What is fleet rightsizing?

Fleet rightsizing makes sure that your company's fleet is the perfect size for your business needs.  A right-sized fleet reduces costs like fuel, maintenance, and insurance. It also helps avoid problems like idle vehicles, late deliveries, or drivers rushing to cover too many stops.

Let’s say a local building supply company runs a fleet of 12 trucks to handle daily deliveries. After reviewing their delivery data, they realize that 4 of those trucks are only used a few times a month. They're still paying for insurance, maintenance, and parking on all 12, whether in use or not.

By rightsizing, the company reduces its fleet to 8 trucks that stay consistently busy. For those few days each month when demand spikes, they use short-term rentals or hire third-party drivers.

If you're looking for a smarter way to manage deliveries without owning extra vehicles, Curri can help. Curri is a nationwide delivery platform that acts as a virtual fleet for your business. With access to industrial-grade vehicles and an easy-to-use transportation management system (TMS), Curri helps different industries handle deliveries on demand without the cost of maintaining a full fleet.

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Fleet rightsizing vs downsizing: what’s the difference?

Downsizing means cutting the number of vehicles in your fleet to lower operational costs. It’s usually done fast and often without a deep look at what the business actually needs.

Rightsizing, on the other hand, is a strategic move that should be considered as part of your overall strategy. It means looking at your delivery volume, routes, vehicle use, and service needs, then adjusting your fleet based on real data.

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