers even more flexibility. Staff access vehicles via smartphone or RFID card, with the keys securely locked inside. Vehicles can only be accessed by authorised users with active bookings, and all access is tracked in real time.

The bottom line

Outdated key management wastes time, causes frustration, and introduces avoidable costs. Smartrak’s smart fleet solutions help you:

• Eliminate manual key handovers
• Improve fleet availability and utilisation
• Reduce administrative burden
• Gain complete visibility and control
• Save money - and reinvest in your fleet

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