When buying a vehicle tracking system the number one consideration should be what return on investment it can offer. The ROI often depends on what features the system includes, so comparing features as well as costs is vital before deciding on a system.
Vehicle tracking is a mature technology which helps companies to streamline their operation and cut costs in a myriad of ways. Simply by knowing where their vehicles are at all times can revolutionise the way a business operates overnight. Add to this the fact that most vehicle tracking systems store the data they receive for up to 2 years, and you have a business tool that can also automatically generate wage claims, verify overtime claims and help monitor all aspects of field worker activity.
The Proven Benefits of Vehicle Tracking Include:
There are many GPS vehicle tracking systems on the market and there are key difference between what they do and the benefits and ROI they can offer. Explore this site to find independent information on vehicle tracking systems and industry news, you can also visit our partners at TrackCompare to compare vehicle tracking prices, features and ROI.
Vehicle tracking application these days often use Google Maps or Bing Maps to display the location of the vehicles you are tracking. Both Google Maps and Bing Maps have satellite views. Read the rest of this entry »
Navman have now released an application for your iPhone so that you can view your entire fleet via your iPhone. This obliviously relies on the fact that you already have vehicle tracking with Navman. Previously if you had vehicle tracking with Navman you would be unable to view the tracking data when you were out and about and were only able to view it when you were back in the office. Read the rest of this entry »
Virtually all vehicle tracking systems these days rely on the internet to communicate the information collected by the vehicle tracking system. It’s a fast, cheap way of getting the information to people and in this day and age virtually everyone has an internet connection of one sort or another. Read the rest of this entry »
By giving the drivers in the company extra driver training you can improve safety standards. Safety by many companies is an afterthought, but a safer workforce is a more productive workforce. If drivers are off sick because they were involved in an accident then they are not at work. Read the rest of this entry »
Many companies and organisations describe vehicle tracking as self funding. The reason that vehicle tracking systems are often described in such a way is due to the financial savings they bring to a fleet. Read the rest of this entry »
Quartix which is one of the major players in the GPS vehicle tracking business and one of the vehicle tracking companies which has been affect least by the recession has said that 50% are of their pay as you go vehicle tracking product. Read the rest of this entry »
Break is a charity which helps give support to the victims of road accidents and also helps campaign for safer roads. It was started in 1992 by Mary Williams. A division of Break entitled The Fleet Safety Forum are now urging fleet managers and business owners alike to get vehicle tracking systems installed in their vehicles to help prevent accidents on the road. Read the rest of this entry »
Vehicle tracking systems or fleet tracking as it is often known as is a great way of cutting the costs of running your fleet, but it’s not the only way to save money. There are other ways to cut fleet costs. Read the rest of this entry »
Many of the vehicle tracking suppliers also provide mobile workforce solutions to the market place. Mobile workforce solutions refers to a device which a courier, engineer, construction manager may use if they have to record information and take signatures while out and about. Often delivery drivers will ask you to sign a screen on a device when they deliver parcels to your door. This replaces the old pen and paper. The worker will carry this device with them in their van or car. Read the rest of this entry »
You can now get pay as you drive insurance. This can be ideal for drivers who do low millage. You pay a premium as you would normally, but if you drive under a certain number of miles in a year you get a partial refund. Read the rest of this entry »
