New data from Tech.co revealed that automated route optimization is currently the most popular AI tool used by over half (58%) of U.S. fleet businesses, followed by AI predictive maintenance (23%) and AI dash cams (13%).
“While predictive maintenance might save the most hours per task, route optimization is a clear priority, with our research showing 58% of U.S. fleets leveraging it to turn logistical headaches into a competitive edge,” says Tech.co’s editor, Jack Turner. “By reclaiming seven hours a week and slashing fuel costs by nearly 20%, AI tech has moved from a ‘nice to have’ to an operational necessity for 69% of industry professionals.”
Key takeaways:
· 69% of fleet professionals view AI as a competitive industry advantage, showing that U.S. logistics leaders are highly aware of AI’s potential impact.
· 95% of U.S. logistics professionals save 1-20 hours weekly using AI tools.
· Harnessing automated route optimization software can save fleet managers 7 hours of work weekly.
· AI route optimization cuts fuel budgets by 19.3%.
