Do you want to know where your fleet is at all times? Have you had past concerns about vehicle theft? These are just a few reasons why you might be interested in real time GPS tracking devices. To help you better understand what these devices can offer we have information below on the benefits and how the system works.
GPS stands for global positioning system. It was launched and maintained by the US military, but has since become a public system. This launch into the public sector has made vehicle tracking more affordable for everyone, as well as helped to cut down on stolen vehicle claims with insurance companies. The system uses satellites to relay information between the vehicle and the vehicle depot. Real time tracking is just one way of explaining how the system works. There are passive GPS devices that offer information at predetermined intervals. The passive devices provide less information about the vehicle or help for the driver.
Active systems which offer real time tracking have a plethora of features that will reduce operating costs and improve driver performance. Real time tracking means the information on the network system is up to date, i.e. to the exact second you are looking at the vehicle on the system. There are no delays or question about what a vehicle is doing or where it is.
You can know at all times of the day or night where a vehicle is located. If there is an unauthorised access of a vehicle you will even know that, providing you have the Driver ID and alert system setup. Driver ID is a handy feature that logs a driver into the car. Each driver will have an ID number to use in order to start the vehicle. Any movement of the automobile will then be recorded and sent in real time to the network system. You will know which drivers are taking work to do personal errands, who drives over the speed limit, and who takes the longer routes to a destination. By knowing this information you are able to improve driver performance which saves you money and makes the consumers happy.
Your management team watching the real time tracking system can generate reports on each driver for mileage and work hours. These reports can be compared to what the driver turns it. It helps keep an accurate accounting and makes discrepancies easier to spot.
You may feel the tracking system is a checking up device to employees, but it is more than that. It provides your employees safety as well. By knowing where they are if there is an accident, question, or new pick up or delivery to make you can choose the right employee and get them help. For example your fleet may resemble another fleet out there. If there is an accident in which the driver is being blamed you can provide the location of that vehicle and driver to dispute the case, even if it involves speeding issues.
