Many companies are switching to the cloud for several different business functions. There are cloud-based software solutions for accounting, document storage and sharing, time tracking, project management, and much more. If your business is adopting cloud-based solutions for some or any of these applications, why not take fleet tracking to the cloud too? The Driver [...]
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Five Benefits of Using Fleet Tracking Systems to Go Green
Business owners use fleet tracking systems for a wide range of reasons. Some focus on the return on investment that actually helps save money; some like the increase in efficiency that helps improve customer service; and some use fleet tracking systems because it allows them to run a greener business. Whether you respond to one [...]
Use GPS for Fleet Tracking to Prevent Unauthorized Stops
Even with the best planning and dispatching efficiency, your drivers may not be able to follow the routes assigned to them. However, when drivers make unauthorized stops, it affects your business. Depending on where the driver stopped, your reputation could be damaged, and no matter what the reason for the stop, it will cost you [...]
Track Drivers AND Vehicles with Key Fobs for Fleet Tracking Systems
Most fleet tracking systems are primarily designed to track only vehicles and their activities. Of course, drivers and their behavior are also monitored, but only while they are actually in the vehicle, and only if you know for certain which employee is driving. If you want to track both your vehicles and your drivers while [...]
Driver Accountability: GPS Fleet Tracking – Trail to Route Comparison
A key component in cost-effective fleet management is encouraging your drivers to actively participate in helping you keep costs down. Because the fuel budget does not come out of their pockets, drivers may not be inclined to take the shortest route, use fuel cards, or turn off the engine when they will be stopped for [...]
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 [...]
Five Reasons to Use Fleet GPS with Satellite Tracking
Fleet GPS is an excellent solution in many situations, but some businesses require a different type of coverage or the ability to track assets using satellites. For example, you may want to track a container shipment across oceans. In this case, real-time mapping may not be required, but you still want the ability to locate [...]
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 Fleet Tracking: Reduced Drive Time with Smart Routes
Making an initial investment in GPS fleet tracking can be intimidating, especially for small business owners with limited budgets. What type of equipment and software do you need? Which GPS features should you look for? How much will it cost and will you get a return on your investment? The good news is, there is a GPS [...]
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