Using your GPS tracking system to plan routes is an excellent way to reduce fuel costs, optimize your labor budget, and ensure that you provide the best possible customer service. But how do you know whether your planned routes are being followed? Look for a GPS provider that offers vehicle trail to route comparison to be sure [...]
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Need to Switch to E-Logs? Use Fleet Management Tools
If you are in the fleet management business, you are likely aware of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill that Congress enacted in July 2012. This new legislation aims to make America’s roads safer by implementing several different protocols for drivers and transportation businesses. One of the requirements that will [...]
Six Features to Look for in a Fleet Management Solution
Effective fleet management requires more than just knowing where all of your vehicles are at a given time. You also need to manage drivers, integrate customer billing, control your fuel budget, schedule maintenance, and do many other ongoing tasks. Using a GPS fleet management solution is the most cost-effective way for you to reduce costs, streamline communications, [...]
Seven Features to Look for in a GPS Tracking System for Trailers
Using a GPS tracking system for trailers is a great way to monitor the locations of your vehicles, your products, and the status of shipments. However, like most things in life, not all tracking systems are created equal, and not all solutions are the best for every application. Even a high-quality GPS tracking system that [...]
Six Reasons Drivers Benefit from Mobile Fleet GPS Tools
Fleet GPS tools can provide multiple benefits for managers, dispatchers, and drivers. However, while managers and dispatchers have the advantage of computers in the office, drivers are often limited to cell phones and GPS units in the vehicles. Adding mobile fleet GPS tools can enhance the way you manage your fleet and provide several benefits, [...]
What Does the EOBR Mandate Mean for Fleet Tracking Systems?
A hot topic these days in the fleet tracking systems industry is the highway bill passed by Congress in June 2012. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill was created to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles based on three core principles: The barriers to entry must be higher in order [...]
ROI of GPS Tracking: Improve Dispatching Efficiency
GPS tracking systems can help you save money in several ways, including improving dispatching efficiency. It’s a simple concept: the more efficiently you can dispatch your fleet, the more profit you will have. It comes down to a combination of two factors: Maximizing labor costs - Every minute that your drivers are on the road, they cost [...]
Optimize Customer Site Visits with GPS Tracking Fleet Management Tools
Effectively running a business requires multiple tools and systems. You need an accounting system, office software, sales processes, a customer relationship management solution, and the list goes on. If you own or manage multiple vehicles, you also need a GPS tracking fleet management solution to ensure that you operate efficiently while keeping costs low. If you get [...]
Dispatch Drivers More Efficiently with Vehicle Tracking Systems
Vehicle tracking systems can be used both actively and passively. Many fleet managers and owner-operators use GPS tracking in both ways to get the most from their investment. A passive approach might include: Using triggered alerts so you know when drivers arrive at a landmark Monitoring monthly reports to track driver behavior Tracking a vehicle only when [...]
GPS Tracking in the News for the Week Ending April 5th
GPSTrackIt.com is devoted to bringing you industry related news and information. On a weekly basis, we will post highlights from news found across the net that relates to GPS tracking, hardware, software, vehicle tracking and location, or asset monitoring and protection. To receive this weekly update by email: Prepare for a Fleet Expansion: Analyze Your Operations There [...]
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