Since its introduction to the business and public sectors in the 1990s, satellite-based GPS vehicle tracking has become a vital tool for many businesses and public agencies, from construction to services, delivery, agriculture, towing, trucking, transit and more. >> Continue Reading
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. >> Continue Reading
Many fleet managers or owner-operators use cell phones to monitor vehicle locations and communicate with drivers in the field. This makes a lot of sense for small businesses, but there is a better solution that is less expensive than you may think. GPS vehicle tracking systems provide a more robust, feature-rich solution that can save >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
When comparing vehicle tracking systems, it is important to evaluate the various features, customer feedback, technical support, and integration with field service management tools and other third-party applications. However, it is also critical to assess the user interface of any vehicle tracking system you are considering. Four Reasons to Use a Vehicle Tracking System with >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
A vehicle tracking system can vastly improve the way your fleet operates by simultaneously increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Adding field service management tools to fleet GPS makes these benefits even more compelling. Imagine if every driver had a tablet that allowed them to select routes, communicate directly with dispatchers, and use third-party apps to make the customer experience even more enjoyable >> Continue Reading
Your GPS tracking system does much more than just help drivers get from point A to point B. It can also be used to help keep your drivers, vehicles, and cargo safer. Simply having a GPS system in place will automatically provide useful benefits. Employing certain safety features will enable you to get even more >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
Vehicle tracking is a great step towards improving efficiency and optimizing your fleet. It can also help you monitor driver activity with speeding alerts, idling reports, and real-time mapping. Adding power take off (PTO) monitoring gives you even more valuable information about how your drivers are spending their time. The ability to remotely monitor drivers >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
Many business owners mistakenly believe that a GPS tracking system is too expensive or not valuable enough to justify the investment. To the contrary, the return on investment you will get from reduced fuel costs and improved performance make fleet GPS well worth the initial costs. This article addresses the reduced fuel cost component of calculating your ROI >> Continue Reading
One of the main reasons to use vehicle tracking is to help you save money, but this is not the only benefit of fleet GPS. You can also reduce your environmental footprint and get a greener fleet. Even if these environmental benefits are not a priority for your business, they also translate to more savings and better branding opportunities. Vehicle tracking allows you to provide better service and present a truly green image. >> Continue Reading
Your GPS tracking system is a valuable tool for office-based dispatchers, management, and administration staff, but what if you need to manage your fleet from the field? Using a fleet management app for your smart phone allows you to take control of your vehicles, even if you are driving one yourself. There are a lot >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading