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.
One of the main reasons business owners and fleet managers adopt GPS vehicle tracking systems is to save money and boost profits, but another valuable benefit is keeping employees safe in the field. Driver safety features like acceleration, braking, and seat belt alerts can help monitor driver behavior and lower the incidence of accidents on the road. But what about the accidents that happen when the driver is not in the vehicle? Now there is a solution: the instant alert button.
Accidents are an unfortunate part of managing a fleet, and they always cost money. However, by using your GPS vehicle tracking system to help prevent accidents, you can minimize these costs. When an accident does occur, the safety protocols you have implemented will continue to save you money. The first step is creating enforceable policies that will […]
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.
Unfortunately, accidents are a reality that every fleet manager has to deal with at some point. Even the smallest collision costs time and money, and major accidents can have even more devastating results. Using your GPS tracking system to reduce accidents can help you maintain profits and protect your employees. Three Ways to Use GPS […]
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 […]
Vehicle tracking systems can be used to monitor all sorts of assets, including heavy equipment. Although features such as real-time mapping, landmarks, and time tracking are essential components of good vehicle tracking systems, if you want to keep an eye on heavy equipment, there are some other features you need to make sure you have.
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, […]
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 […]
