Fleet tracking is a system that uses GPS tracking to help businesses monitor their fleets, drivers and all rolling assets. GPS and innovative telematic software are used so fleet managers can track and identify the location of their vehicles, regular maintenance, driver habits and overall safety and production. Being able to know where each vehicle is at all times allows for improved fleet scheduling, upgrades to route planning and fuel consumption management.
How does fleet tracking work?
How does fleet tracking work?
GPS tracking devices are first installed to the vehicles that businesses wish to monitor. From here, the hardware collects data such as location, speed, idle time and diagnostics, which is then stored in the device. The data collected is then uploaded onto the dashboard via a wireless network. The information can then be accessed from any location on any device.
The GPS device then displays the location data on a map in real-time. This data may include the routes travelled by the drivers, how fast they have travelled, pin points of each location, and more. Everything will be set up in the background, so managers will only have to login and create automated reports and alerts for the information that is most important for them.
Benefits of fleet tracking for your business:
Benefits of fleet tracking for your business:
Reduce insurance costs - Most insurance companies will offer a discount on their premiums when a company installs GPS tracking to their fleets, meaning lower monthly insurance costs.
Monitor where your vehicles are - Being able to locate your vehicles in real-time helps transportation companies communicate more efficiently between drivers and customers. Fleet tracking can also be used to monitor driver activity to ensure they are using the vehicles for business purposes only.
Minimise operating expenses - Fleet tracking has been seen to help companies reduce their overhead costs by eliminating excess fuel consumption, monitoring unauthorised vehicle usage and maintaining overtime expenses. The installation of the GPS system gives managers the ability to monitor driver activity more closely and alert them if they are engaging in unauthorised activities.
Improve driver safety - Fleet tracking has improved the safety of drivers and goods. When drivers are faced with issues during their trip, they can be rerouted to avoid possible problems occurring. This minimises accidents and congestion, and improves the overall safety of all drivers on the road.
Earn customer trust - Poor delivery services can be the reason why many customers move from one brand to another for their goods. Fleet tracking allows customers to monitor and track their deliveries, and know when they will reach their destination. This reassures customers that their goods are safe and updates them on when they will be delivered.
Find out how Webfleet Vehicle Tracking software can help you and your business to track your fleet more efficiently.
