Category: Real-Time Tracking

GPS Fleet Tracking Software: Valuable Interactive Dashboards

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Valuable Interactive Dashboards with MapsBI and GPS Fleet Tracking Software

MapsBI is an add-on to GoFleet’s GPS fleet tracking software that provides users with valuable interactive dashboards for metrics such as fuel usage, idling times, exceptions and stop times. It connects directly to all of GoFleet’s Geotab Go devices to provide automated and instant access to these key performance metrics.

In addition, users have the ability to create interactive overlay telematics data and visualizations with data from other systems such as dispatch, ERP, CRM and many other systems. This will allow you to have all of your line-of-business data conveniently funneled into one platform.

MapsBI GPS fleet tracking software comes with a set of standard dashboards for vehicle stop times, idling times, fuel usage and exceptions. It also has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop dashboard builder. Users can use this interface to create their own interactive dashboards for your company’s most important metrics. This means your users will be empowered to create valuable reports on-the-fly that can help save your business money.

Geographic data can be visualized using regional territory maps, markers, heat maps, digital gauges, charts and the top 10 lists. The information on MapsBI GPS fleet tracking software is extremely easy to filter. All you have to do is drill down and filter the data by multiple categories including vehicle, date, time, driver, zone or exception type.

Convenient dataset overlays allow you to overlay many layers on top of your telematics data including sales data and demographics. MapsBI GPS fleet tracking software lets you spend more time acting on insights from your data instead of just wasting time trying to access and understand it. Operational patterns and inefficiencies will be brought to your attention through easy-to-read dashboards allowing you to immediately correct the issues and reduce costs.

MapsGI GPS fleet tracking software will also help you save on administrative costs. Less operational time will be spent tracking basic fleet information because the GPS fleet tracking system will automatically track vehicle miles, arrival times, departure times, fuel fill-ups an fuel consumption.

Advantages Of Real-Time Tracking

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Real-Time Tracking Advantages

One of the major advantages of GPS vehicle tracking is that businesses are able to view their vehicles’ location in real-time. Real-time tracking lets a business have direct control of their vehicles while they are en route, which allows them to make better decisions and improve customer service.

Unfortunately, not all GPS tracking devices have the live tracking option. First-class fleet management solutions, such as GoFleet, report vehicle location information in real-time within a matter of seconds. Fleet managers can use real-time tracking to see where a vehicle is and when it is expected to arrive at a given destination.

Real-time vehicle tracking provides many advantages including:

  • Increased Productivity:
    Companies that are using a real-time tracking system increase the amount of service calls per day by approximately 23%. With live tracking, fleet managers can easily identify drivers that are not operating their vehicle efficiently. In addition, drivers are more likely to drive with better driving habits, obey guidelines and take the most direct routes when they know they are being closely monitored.
  • Improved Customer Service:
    Live tracking systems help improve customer service with improved response times and increased productivity. On average, the drivers that are monitored with a real-time tracking system arrive within the promised response time 46% more often. The improved customer service alone, from implementing a GPS tracking system, often increases revenue by 16.4%.
  • Reduced Fuel Costs:
    Fuel costs are one of the highest operating expenses for a business with a fleet of vehicles. Real-time tracking allows business owners to manage these expenses effectively by decreasing idle times, improving dispatching and routing, monitoring speed and getting an alert to stay informed of necessary vehicle maintenance.
  • Reduced Labor Costs:
    If drivers are being paid an hourly rate, GPS fleet tracking prevents false time claims and extended trips to job sites.
  • Hands-Free Mileage Logbook:
    Business owners won’t have to rely on their drivers to record all of their mileage logs or job arrival and departure logs. All of that information will be automatically calculated and reported by the real-time tracking system.
  • Speed Monitoring:
    Real-time GPS tracking sends alerts to the business owner or fleet manager if a driver exceeds the set speed limit. Speeding causes higher fuel consumption, and increases the risk and severity of automobile accidents.
  • Reduced Unauthorized Use:
    Fleet managers will automatically be notified by the real-time tracking GPS system when a vehicle is driven outside of working hours or in areas that are not authorized.
  • Theft Recovery:
    Owners know where their vehicles are around the clock. If a vehicle is stolen, the real-time tracking system can be used by police to locate the vehicle.

In addition to all of the above real-time tracking advantages, GoFleet provides many extra benefits making them an industry leader. Implementing GoFleet’s GPS tracking system includes: a 15 second tracking refresh rate, audible driver feedback, vehicle diagnostics, Garmin integration, mobile phone viewing application, simple plug and play installation, and much more. GoFleet provides cost-effective fleet management system tailored to your business. To learn more, contact one of our fleet consultants today at 1-888-998-1122.

GPS Fleet Tracking Often Gets a Bad Name of Being Big Brother

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GPS Fleet Tracking NOT Big Brother

When people call us looking for a GPS fleet tracking solution, many fleet managers have the same concern and hesitation: “Will my employees feel like Big Brother is always watching them?” Working with our customers closely through the implementation process we have learned employee perceptions can greatly be influenced by how they are first introduced to the system internally. It is usually easier to overcome than many fleet managers often assume. Once the company and employee benefits have been explained, employees almost always come on board with the idea.

Here are just a few features installing a GPS fleet tracking system will provide your company and your employees, helping them better understand what the system is used for:

  • Significant ROI.

After installing a GPS tracking system the operating costs of your fleet will decrease resulting in more profitability which is something everyone can benefit from.

  • Nothing to Hide.

Employees with “nothing to hide” should not object to the idea of tracking the company vehicles they drive; for those employees who do have something to hide ask yourself, do you really want them driving your vehicles in the first place?

  • Staying Competitive.

Keeping up with your competition is key and many other companies within your industry are already using GPS tracking for better fleet management.

  • Improve Customer Service.

Determine the exact time an employee showed up to the job site and how long he/she was there; very useful for employees when it is a customers word against his/hers, you will know the truth.

  • Keep Driver’s Safe & Avoid Traffic Violations.

Some GPS tracking companies (like GoFleet) offer in cabin audible alerts to help employees reduce speeding & harsh cornering which could, in turn, help them avoid getting a ticket. In the event that an accident or a ticket does occur, GPS vehicle tracking may hold up in court as a reliable source of defense clearing the driver of any charges.

  • Route Optimization.

Eliminate guessing who is closest to a customer/pick-up/emergency call location and wasting time. Real time tracking will allow you to know exactly who is closest without having to distract your employees by calling them.

  • Engine Diagnostics/Vehicle Maintenance.

Breakdowns will be eliminated; the advanced software will alert you of any irregular engine data. Maintenance reminders can also be set up to ensure you will not miss any oil changes and other regularly scheduled maintenance.

To learn more about how to successfully introduce your employees to GPS fleet tracking download Presenting GPS Fleet Management To Your Team.

Optimize Dispatching, Reduce Miles Driven With Route Planning Software

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Route Planning Software Optimizes Dispatching and Reduces Miles Driven

Route planning is one of the most challenging roles in driver management. There are many variables that are constantly shifting such as customer time preferences, traffic, new unplanned jobs, etc. GoFleet in partner with Geotab can help increase productivity, optimize your business and lower fuel costs with our route planning software, My.Geotab.

Action Plan: Define a baseline measurement for your Route Efficiency. Driving Time and Average Driving Time by Customer are excellent key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating route efficiency.

Improving Dispatching Tools: Are you dispatching more than 5 jobs per driver and have over 5 vehicles? If you are, evaluate the use of Zenduwork Dispatching with your drivers. This has the benefit of allowing you to dispatch routes, get response on completions of stops and allow your drivers to utilize navigation for best route options.

Improving Route Planning Tools: Does your fleet drive planned routes on daily/weekly/monthly schedules? Utilize the route planning software functions of My.Geotab to organize and optimize route plans. Evaluate the efficiency of existing routes. Compare these route plans against actual driving behavior to identify issues. See this video on route planning.

Enhanced Route Planning Add-On: Are your route plans constantly shifting? Do you need user-friendly and complete turn-key route planning software that completely optimizes routes across all your drivers? Through our Appian Fleet System Integration you can save 85% of the time spent planning your routes and achieve routes that are 10-15% more cost effective. This translates to a fast Return on Investment.

If you have trouble with route planning, dispatching, or wasted time on the road our route planning software may be the answer to your problems. Feel free to contact [email protected] for more information on My.Geotab and/or the Appian Fleet System Integration. Or, you can fill our our contact form to be contacted with a free demo of our software, it has many more capabilities on top of route planning to optimize productivity of your fleet.

GPS Fleet Tracking & How it Works

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Understanding How GPS Fleet Tracking Works

GPS is a remarkable form of technology that is being used more and more nowadays both by individuals and within business. It offers a number of very beneficial features to any company relying on a fleet of vehicles to deliver their product or service, and anyone running such a business should certainly consider investing in GPS Fleet Tracking. Before you go ahead and make a purchase however, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of how GPS works, and then you can determine whether or not it is something from which you could benefit.

Fleet tracking and GPS relies on satellites that orbit the Earth, of which there are 24 that are active and constantly transmitting signals back and forth, to and from GPS tracking devices on the ground. Triangulation is necessary in order to pin point the exact location of the device and this requires at least three satellites working together. Location can be determined based on the time that the signal takes to bounce back and forth and the distance between each of the satellites. With GPS fleet tracking, a device is connected to each of your vehicles, allowing you to know the exact location of each one with incredible accuracy.

Why You Need GPS Tracking Systems

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GPS Tracking Systems & Why You Need Them

A GPS or global positional system is a series of space-based satellites that are placed into orbit to act as a navigation system, and emit signals to the earth regarding the location of any vehicle, person, or pet. GPS tracking systems are widely used by civil, military, and commercial users all over the world. There are various purposes, benefits, and reasons why you need these tracking systems.

Why you need GPS Tracking Systems:

  • GPS systems are required for the safety of your trucks or fleets, especially the ones that contain goods of high value. These systems prevent theft and can even track your vehicle in case of theft, as the time, location, speed, and many other aspects of your commercial vehicles can be easily known in real time.
  • There are various types of GPS tracking systems in the market that serve different purposes. If you are a car owner who wishes to explore the unknown territories or who is new to any route, these GPS devices are quite handy to navigate any route anywhere on the globe.
  • At times, there may be unexpected breakdowns or accidents in a remote place. These GPS tracking systems are the saviors of life and vehicles under such circumstances, as they can send signals to the nearest service centers, or detect collision impact automatically and send automated signals.
  • It becomes essential for business owners to dispatch their goods on time to the customers and keep them updated on the current status of the commercial motor vehicles. This becomes possible with the use of GPS tracking systems. This in turn increases the reliability of their service and creates a brand value for the business in the market.

There are hundreds of other reasons why you can use GPS Tracking Systems personally as well as in business.

Parents may use it in their teenaged son’s/daughter’s car to safeguard or monitor the kids on their speed limits.

As an individual owner, you may install it in your van or car or any other vehicle to prevent theft.

There are hundreds of GPS tracking systems that vary in cost and offer a wide range of features. You must determine the purpose of use and get the best one that suits your requirements and budget. Since most of these devices are available at pocket friendly rates, you need not worry about breaking the bank while buying them.

GPS Tracking Systems & Why You Need Them

A GPS or global positional system is a series of space-based satellites that are placed into orbit to act as a navigation system, and emit signals to the earth regarding the location of any vehicle, person, or pet. GPS tracking systems are widely used by civil, military, and commercial users all over the world. There are various purposes, benefits, and reasons why you need these tracking systems.

Why you need GPS Tracking Systems:

  • GPS systems are required for the safety of your trucks or fleets, especially the ones that contain goods of high value. These systems prevent theft and can even track your vehicle in case of theft, as the time, location, speed, and many other aspects of your commercial vehicles can be easily known in real time.
  • There are various types of GPS tracking systems in the market that serve different purposes. If you are a car owner who wishes to explore the unknown territories or who is new to any route, these GPS devices are quite handy to navigate any route anywhere on the globe.
  • At times, there may be unexpected breakdowns or accidents in a remote place. These GPS tracking systems are the saviors of life and vehicles under such circumstances, as they can send signals to the nearest service centers, or detect collision impact automatically and send automated signals.
  • It becomes essential for business owners to dispatch their goods on time to the customers and keep them updated on the current status of the commercial motor vehicles. This becomes possible with the use of GPS tracking systems. This in turn increases the reliability of their service and creates a brand value for the business in the market.

There are hundreds of other reasons why you can use GPS Tracking Systems personally as well as in business.

Parents may use it in their teenaged son’s/daughter’s car to safeguard or monitor the kids on their speed limits.

As an individual owner, you may install it in your van or car or any other vehicle to prevent theft.

There are hundreds of GPS tracking systems that vary in cost and offer a wide range of features. You must determine the purpose of use and get the best one that suits your requirements and budget. Since most of these devices are available at pocket friendly rates, you need not worry about breaking the bank while buying them.

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Runaway Cat Fitted With GPS Satellite Tracking Device

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GPS Satellite Tracking Device Will Prevent Cat From Going Missing Again

After going missing for a third time owners of Benjie, a three-legged cat, invest in a GPS satellite tracking device to prevent it from happening again.

Steve and Claire Thorn, owners of Benjie, quickly turned to their local newspaper when their cat had disapeared for a third time. The newspaper appeal helped locate him and now the travelling cats owners have decided to purchase a GPS satellite tracking device to keep Benjie from getting lost again.

With this GPS satellite tracking device now attached to this adventurous cat’s collar his owners will be able to pinpoint his real-time location. Steve and Claire were so grateful that he was found but won’t be taking any chances of this happening again in the future.

Three-legged Benjie often wanders off and has even been known to jump into neighbors cars and going for a ride without them knowing.

Steve and Claire knew that in order to protect their precious pet they had to do something to keep him from going missing again. A GPS satellite tracking device, although a little pricey for tracking a cat, will give them peace of mind. They will be able to see all the adventures he has been on throughout each day and ensure he isn’t anywhere he shouldn’t be.

GPS satellite tracking devices can help you achieve peace of mind when it come to your fleet, assets, and employees. With GoFleet’s GPS Tracking Devices you can ensure you know where your vehicles are 24/7. You will also have the peace of mind that your employees are safe, and doing their job.

If you want to learn more about our GPS Satellite Tracking Devices then please Contact Us Today!

Source: The Huddersfield Daily Examiner 

Misconceptions Related to GPS Tracking

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Myths about GPS Tracking and Telematics

There can sometimes be a negative attitude surrounding the use of GPS tracking systems when it comes to tracking company vehicles. This is because many business owners, workers, and employees misunderstand the product.

This article aims to disprove those myths and help you see the many benefits GPS tracking can bring to your business.

1. It’s expensive to use GPS tracking systems.
Not all customers will have the same needs and we certainly do not want our customers paying for services they will not use. Some customers want detailed fuel and engine reports while others just want basic GPS tracking; the pricing options vary depending on the customers needs. Also, you can analyze the data and plan your routes accordingly which can help reduce fuel costs helping you save money and get a return on investment.

2. Installation can be complicated and will cost me significant time.
Multiple cables and antennas are long gone. Our latest line of products are not only small and compact but they are also designed to be ‘plug and play’. This means exactly what it sounds like it does. You simply locate the OBD port in your vehicle, insert the device into the port and you’re done! You can begin live tracking your vehicles in a matter of minutes.

3. Why do I need to track drivers? I can just use their service cards and paper logs.
It is true. You can use service call sheets and paper logs to confirm work has been completed. Although, sometimes these can get lost or details can be forgotten. Furthermore, no one wants to be stuck doing paper work when there is a much simpler way. Why not use the automated (and of course, customizable) reports GoFleet offers? These reports can be used to streamline service reports and payroll activities. Also with real time GPS tracking you will have the ability to give your customers accurate information on when a service call will be performed, increasing customer service.

4. I do not need to track my employees therefore I have no need for GPS tracking.
GPS Tracking devices do not have to be used for directly monitoring employees driving. Some customers use the devices for a much more basic use, such as a security measure. If a vehicle (or expensive equipment) is ever stolen, GPS real-time tracking will increase your chances of recovering these assets exponentially. Also, our GPS Tracking devices can communicate with your vehicles computer directly, allowing it to pick up on any potential vehicle faults (through diagnostic codes) so you can perform preventative maintenance before these issues become a big problem.

5. My employees operate in remote locations so I won’t be able to accurately track where they are.
Although our devices do use cellular networks to upload data they also can store months and months of data on the device itself which it will then upload when it comes back into reception.

For more information on these myths or any other information in general regarding GPS tracking please contact us.

Interesting Uses For Real Time GPS Tracking

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Track Luggage With Real Time GPS Tracking

There are many uses for real time GPS tracking other than fleet management, and some of these are quite enthralling. For instance, the recent GPS technology has hit the traveler markets. For a nominal purchase price, you can get a GPS device that is designed to be discreetly and easily placed in any size and shape of luggage to give you peace of mind as you travel to your destination.

Real time GPS luggage tracking enables you to see where your luggage is, whether it accompanies you as planned or includes an unexpected detour or delay.

Luggage laden travelers no longer need worry about how to reunite with their belongings—the device can ensure that this process is as efficient as possible.

This device is a real time GPS tracker that can be tracked almost anywhere in the world and can be operated from a range of devices including smartphones and tablets.

Real time GPS tracking devices have a variety of uses. From fleet management to commercial GPS tracking solutions, their applications range far and wide for fleet-oriented businesses. GoFleet’s real time GPS tracking solutions can help you manage your fleet as efficiently as the above real time GPS tracking can help a traveler locate their lost bags.

Manage your fleet through your cell phone, and employ a commercial GPS system unlike any other with better reliability, more support post-install, and much more with GoFleet and their innovative real time GPS tracking.

Save time and money today by employing GoFleet’s real time GPS tracking solutions in your fleet management regimen by contacting us at 1.888.998.1122 or emailing our sales team here.

Amtrak Pleases Customers with Real Time GPS Trackers

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Amtrak Offers A Customer Benefit Through Their Real Time GPS Trackers.

If you’ve ever stood, peering over the platform and worrying about when your train will arrive, Amtrak has solved their traveler’s problems—you can now quickly track train routes with a real time GPS tracker incorporating Google Maps. Amtrak introduced the interactive train locator map using the Google Maps Engine on Monday.

The map shows the specific locations of Amtrak’s 300 national trains and the time that train is predicted to arrive at a particular station. Sensors embedded on train tracks send location data via real time GPS trackers installed on each train. Then, the map data is passed to the Google Maps Engine along with station data from Amtrak’s content management system.

Travelers can search for trains by name or train number on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop. Previously, passengers could only see a text list of train statuses and arrival times.

Users can search for trains by name or train number on a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Previously, passengers could only see a text list of train statuses and arrival times.

Within a year, Amtrak hopes to add local transit, restaurants and tourist attractions to its maps. Real time GPS Trackers are the future and Amtrak customers will greatly benefit from this new technology.