June 13, 2019 9:38 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Every fleet manager knows that using GPS to track your vehicles is essential. In the case of freight, GPS tracking is mandated by federal trucking regulations. Your employees all know they are being monitored, but you don’t necessarily want them to know where the GPS tracking device has been placed on their vehicle. If an employee is determined to use your vehicles for a side job, drive your vehicle into locations where you are not insured, or commit theft, you want to be able to track them without their being able to disable your tracking device. For this, you need the... View Article
May 23, 2019 6:09 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
GPS asset tracking allows businesses to monitor the location, movement, and usage of equipment, vehicles, and other physical assets in real time. By attaching GPS tracking devices to assets, companies can gain accurate visibility into where equipment is located, when it is being used, and how it moves between locations. For organizations that manage large inventories, rental equipment, cargo, or service vehicles, asset tracking systems help improve efficiency, prevent theft, and simplify equipment management. Key Takeaways GPS asset tracking allows businesses to monitor equipment and vehicles in real time. Asset tracking systems help improve inventory visibility and operational efficiency. Tracking... View Article
May 9, 2019 7:34 am
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Real-time GPS tracking is a system that shows the live location, movement, and status of vehicles or assets as they travel. For fleet managers, it provides immediate visibility into where vehicles are, how they are being driven, and whether operations are running efficiently. Unlike passive tracking, which stores data for later review, real-time GPS tracking sends updates continuously through GPS and cellular networks. That live visibility helps businesses improve dispatching, reduce idle time, respond faster to issues, and make better day-to-day fleet decisions. Key Takeaways Real-time GPS tracking provides live vehicle and asset location data. It helps fleets improve productivity,... View Article
April 25, 2019 7:05 am
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
How much does vehicle tracking cost? Before you invest in GPS fleet tracking technology, whether you have a large fleet or a small number of vehicles to protect, there are several important factors to consider that go into determining the cost of a particular GPS device or system. GPS Cost: Owning vs. Renting a Fleet Tracking System You can own your tracking devices outright and save the monthly GPS rental cost. Or, you can bypass the one-time purchase cost and have the flexibility of paying monthly and even changing equipment for your fleet tracking system during your service period. Buying... View Article
April 11, 2019 5:29 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
When you’re managing a fleet of trucks for your business, it’s always important to find ways to lower your fleet costs without negatively impacting driver performance. One of the easiest ways to cut fleet fuel costs – while simultaneously reducing engine wear-and-tear and exhaust emissions – is to reduce engine idle time. After all, if your engines are running, but the freight isn’t going anywhere, then you’re losing money. A GPS fleet tracking system can help make this easier by automating the process from start to finish. But it’s important to distinguish between necessary operational idle time and true idle... View Article
