Abstract:
Fleet management embraces all activities required to sustain and function equipment all over its life since the
starting phase of equipment acquirement to the last phases of asset disposal. Such activities comprise
maintenance and repair, inventory control, training, and safety issues. Managing a fleet can be a challenging
job unless special tools to help control performance. These performance procedures are made possible by the
improvement and implementation of computer-aided fleet management systems. Performance techniques give
business devices to screen, control, and improve each day′s task and work concerning strategic goals. The main
purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of fleet management practice on construction performance
(Time and Cost) in the case of Amhara Waterworks Construction Enterprise. The study employed a crosssectional
explanatory
and
descriptive
type
of
research
design
and
mainly
quantitative
data
analysis
techniques.
Descriptive
statistics such as mean, percentage, and frequency tables were used to describe the data. From the
total targeted population, 137 samples purposefully drawn by using Purposive quota sampling techniques.
Inferential statistics multiple regressions were employed to answers the basic question and test the hypothesis
respectively. Furthermore, the data were encoded, processed, and analyzed using SPSS.V20.Moreover, the
results of the study suggest that the construction performance of AWWCE is Low. The study also found a
positive correlation among the five variables (repair and maintenance management, fuel management, vehicle
tracking management , drivers training and management, and vehicle disposal and replacement management)
of Fleet management practices. Regarding the correlation, it is possible to conclude that there is a strong
(Repair and maintenance, Driver training and Management) and moderate (Fuel management, Vehicle tracking
and Vehicle disposal and replacement management) positive and significant relationship between the five
variables with construction performance. The result of the study also confirmed that, among five independent
variables two of the variables Repair and maintenance and Driver training and management practices are
statistically significant and positively influence the construction performance of the Enterprise. Hence, in order
to improve the construction performance of Amhara Water Works Construction Enterprise, the repair, and
maintenance garage should complete the service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment on time, avoid
maintenance rework with a quality inspection and check up to avoid frequent technical failure after service and
maintenance. Likewise the organization should implement Driver/operators behavior and communication
management system for easy coordination and integration of job assignments, d
evelopment and learning program
in the organization
in succeeding the aim of driver training and management system. In addition to this, in order
to avoid aged and inefficient fleets, the enterprise should establish and implement short and long term strategy
to vehicle and equipment replacement policy and practice.