Can you afford to keep operating without a GPS vehicle tracking system?
In business, the best way to make a profit is to minimise costs, and in the logistics industry, it couldn’t be more crucial.
Fortunately, there’s a little thing called GPS vehicle tracking.
Forming part of a fleet management platform’s benefits far surpass those of knowing where your vehicles are located. It eliminates the guesswork and gives you actionable data so that you’re making decisions that are in the best interests of the business.
4 Business Benefits Of GPS Vehicle Tracking
1. Reduced fuel costs across the fleet
Things like speeding, engine idling, unauthorised usage, and inefficient routeing may not amount to much on a singular vehicle, but over a whole fleet, they can add up to a monumental fuel bill.
Keeping outgoings as low as possible is key to any business’s success. So having the knowledge that a GPS vehicle tracking system can provide will give you the kind of data that will let you know how your fleet is operating and where you need to implement changes so that you can reduce costs.
2. Keep track of your drivers’ time
You shouldn’t have to pay for your employee’s time when they’re off the job. With GPS vehicle tracking, you’ll be able to distinguish between business and private use of your company’s assets and bill accordingly. You’ll get an accurate insight into how your employees are using the company’s time and if their personal decisions are good or bad for business.
3. Better productivity
Knowing the difference between how a job was scheduled and how it panned out can alert you to any inefficiencies and give you the data that will allow you to make changes to tighten up your operation, allowing your fleet to get more done throughout the business day, leading to better productivity.
4. Improved Driver Safety
Safety and driver training are important for all businesses. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) is clear in stating that when employees leave the building, it does not mean the responsibility for their safety is no longer yours.
Like a central nervous system keeping you in touch with your mobile workforce, a GPS fleet management solution will help implement and monitor workforce safety policies, tracking employee behaviour and vehicle conditions in real time to minimise risk. Fleet safety policies are no longer sufficient for your workforce. The WHS Act says businesses must proactively manage compliance with these policies.
The bottom line…
In a mobile workforce, employees must monitor safety circumstances, including driver and vehicle status. And a GPS fleet management solution lets you locate a vehicle within four metres. Your organisation can track drivers and vehicles anywhere, even with weak network coverage and unreliable mobile phones.
Speed of response in an emergency situation can sometimes be the difference between life and death. Advanced GPS fleet management solutions measure G-force and automatically notify base if the driver cannot communicate. This enables fleet managers to alert emergency services immediately if an accident has been detected.
Fleet managers must also ensure vehicles are well maintained and fit for purpose. This obligation extends to plants and equipment stored in vehicles.
Fleet tracking technology can be used to set up automatic alerts. This helps determine when cars or equipment need repair or replacement based on dates, performance, or engine hours. Online service records can be used to track costs by fleet, group, or individual.
Depending on the task, truck drivers in the freight, construction, or mining industries may spend days on the road. Also, fleet managers need to ensure drivers get enough rest to prevent fatigue from setting in. Fleet tracking technology can monitor the entire workday of an individual driver, including time spent driving and distances travelled.
These are just a few advantages of using GPS vehicle tracking to manage your fleet.
To learn more about how GPS vehicle tracking can increase your bottom line, speak with a Hexicor Fleet specialist today.
