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Vehicle Tracking Systems FAQs

 What is vehicle tracking?

 Vehicle tracking is the use of technology to give a user the location, movement and current status of vehicles that are being tracked. Data that it provides you can include instances of speeding, fuel consumption and idling time. This information can all be utilised to allow you to improve your fleet management operations, safety and security as well as your compliance.

 How does vehicle tracking work?

 Vehicle tracking usually utilises GPS devices that are installed into a fleet of vehicles which transmit the location data to a system for analysis in the main office. The data is usually displayed on a map to provide your business with real-time visibility into the location, movement and current activity of vehicles.

 What are the benefits of vehicle tracking?

 Vehicle tracking provides your business with various benefits, this includes improved fleet management, time and cost savings, increased safety and security as well as improved overall customer service.

 How do I use vehicle tracking to improve our fleet management?

 You can improve your fleet management operations with vehicle tracking as it provides you with real-time visibility into your vehicles, you can look at their location, their movement and their current status. You can proactively optimise your routes, reduce your fuel consumption and therefore the overall fuel costs, as well as getting more utilisation out of the fleet.

 Will vehicle tracking improve safety and security?

 As you get the current status of the vehicle as well you can utilise this to monitor driver behaviours. This will give you full information into instances of speeding, harsh braking, idling and more. This allows you to recognise which drivers require a little bit of coaching into how they can improve their behaviours behind the wheel.

 How does vehicle tracking help with compliance?

 By utilising vehicle tracking, you can look into the hours of service for drivers, this ensures that your drivers are not driving too long at any one time (an issue usually for HGV drivers). You can also ensure that you are meeting your regular maintenance schedules to ensure that your vehicles are roadworthy as well as ensuring that you meet emissions regulations with each vehicle.

 How can vehicle tracking improve customer service?

 Vehicle tracking can be used to improve your customer service, by seeing the current, real-time location of your drivers, you can supply customers that are waiting for one of your employees to arrive on site with an accurate, and up-to-date estimated time of arrival which will keep them happy. You can also quickly respond to any issues that arrive, if a driver\s vehicle breaks down, you can quickly recognise this ensuring that a different driver can get on-site ensuring that all jobs are completed on time.

 Can vehicle tracking reduce my overall costs?

 By analysing data through reports you can proactively ensure you get the most optimised routes for your drivers, this ensures that no one crosses paths and the routes that are covered will cover the least ground, this helps to reduce the consumption of fuel saving your business money. Additionally, you can reduce idle time which will help to extend the lifespan of your vehicles.

 How does vehicle tracking help with theft prevention?

 Vehicle tracking can very easily help you with theft prevention, you have real-time visibility into the location, movement and activity of vehicles. By understanding where vehicles are at all times, you understand if they have been taken out of a specific area without authorisation. If they have already been taken, you have a real-time update on where this vehicle is, allowing you to get the authorities involved and you can give them constant updates on where they are.

 Can I only track vehicles?

 No, you can also track assets as well as vehicles. Whether it is high-value assets or something as simple as tools, it\s important to understand where they are at all times. It also gives you better inventory management allowing you to quickly respond to any issues that may arise.