What benefits me as a business owner?

As a business owner you may get the impression that only dispatching or fleet management will benefit from the installation of a GPS vehicle tracking system. That is not the case. Virtually every area of your company could find solutions through this new technology.

Management

The heightened efficiency will save management time and money, which means bigger returns on your investments. Real-time information will produce happy customers and help safeguard your company's reputation, which can result in new business.

Finance/Accounting

Payroll and account billing data can be verified using detailed reports from the tracking software. Fuel and labor costs will be drastically cut, and vehicles themselves will last longer because of lessened mileage.

Sales

Improved and efficient routing will let salespeople make more appointments in a workday. Plus it allows salespeople to show clients how closely the delivery of services can be monitored by the company's high tech real-time tracking system.

Fleet Dispatchers

By using GPS tracking to optimize the use of your existing vehicles, fleet dispatchers will be able to send drivers to more jobs, and won't need to buy extra vehicles. It makes routing much simpler, which will relieve stress and reduce wasted time and fuel.

Drivers

Providing reports with verified information, drivers can back up work orders and collaborate time spent at job sites. They are protected and your business is protected if someone reports a problem with service, because the GPS tracking will show not only where they were located, but at what time.

Customer Services

Customer service representatives are able to tell customers about the progress of their projects in real-time. Customers benefit from faster service, more precise arrival times, and detailed and accurate billing information.

Are gas prices gouging profits?

Gas gets more expensive by the day. Are you throwing money away on inefficient vehicles? All-Trax's GPS powered vehicle tracking systems can help. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, excessive idling can waste up to 800 gallons of fuel yearly for the average truck. Speeding vehicles can waste another 200 gallons. At $3.00 per gallon, that's $3000 annually! With the rising price of gas, hundreds of companies are combating costs by turning to GPS tracking systems to improve the management and efficiency of their fleet.

The records of vehicle usage provided by real-time GPS tracking systems can address all your efficiency issues from vehicle speeds and routing to idle times. GPS can use precision mapping programs and exclusive computer software to track vehicle data 24/hours a day, including start and stop times, number of stops by address per day, and service equipment used. GPS fleet trackers document employee billing time and location, which can be used to verify gas charges in vehicles. E-mail alerts can be set up to notify dispatch in the event of a vehicle speeding violation. These records can allow your company to study vehicle use patterns to identify and correct areas of inefficiency. In many cases, simple changes can lead to huge cost savings.

Any company relying on delivery, maintenance or sales vehicles will benefit from fuel savings by using a GPS powered fleet tracking system.

Can't get drivers to go the speed limit?

If your business has a mobile workforce, there can be many logistical challenges, particularly when it comes to employee safety. One of the best ways to keep employees safe when they are behind the wheel is keeping vehicle speeds down. But what is the most effective way to do this? Simply telling employees to "slow it down" may not always have the desired impact. All-Trax fleet tracking system can help!

Using GPS technology, and All-Trax mapping software, not only can you see the precise location of vehicles but you can also view vehicle speeds. Reports can log vehicles that go over a specified speed , and you can set visual alerts to notify you when a vehicle crosses a set speed threshold. Reducing speeds equates to fewer tickets and fewer accidents. You benefit by keeping employees and vehicles on the job with fewer injuries and less time in the shop and quite possibly lowering insurance premiums.

Know the five ways to improve customer satisfaction.

There are a number of things customers expect out of a GPS tracking system, but most of their needs are similar. A GPS system can be combined with cellular technology to create an AVL (automation vehicle locator) program, which can track vehicles that have been properly outfitted.

Some of the practical applications for this technology:

1) Performance Monitoring

There are a number of different ways to monitor the performance of a fleet. If jobs are taking less time than is scheduled for them, routing can be altered to fit more jobs into a given workday, which will satisfy more customers. Customers want to know when to expect a delivery, and real-time tracking allows you to give them precise and accurate information

2) Schedule Adherence

A GPS fleet monitoring system management you will always be able to know where your vehicles are. An AVL can track a vehicles start and stop times, and this data can be compared to time sheet information to verify work is being done for billed hours. If a customer calls in for an unscheduled stop, you can locate, contact and route the nearest vehicle to their location in order to accommodate them.

3) Safety and Security

In the event of an emergency, such as an accident or breakdown, a vehicle theft, or a medical problem, knowing the precise location of your vehicle is critical. An AVL system has a number of capabilities that allow you to react at a moment's notice and will provide your drivers with peace of mind. Customers get peace of mind knowing their cargo is being tracked. Stolen vehicles will be easy to find and merchandise easier to recover because authorities can be directed to their exact location.

4) Improved Communication

Knowing the location of your workforce at all times can facilitate communication. Time will not be wasted simply finding out where employees are, because their location will be displayed onscreen. Lost drivers will be able to get immediate directions from the dispatcher. Customers have decreased wait times for services.

5) Increased Productivity/Financial Savings

With the rising gas prices, the fuel consumption of a business can make a big difference on monthly budgets. Utilizing a GPS powered AVL program to make efficient routing and scheduling, vehicles will be driving fewer miles, which translates into reduced spending on fuel. Better routing will also mean a company can complete more jobs or service more customers in a day. All this means is that services can be offered at lower prices to you.

Secure your assets and your peace of mind.

Keeping your employees safe is a primary goal in all businesses, and having a mobile workforce makes this task more difficult. Employees working alone, performing dangerous jobs or driving to remote locations can feel safer if they know that dispatch will be able to view their position at all times. A GPS powered (AVL)Automatic Vehicle Location system can help you increase the safety of your employees, as well as ensure the security of your cargo.

With a All-Trax's fleet tracking system in place, employees can rest easy knowing that their employers have accurate information about their precise location. In the event of an emergency, paramedics or law enforcement can use these precise GPS coordinates to be directed to the vehicle.

Another concern in your business may be the security of the assets within the vehicle. If you are shipping freight or carrying sensitive documents, it is vital that anything belonging to customers be kept safe. They will feel more secure knowing that the vehicles carrying their merchandise are being tracked so closely. The All-Trax system can also be used as a stolen vehicle recovery service. GPS tracking systems allow the authorities to pinpoint the location of the vehicle to within an accuracy of up to 30 feet.