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 […]
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.
Although it’s important to operate efficiently and reduce the amount of time it takes to get from one customer to the next, speeding is not the best way to accomplish this. GPS fleet tracking provides multiple features to help combat this unsafe driver behavior. In fact, service companies can significantly reduce the incidence of accidents simply by implementing a vehicle tracking system.
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 […]
GPS Trackit announces a new device for assisting with driver timekeeping and accountability. The driver key fob is a small physical device the size of a flash drive that can help with keeping track of which driver is in which fleet vehicle.
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 […]
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.
Fleet tracking systems are great for keeping an eye on drivers with real-time mapping or managing your budget based on actual driver data. They can also be useful when there are areas where you want your drivers not to go. It’s not possible to constantly monitor driver locations, even if you do have a team of dispatchers. […]
Engine idling has virtually no benefit. It pollutes the environment, consumes fuel, takes valuable labor time, and contributes to engine wear. Fortunately, you can use your fleet tracking software to identify excess idling and reduce it. This will not only make your fleet more efficient but will also save you money.
