There are some very useful and practical reasons why making the decision to use a web-based GPS fleet tracking system is a smart idea. Fleet managers have found the development of GPS (which stands for Global Positioning Systems) to be an excellent solution for their business needs because the software and hardware is able to provide them with so much. There are many reasons why saying yes to GPS fleet tracking that is web-based is beneficial.
If you want to save money on fuel then this is the way to go. When tracking devices are installed in company cars, trucks and vans the business is able to monitor how much fuel has been consumed and does not have to solely rely on what the employees tell them was used. Fuel costs can also be reduced because drivers’ routes can be set up for them before they head out on the road. Not only does this save on fuel but it also saves on the cost of labor because time is saved thus leading to more opportunity for other jobs.
When you put in a GPS fleet tracking system then this increases the productivity of your workers because they are aware of the fact that they are being monitored. While this may not sit well with some employees it will also ensure that when they are on the clock they are doing their jobs and not using their company vehicle for other personal purposes. This also leads to a reduction in labor expenses and a reduction in the consumption of fuel.
If a customer calls the company and says that a driver is late then the GPS fleet tracking system can let the manager know where the employee is and can give the customer an idea of when to expect the driver. In this way you will be able to keep track of any unauthorized stops that your workers make. You will also be able to track when deliveries and pick-ups are taking place to determine if they are on schedule.
The use of web-based GPS fleet tracking systems means that fleet managers can receive speed reports automatically and do not have to wait on them. The appropriate use of this reporting will lead to cost reduction in the fleet as a whole. In the same way managers and/or supervisors will be able to be alerted if there is a violation by any driver of established speed thresholds. The personnel at the company may be alerted by way of an e-mail or in some cases, a text message.
Fleet managers who choose to use GPS for their businesses will be able to receive off hour reports and alerts concerning the vehicles that the company owns. If one of their vehicles is used when an employee is not working a shift then they will know about it. This works as a deterrent to workers who may think about using a company car or truck to do other things in their free time. It also serves another important purpose as well- it alerts managers immediately that the theft of a company automobile has taken place or is currently in progress.