May 1, 2017 10:02 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
If you are a part of the trucking industry, you are probably familiar with the new rules in place regarding electronic logging devices and the new mandate going into effect at the end of 2017. All drivers who are required to keep a record or log of their duties or activities while they are operating a truck are required to switch over to an electronic logging system by December. This electronic system tracks a variety of things, such as when the truck is in motion, when the driver is on duty and hours of operation. While there are several different... View Article
April 21, 2017 10:00 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Most insurance companies reduce premiums if you install fleet GPS tracking. This is accepted as a given, but not many clients understand the reasons why. GPS tracking offers reassurance to many parties involved in your business, including your insurance carrier. Here are five reasons why insurance companies reduce premium costs when you install tracking: Better driving habits: Employees are much less likely to speed, run red lights or indulge in other reckless driving behavior when they know GPS tracking is activated. Our systems also include speeding alerts, so if an employee is a risk, you will know immediately and take... View Article
April 14, 2017 9:58 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Many companies find fleet GPS tracking worth it for the problems it prevents. Since many of these issues can raise costs or make productive business impossible, the expenses associated with GPS tracking quickly become worth the outlay. Preventing some of these issues may seem obvious to anyone who has managed fleet vehicles for a while, but there are benefits that are not quite expected. Here are five problems prevented with fleet GPS tracking: Poor communication: Customers like to be in the loop. If they are expecting a moving van, shipment or delivery, they want an approximate time. A four-hour delivery... View Article
April 7, 2017 9:57 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
GPS Technologies offers flexible options for purchasing GPS tracking service. This also includes rental plans where you pay a monthly fee for hardware, monitoring and alerts. Our GPS rental plans offer a low-cost alternative to purchase that works well for family budgets and small businesses. Here are six benefits of using our rental option: Lower upfront costs: If purchase costs stop you from installing GPS tracking, there are options available. Our rental plans do not require a contract, and there is no hardware cost. Installation is simple, and once service begins, you can start using your GPS tracking today. If... View Article
April 1, 2017 9:55 pm
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Many business owners may feel intimidated at the idea of installing GPS tracking devices in their fleet vehicles. They fret over the expense of the technology and the alert system. While installation and purchase costs may be high for some systems, this investment is worth its price. No matter what you pay for GPS tracking, it will pay for itself in the long run. Here are four ways this system manages expenses and increases profit: Improved monitoring: You make the best effort possible to hire the right people for the job, but sometimes even that plan goes horribly awry. Employees... View Article
