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?
GPS tracking can do more than improve your fleet operations, it can help improve your entire business. The benefits of implementing a GPS tracking system extend beyond the day-to-day operations that fleet managers and drivers use the technology for, allowing you to get more from your business than you ever thought possible.
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 […]
If you have employees that regularly use personal vehicles for work, you probably have a system for reimbursing mileage. How well does this system work? If it involves paper logs, you can be sure that the answer is not very well. In addition to the potential for intentional misreporting, paper mileage logs come with several other drawbacks. They can be damaged or altered, and data can be incorrectly entered into your accounting 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 […]
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 […]
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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 they’re on the job, look for a provider that offers key fobs for drivers.
A compact communication device enables drivers to signal for help even if they’re not with the vehicle. Dispatchers are alerted that a driver is in trouble, and can provide vehicle location information to first responders for expedited assistance.
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.
