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 […]
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 […]
Almost every GPS provider has a vehicle tracking system that offers detailed reporting. But what if you need quick answers? What if you want to make a management decision based on historical driver data? You can cull the detailed reports for all the information you need, or you can use a vehicle tracking system that […]
GPS vehicle tracking can be used for more than just viewing fleet locations on a map. You can also run detailed reports that tell you when and where a driver was every minute of the day. While this might seem like a lot of information, there are compelling reasons to monitor driver behavior, not least […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
GPS tracking systems have many useful features that can help you save money and improve operations. One of the most commonly used features is the ability to monitor driver locations, but not every fleet manager uses this feature for the same reasons. Some business owners might be interested in cutting costs, while others are more focused on improving the customer’s experience.
Overtime is expensive, but sometimes necessary to fulfill customer orders or provide a certain level of service. However, when you use tools like GPS tracking to complete work while minimizing or avoiding overtime, the investment quickly becomes worth it.
