5.1 This guide promotes the considerations that may be applied to the management of fleet assets as a business process of the entity.

5.2 The central objective of this guide is to ensure that fleet assets are managed in a manner best suited to the entity taking into account the needs and mission of the entity and the respective capabilities of the assets.

5.3 Measuring and managing the effectiveness of a fleet program will result in improved accountability and enhanced operational performance. Accountability will be evident through standard performance measures such as cost savings, increased asset utilization, extended asset life, and increased mission effectiveness.

1.1 This guide addresses considerations for effectively managing fleets of mobile assets.

1.2 This guide primarily addresses fleets of non-tactical motor vehicles and aircraft but may also include other commodity groups such as waterborne vessels and specialized mobile assets.

1.3 This guide does not override or increase requirements specific to governmental authorities. However, to the greatest extent practicable, the guidance in this guide should be considered by these entities where efficiencies may be gained.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.