Telematics and GPS Navigation » fleet tracking http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles Telematics and vehicle fleet tracking and related tracking systems Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 GPS Fleet Tracking Extends Reach To Trailers And Heavy Equipment http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2011/12/02/gps-fleet-tracking-extends-reach-to-trailers-and-heavy-equipment/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2011/12/02/gps-fleet-tracking-extends-reach-to-trailers-and-heavy-equipment/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:57 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=194 English: Key elements of the emran structure o...

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GPS fleet tracking used to be just about tracking vehicles such as cars and trucks.  Now the fleet tracking includes freight, heavy equipment and

trailers as well, and are being incorporated into the fleet tracking software.  Sometimes other functions are required for trailers and heavy equipment such as environmental and if it has been opened or not.  These features would be wrapped up in the entire telematics system software however.  At any rate, read on for more about how GPS fleet tracking now incorporates trailers and heavy equipment.


With significant technology improvements and expanding wireless networks, the GPS fleet tracking industry has exploded in growth, and small business owners are probably benefiting the most. From landscape companies to local couriers, fleets as small as two or three can see tremendous advantages from the technology. What about heavy equipment operators, trailer companies, and vehicle auction companies? Do GPS options exist for these segments?

The struggle such segments encounter deals with cost, durability, and a lack of power supply. Trailers are often disconnected from power supplies for long periods of time. Vehicle auction companies – always a target for auto theft – cannot afford GPS for the majority of vehicles that just sit, but still need to deter theft and track vehicle movement when grand theft occurs. Heavy equipment operators are primarily concerned about device durability.

Thanks to companies like iTRAK Corporation in Colorado, such GPS tracking solutions now exist. The company recently released its newest product, iTRAKopus? 1200, an economical and compact tracking device that operates on GSM data networks. Designed for easy installation, the 1200 is a self-contained device with an internal antenna and battery that is charged when connected to a power supply. The battery can power the GPS device for 6 to 18 months, based upon device usage.

The iTRAKopus? 1200 is very compact (measuring about 2″x4″x1.5″) and weighs only about 1 pound. The casing is tamper-proof and highly durable for withstanding the wear and tear of being installed on heavy equipment. Trailers will benefit from the battery life, and vehicle auction companies will find the cost of the device easy to swallow. Additionally, iTRAK’s data systems monitor device activity based on actions, rather than time intervals. Such a system structure eliminates useless data transfer to further reduce monthly data fees.

The GPS industry continues to rapidly evolve at all levels, but most certainly in the commercial sector. Additional advantages companies will experience from a GPS fleet tracking system on unique assets is a reduction in insurance costs, as well as an improvement in operations.

The industry’s top GPS tracking systems operate in the cloud and can be easily accessed through mobile devices, such as iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. Reporting functions can be highly customized based on a company’s specific needs, and enterprise systems can be more cost-effectively deployed for companies in need of additional security. The sky is quickly becoming the limit in the GPS fleet tracking industry.

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]]> http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2011/12/02/gps-fleet-tracking-extends-reach-to-trailers-and-heavy-equipment/feed/ 0 Forward Planning And The Practical Benefits Of Fleet Telematics http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2011/11/16/forward-planning-and-the-practical-benefits-of-fleet-telematics/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2011/11/16/forward-planning-and-the-practical-benefits-of-fleet-telematics/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:51:55 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=191 Telematics is becoming more of a necessity rather than a luxury in businesses that have to operate a fleet of vehicles.  The savings on the vehicles is

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becoming well known, especially since the cost of the telematics technology has gone down significantly over the years.  In these days, most software management of the fleets can be done online through a service, which saves a lot of upfront costs of software installation.  Read on for more on the benefits of fleet telematics.


Fleet industry analysts are forecasting sales growth for telematics to rise to almost 6.5 million units by 2014. Developing realtime vehicle tracking innovation is recognised as a key factor by most private industry or public sectors operating fleet vehicles of any size or application when forward planning to maintain maximum cost efficiencies and productivity.

Technology now plays a crucial role in the global fleet industry. From local and regional SME businesses, equipped with a basic vehicle tracking device to national and world wide haulage and service distribution, deploying a full scale fleet gps tracking system.

While telematics investment is seen as a capital asset, most small to mid size fleet organisations enter the process with an entry-level vehicle tracker which supplies a basic ’satnav’ application. Fleet managers and their control room teams quickly become aware that it is crucial to have full visibility of an entire journey history as it happens in realtime. A system upgrade to a full live vehicle tracking system enables streaming data to be directly relayed from the on-board diagnostics.

Consultation and full company workflow and costings analysis is a vital prerequisite in forward planning projected business growth to a required telematics performance. Provision of capacity must be to meet future fleet operational demands with added functionality, rather than simply address present concerns. A clear prefiguring of practical benefits will enhance productivity estimates matched to delivery capability. In addition, a selected software solution must be scalable or customised to fleet vehicle specification and intended usage. Economic urgency can very often focus on a main issue of fuel cost reduction to be achieved within the first time period of installed GPS tracking use, obscuring wider strategy needs.

It’s not uncommon for the immediate benefit to quickly fall away after a small short-term gain from initial driver reaction once a vehicle fleet tracking system has been installed. It is imperative that data must constantly be utilised and acted upon to inform the vital decision making process in order to see long term benefits. Key running cost reduction and productivity development can be most effectively implemented via necessary driver behaviour management. Company operating costs can be better controlled by ensuring that data is understood and acted upon on a daily basis.

In-vehicle diagnostics will monitor driving behaviours, such as idling, gear selection and engine revs, as well as measuring braking, acceleration and cornering. Installed routing software enables comparisons between actual and planned scheduling with geo-fencing limits, which can be pre-set for vehicle movements out of hours or prescribed journey areas. Also, a record of any unauthorised vehicle use can be kept.

Consultation with the telematics provider at very stage is vital, especially when planning integration with existing network infrastructures. Telematics purchasing is always vitally dependent on possessing full and accurate information, which aims to achieve the required cost reductions. A strategic implementation policy and assignment of responsibility for ensuring the entire process is carried out to agreed plan is a forward planning imperative.

http://www.cybit.co.uk are the UK’s Leading Supplier of Vehicle Based Telematics Services, GPS Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Tracking, Trailer Tracking with customisable added value application modules, who deliver an extensive portfolio of advanced vehicle tracking solutions to over 2,000 enterprises across a wide-range of industries. UKAS accredited to ISO 9001:2000, Cybit’s dedicated professional services team can provide guidance to legislation compliance, Human Resource Management and Duty of Care best practice.

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Telematics and GPS tracking are similar in what kind of service they provide, yet they can use different means to achieve their goal.  Being able to track vehicles, cargo and other large items has given businesses a better handle on their assets and where they are located.  New advancements in technology can certainly assist in the growth of how telematics can help businesses increase their profit margin by reducing costs as well.  This article discusses how new Telematics technology improves the way businesses can operate.


Developments presently taking place in GPS tracking technology, which aim towards the linking of vehicles to external system processes, improving traffic conditions and thereby, transforming the fleet driving environment, are emerging online and are more frequently being seen at trade conferences and industry exhibitions.

As new and innovative technology begins to become more widely available, the telematics industry appears to be at the threshold of the next important breakthrough in supplying realtime vehicle tracking solutions at a more sophisticated level of data reporting. Advances in integrating cloud based computing, virtualisation and mobile technology to deliver fast access, sharing and storage of ever larger quantities of vital data are remodelling computer ecosystems to operate across increasingly diverse platforms and complex infrastructures.

As more devices capable of multiple and versatile connectivity intersect with the next generation of applied telematics, it is predicted that a corresponding explosion in online and smartphone interoperability should be shortly expected to be actively in operation. The integration of external mobile devices with in-vehicle systems enabling messaging, email, and social media interaction are also forecast to expand mobile phone tracking capability.

The rise of the machine-to-machine (M2M) concept is a strong advocate for streamlining mobile asset tracking management by the implementation of a fuel tracker mobile app to monitor vehicle mileage via a smartphone. Fleet managers can look forward to seeing further improved fuel efficiency and highly optimised alternative routing according to updated reporting on best available road and traffic conditions.

Fleet enterprises who operate multiple delivery vehicles in the same delivery consignment can deploy an advanced type of trailer tracking app. Data received from the vehicle’s fleet GPS system can send text messaging, voice, and vehicle controls and thus, be in constant communication, displaying their progress on a map, throughout the entire journey. Fuel levels and other vehicle speeds are also tracked by alerts signalling a vehicle stopping.

However, it is the integration of present telematics with the fast developing smartphone and mobile device technology which is just round the fleet industry corner. Successful linking of the two systems will be critical to coordinating valuable information and feedback response, which will best utilise user mobile service infrastructure combined with on board, web based services.

Improved connectivity performance between fleet control rooms and cab mobile, reduced driver distraction, and easier upgradeable platforms are seen to be the cornerstones of reliable support to ensuring continuity of new services. As a result, the vehicle driver and client-customer, alike, are assured of being supplied advanced, automated and home-base support.

http://www.cybit.co.uk are the UK’s Leading Supplier of Vehicle Based Telematics Services, GPS Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Tracking, Trailer Tracking with customisable added value application modules, who deliver an extensive portfolio of advanced vehicle tracking solutions to over 2,000 enterprises across a wide-range of industries. UKAS accredited to ISO 9001:2000, Cybit’s dedicated professional services team can provide guidance to legislation compliance, Human Resource Management and Duty of Care best practice.

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GPS tracking is one of the best ways to monitor fleets of vehicles.  With this technology, the fleet manager can know where at all times their vehicles are and with additional software, or an entire telematics solution, can manage where their vehicles are, and can send information to the driver if need be.


GPS vehicle tracking devices help businesses increase their efficiency, productivity, and accountability at the same time. If you have been looking for ways to improve your transportation or distribution business to provide quick delivery services to your customers, installing GPS system is a wise decision. Although the technology was launched decades ago, it has gained popularity in few recent years. Keeping up with the technological developments is very important for surviving in today’s cut-throat competition. Most fleet and fright management companies and transport and distribution companies have already realized the importance of GPS tracking devices in ensuring discipline and accountability. The space-based navigation system allows you to determine just the accurate location of your car, bus, or truck right from the comfort of your home or office.

Benefits Of GPS Vehicle Tracking Devices In Fleet Monitoring

* Using GPS vehicle tracking devices is one of the most effective tools in tracking the exact location of vehicles. It offers more advantage to the individuals and companies who are in transport and distribution business. This is the most efficient way of fleet monitoring.

* GPS racking devices help companies to better manage a huge fleet and monitor drivers’ schedule. This, in turn, helps in keeping a track of fueling halts between the source location and destination.

* If you’re looking for ways to improve your services and decrease the product delivery time, installing GPS vehicle tracking devices is a wise decision. You can determine the approximate time a vehicle takes to reach a specific destination. You can remain updated about scheduled movement of vehicles.

* By deploying GPS technology, you can streamline labor costs as well. As it helps in proper management of fleet drivers, their schedules, working hours, workforce mobility, and route management, you can streamline your costs and fix up standard minimum and maximum limits.

* GPS vehicle tracking devices can help you route drivers more efficiently making them complete more service calls per day while improving customer satisfaction.

* Apart from this, the driving behavior of drivers can also be monitored. It also provides information about the performance of a particular vehicle. In addition to this, it enhances safety and boosts efficiency.

* GPS tracking system is a smart technology that delivers exceptional control and visibility over fleet vehicles. This also eliminates the out-of-route miles improving compliance.

* Using GPS system minimizes the risk of theft of your vehicle. As long as GPS device is on, authorities can easily track the vehicle and reach the location of the stolen vehicle.

If you want to improve your services along with effective fleet monitoring, installing GPS vehicle tracking devices is the wisest investment that you can make. It not only takes your business to the next level but also offers you complete peace of mind. In addition to this, it helps in cutting down your labor and fuel costs by eliminating out-of-route miles and tracking working hours of drivers. By deploying this, most of unforeseen disasters can be averted. While ensuring proper management of your fleet vehicles, it helps you improve your bottom line processes and business operations.

Teletrac has been offering a wide range of GPS vehicle tracking devices to its clients for more than 23 years. The company delivers intelligent driving solutions and help customers in fleet monitoring, improving drivers’ productivity, and reducing delivery time.

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]]> http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2011/09/23/benefits-of-gps-vehicle-tracking-devices-in-fleet-monitoring/feed/ 0 A Close Up View of Fleet Management http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/06/25/a-close-up-view-of-fleet-management/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/06/25/a-close-up-view-of-fleet-management/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:10:26 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=131 Fleet management is a way for companies who have a lot of vehicles in use as part of their business, to save costs.  Fleet management can run the gamut from live tracking and routing to helping drivers avoid “trouble spots”, to managing where company vehicles can go and when.  This kind of tracking and management also lowers insurance costs as well.  Effective fleet management however, depends upon the fleet tracking system, or fleet management software used. There is both a hardware and software component to have a powerful fleet management system.  Read this article that gives a good description of fleet management systems.

There are a lot of businesses today that depend heavily on transportation. Take for example: Trucking business. This kind of business happens in companies that usually distribute products all over the place. Occasionally, these businesses can find flaws in their management of trucks. That is why a new technique in managing vehicle fleet has been on the rise in the market.

This kind of managing vehicles is called Fleet Management. This includes monitoring vehicles such as trucks, cars, vans and other kinds of vehicles. It also has a range of functions that could effectively manage your vehicles such as vehicle financing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle telematics (tracking and diagnostics), driver management, fuel management and health & safety management.

Fleet Management is also a very good function that drives companies that rely heavily on transportation to decrease or, if possible, to take away the risks connected with the vehicles involved. It can also help in the widening of productivity. Since the vehicles are effectively managed, the owners can track the transportation cost and can find ways to minimize it the next time they would release the vehicles again for delivery purposes. This kind of management can not only effectively deliver more improvement in the company, but also, it can make things flow more efficiently.

There are two types on how to deal with fleet management. One, it might be done in an indoor fleet management department or, two, in an outsourced fleet management provider. However, this has only one basic function in all of the systems involved: the vehicle tracking component.

But let us not go deeper into that because it might make things seem more complicated when it is more than easy to acquire this kind of system. What companies only need is fleet management software that can be used as a guide that puts everything into its proper place. This software enables everyone in the managing team participate by accomplishing particular tasks in the process. These tasks include every operation involved, from vehicle attainment to vehicle culling. It also includes functions such as driver profiling, trip profiling, dispatch, vehicle efficiency, but it actually depends on the capability of the software.

It is now better to see a company more organized in terms of their usage of vehicle since it does not only minimize their expenses, but also, it can widely help in the environmental aspect of our world. Less gas emission means better air.

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]]> http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/06/25/a-close-up-view-of-fleet-management/feed/ 1 How GPS Fleet Tracking Improves Driver and Vehicle Safety http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/05/30/how-gps-fleet-tracking-improves-driver-and-vehicle-safety/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/05/30/how-gps-fleet-tracking-improves-driver-and-vehicle-safety/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 04:54:35 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=121 GPS fleet tracking has many uses in both consumer and commercial uses.  In the business arena, GPS Fleet tracking really allows businesses to lower operating costs and increase driver safety through behavioral modification.  This article discusses how when this growing technology is incorporated into business systems, it can bring these specific benefits to the business.  Read on for more.


Many people mistakenly believe that GPS fleet tracking is nothing more than a vehicle location system. GPS fleet tracking provides a wide range of information and analysis to help improve fleet performance across the board; from fuel efficiency to driver and vehicle safety.

Speeding

Speeding is one of the leading causes of accidents on our roadways. A GPS tracking system enables you to monitor the speed of each of your vehicles, in real time, and to determine if any are traveling at unlawful speeds. Alerts can be set to inform you that a driver is speeding while simultaneously reminding the driver to slow down. This reduces your liability and gives you the ability to hold your employees responsible when driving company vehicles erratically.

Location

In the event that a driver is in an accident, needs road-side assistance or has a medical emergency; your fleet tracking system can help you determine their precise location. This information will undoubtedly prove to be priceless in the case of an emergency.

Vehicle Maintenance

Alerts can be set to notify you of scheduled maintenance on each of your vehicles. Additionally, you can have diagnostic units added to your GPS fleet tracking solution to alert you when mechanical issues arise. This is the best way to avoid surprises while your vehicles are on the road and to protect your drivers from mechanical failures.

Nothing is more important than the safety of your employees. Fleet-based businesses assume a substantial risk as their employees are operating heavy machinery, often at high rates of speed. A GPS tracking system can help you protect your employees and reduce safety hazards. So what are you waiting for? Implement a GPS fleet tracking solution today.

Looking for more information on how GPS tracking can save you money and improve your fleet operations?

Do the research, talk to other fleet managers, and learn how an advanced GPS fleet tracking system can reduce fuel and labor costs, extend the life of your fleet, and improve driver safety: http://www.gpsinsight.com/

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]]> http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/05/30/how-gps-fleet-tracking-improves-driver-and-vehicle-safety/feed/ 0 GPS Fleet Tracking – The Secret to Improving Fleet Response Times http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/05/19/gps-fleet-tracking-the-secret-to-improving-fleet-response-times/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/05/19/gps-fleet-tracking-the-secret-to-improving-fleet-response-times/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 01:12:35 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=115 Improving fleet response times not only improves customer service, but saves on fuel, and vehicle repair costs because there is less wear and tear on the vehicle.  GPS Fleet tracking can reduce overall fleet costs and make the job of the fleet manager much easier.  There is no need to call a driver and find out where they are, they can just look up on the screen and there they are!  Read on for more on how GPS Fleet tracking can improve fleet response times.

Remaining on schedule and having a fast response time is essential to any fleet-based business. Traffic, vehicle breakdowns, sick days and inclement weather are just a few of the many issues that can arise and negatively affect scheduling and response time. A GPS fleet tracking system can help you to improve response time and most effectively address scheduling issues.

Real-Time Vehicle Tracking

A GPS fleet tracking solution will provide a real-time map depicting the locations and routes of each of your vehicles. This information is incredibly useful when dealing with unforeseen issues. Having the ability to determine which of your drivers needs to be rerouted, from a single interface, enables you to most effectively manage your fleet.

Remote Rerouting

Your GPS fleet tracking system will also be equipped with the ability to reroute your driver(s) remotely. Navigation system integration makes it possible to reroute a single driver, or your entire fleet, without ever having to call in or radio information. Your driver(s) will simply be notified by their navigation system(s) with any scheduling, priority or route changes. Having this technology at your finger tips is essential to maintaining a competitive response time and effectively managing your fleet.

Detailed Reporting

A GPS fleet tracking system provides a wide variety of reporting helping you to: identify optimal routes, track driver behavior and much more. In the case that you need to reroute a driver, you can quickly review routes, taken in the past, and identity the most efficient course for you driver(s) to take.

In order to remain competitive any fleet-based business must run a nimble business operation and have the ability to respond quickly to changes in client and/or company needs. Implementing a GPS fleet tracking solution can make this possible. Employ a GPS tracking solution today and improve fleet response time immediately.

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Fuel is one of the most costly expenses a fleet-based business faces. Ensuring that each of your drivers is taking the proper steps to conserve fuel, while operating company vehicles, is essential to running a cost effective business operation. A GPS tracking system can help you monitor driver behaviors and hold them accountable for irresponsible fuel consumption.

So how can a GPS fleet tracking system help monitor fuel consumption?

Monitoring Speeds – Speeding is a major waste of fuel. Your GPS vehicle tracking system can be set to alert you when any of your drivers are exceeding the legal speed limit. The driver will be alerted as well, encouraging them to slow down. This functionality also helps you ensure that company vehicles are being operated safely.

Unauthorized Vehicle Usage – GPS fleet tracking enables you to monitor the usage and location of each of your vehicles, at all times, thus making it impossible for an employee to use a company vehicle without your knowledge. The reporting functionality of your GPS tracking solution will enable you to definitively prove when a vehicle has been misused helping you to eliminate unauthorized vehicle use.

Reduce Time Spent Idling – Allowing a vehicle to idle is an unnecessary waste of fuel. Your GPS tracking system can also be set to alert you, and your driver, when a vehicle has been left idling for a given period of time. This functionality often proves to save businesses a substantial amount of money.

Identify Optimal Routes – A GPS vehicle tracking solution makes it simple to review past trips and identify the most wasteful as well as the most efficient routes your vehicles have taken. This information can then be used to plan future routes, save on fuel costs and assist in project bids.

If you are considering the implementation of a GPS fleet tracking solution, keep in mind that many businesses report saving enough, in fuel expenses alone, to cover the cost of their tracking system.

Looking for more information on how GPS tracking can save you money and improve your fleet operations?

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]]> http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/04/25/using-gps-fleet-tracking-to-reduce-fuel-costs/feed/ 0 How GPS Fleet Management Can Make Your Job Easier – Part 2 http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/04/15/how-gps-fleet-management-can-make-your-job-easier-part-2/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/04/15/how-gps-fleet-management-can-make-your-job-easier-part-2/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:26:53 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=74 This is part 2 on GPS Fleet Management and how it can make your job easier (as well as your life).  This part of the article discusses the benefits and some of the features that these fleet management systems provide.  Read on for more!


Many GPS fleet management systems also allow you to disable your vehicles to prevent theft, as well as tracking with minute-by-minute pinpointing if a vehicle should be stolen. This capability alone will qualify your fleet for a discount on the insurance rates charged by most leading insurance companies.

Many of these capabilities of GPS fleet management systems will also allow you to monitor and coach driver behavior. The reports available for instant download can be used to coach drivers in achieving better response times, more efficient travel routes, greater fuel efficiency, safer driving habits, and more. This is a wonderful contribution to the efforts of many organizations to improve employee productivity. You will have the added opportunity to improve vehicle productivity, extend vehicle life, and operate the vehicles in the fleet in ways that help to protect the environment with the various benefits of GPS fleet management.

If, for example, you notice when you monitor the vehicles leaving the garage each morning that most of the vehicles travel the same route for the first eighteen miles, but one driver takes a different route, not only is your curiosity engaged, but you wonder why this is happening. Further investigation reveals that this particular driver takes the same route every day. As you review the reports from your GPS fleet management system, you discover that this driver is your most productive driver and reaches his first stop first with uncanny consistency. You decide to download a customized report that shows the progress of each vehicle on a minute-by-minute basis. Your analysis reveals that while the other drivers spend 37 minutes idling in traffic, your lone wolf is making uninterrupted progress toward his first destination. GPS fleet management has demonstrated a way to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

GPS fleet management will make your life easier. It can help you:

- track all movements of every vehicle and maintain a full history on the movements of every vehicle

- monitor driving habits for use in coaching drivers in achieving greater efficiencies and saving fuel, time and costs

- manage maintenance of the fleet with greater ease

- protect vehicles against theft or find them quickly if stolen

- improve employee productivity

- manage vehicles for greater efficiency and longer life.

For a small investment in the GPS device, a minimal monthly monitoring fee, and a few minutes for installation, you can be saving time and money instantly. Most companies that install GPS fleet management equipment find that they save enough in the first 90 days to pay for equipment, installation and the first year of monitoring.

For more information about GPS fleet management, get the free report “7 Ways Your Company Can Save Thousands of Dollars With GPS Fleet Tracking.” Many companies have substantially increased their revenue and lowered their costs by installing a GPS tracking system for their fleet. To calculate the ROI for your company in under 30 seconds, see the Fleet GPS ROI calculator.


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]]> http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/04/15/how-gps-fleet-management-can-make-your-job-easier-part-2/feed/ 0 How GPS Fleet Management Can Make Your Job Easier – Part 1 http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/04/13/how-gps-fleet-management-can-make-your-job-easier-part-1/ http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/2010/04/13/how-gps-fleet-management-can-make-your-job-easier-part-1/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:41:19 +0000 admin http://totaltelematics.com/telematicsarticles/?p=72 GPS fleet management is the use of GPS tracking technology and software to keep inventory and tabs on all of your vehicle assets.  For businesses with larger fleets, this technology tool can make a world of difference in the bottom line.  All kinds of costs can be saved, from the reduction of lost assets, to lower insurance rates.  Many more savings can be had as well.  This article talks about some of the features GPS Fleet Management software gives a company and how it can be beneficial.  This is a great starter article for those that are looking for solutions for their own company.  Read on for part 1, part 2 will be coming shortly.

Managing any fleet of vehicles is a complex and stressful job. The larger the fleet, the more valuable the cargo, or the more critical the fleet to business operations, the more stressful the management task will be. If you manage a fleet of vehicles of any size you need to know that GPS fleet management makes your life easier.

You might know that GPS fleet management equipment allows you to see (on your laptop) exactly where every vehicle is at a particular point in time. But do you know that this same equipment also maintains a complete history for each vehicle of where, when and how that vehicle has traveled over any time-frame? If you notice an anomaly at any time, you can download a report of the history of each appropriate vehicle and analyze the cause for the anomaly and determine what corrective action is appropriate.

You probably know that GPS fleet management equipment allows you to watch your computer screen and see movements of your vehicles in “real time” in order to monitor everything that is happening with your fleet. You might not know that GPS fleet management equipment also allows you to receive alerts or historical reports when drivers are speeding, idling, stopped, traveling, moving outside a predefined area or driving unsafely in a number of other ways. You can also track driving habits that negatively affect fuel efficiency or the useful life of the vehicle.

If you choose a GPS fleet management system that includes a maintenance scheduling system, you will be able to keep track of maintenance needs of each vehicle organized into an easy-to-read report whenever you want an update. This feature of the GPS fleet management system also alerts you to a number of maintenance problems when they begin instead of when the vehicle breaks down at an inopportune time.

GPS fleet management will also help you save a bundle of money and run your fleet in ways that are environmentally friendly. You can monitor fuel mileage reports and compare the data to maintenance schedules and engine tuning details. You can compare fuel mileage with actual routes traveled by individual vehicles and/or drivers.


For more information about GPS fleet management, get the free report “7 Ways Your Company Can Save Thousands of Dollars With GPS Fleet Tracking.” Many companies have substantially increased their revenue and lowered their costs by installing a GPS tracking system for their fleet. To calculate the ROI for your company in under 30 seconds, see the Fleet GPS ROI calculator.


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