Vehicle tracking systems are not just for businesses that make deliveries or have large fleets that crisscross the nation. They can also be used for optimizing a sales force, no matter how large or small. If you have an outside sales team, a GPS tracking system can help you save money and ensure that your […]
A vehicle is a major asset for most businesses and the loss of one can have a significant impact on the health of the company. If you are concerned about theft or abuse of your valuable assets, consider the benefits of a vehicle tracking system.
A major component of successful fleet management is the ability to be flexible. Emergencies happen, plans change, and drivers don’t always behave in the way you expect them to. Although you can’t control every aspect of your business, you can use your GPS tracking system to help you handle the unexpected events that life inevitably […]
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 long periods of time. Taking steps to improve driver accountability can help you boost profits and reduce expenses.
Vehicle tracking systems with route optimization are great for fleet managers and dispatchers because they help improve efficiency and save money. However, these are not the only people that benefit from this powerful feature. Drivers also love the advantages that vehicle tracking systems with route optimization provide.
Your vehicle tracking system is a powerful tool that can be used to save money in multiple ways, but only if you use all the features. One feature that some GPS tracking providers offer is fuel card integration. Payroll and fuel are two of the largest expenses for fleet managers. Saving even a small percentage on either of these necessary expenditures can have a big impact on the bottom line.
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 […]
GPSTrackIt introduces new functionality to their Fleet Manager application. The new features enable the system to determine the optimal ordering of stops in a route and to overlay a driver’s route with the actual vehicle trail recorded by the system. Two new features have been added to GPSTrackIt’s Fleet Manager vehicle tracking system. Route Optimization […]
Maintaining positive cash flow is important for all businesses, but especially for smaller companies with limited cash reserves. Reducing the billing cycle is one way to help improve cash flow and ensure that you keep revenue coming in on a regular basis. If you bill based on time spent at site visits, travel time, mileage, […]
One of the biggest line items in any company’s budget is payroll. Labor is expensive, which is why it is so important to ensure that you get the most from every dollar you spend. Without tools to verify time reporting, you never know whether you are wasting labor dollars. Fortunately, vehicle tracking systems can help you solve this problem with your drivers.