June 13, 2019
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
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
As your company grows and expands, there’s usually an increase in the number of assets you must acquire and manage. When growth and expansion take place, it’s essential to set up systems that use GPS devices to improve equipment tracking and equipment management. This action increases efficiency for businesses and asset managers responsible for keeping track of large amounts of inventory, including items they deliver to customers, freight they receive, rental equipment, and fleets of rental vehicles. If you are manually keeping track of equipment, cargo, or large fleets, then the following information on asset management and GPS tracking is... View Article
May 9, 2019
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
As a fleet manager or business owner, you know you need to keep track of your vehicles and assets, as well as keep your employees safe. You also have to stay compliant with government regulations. That’s where GPS tracking systems come in. But what exactly is real time GPS tracking? In conjunction with user-friendly software or cell phone apps, real-time GPS tracking allows you to not only track the history of where your vehicles and assets have been, but it also allows you the peace of mind in being able to track fleets and assets live. Because real time GPS... View Article
April 25, 2019
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
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
