The Benefits of Vehicle Tracking Systems for Efficient Fleet Management
Many firms whose businesses involve a fleet of vehicles are discovering the benefits of vehicle tracking systems, such as those provided by CMS SupaTrak, in helping to efficiently manage driver movements and work assignments. In this article, we look at some of the features of the various tracking systems available from CMS SupaTrak, and how they can benefit your business through better time management and productivity.
The core tracking system in the range is SupaTrak Vehicle Tracking. This is a vehicle tracking system aimed at providing fleet managers with all the information they need to monitor and manage their vehicles and drivers. The GPS tracking system allows real time vehicle tracking, with 60 second updates allowing you to keep on top of the exact location, and status of each of your vehicles. This helps the fleet manager to allocate jobs efficiently, based on the location of the vehicle, but also improves driver safety, since you know where your drivers are at all times.
Another key feature of the vehicle tracking devices is they allow the fleet manager to monitor driver behaviour, both speed and also direction of travel, meaning you can easily pinpoint any inefficient driving, helping to reduce fuel costs and also cut down on the time needed for each job. Use of GPS tracking means that the most efficient routes can be chosen and drivers can request assistance from the control team if necessary.
The EcoTrak product is an upgrade to the basic vehicle tracking system, which provides full diagnostics on each driver, including monitoring excessive braking and acceleration, time spent idling, and other driver behaviours which may lead to greater fuel consumption. By using this product, the fleet manager can provide feedback to drivers where necessary and give tailor-made training to help improve safety and make fuel savings.
Businesses involved in the delivery of frozen or chilled food items may be interested in a further add-on product, ColdTrak. Using wireless telematics, robust sensors in the refrigerated trailer send precise information on temperatures back to the driver, alerting them to any extreme changes which could cause the load to be rejected. This means that the driver can immediately deal with the problem as it occurs rather than waiting until the end of the journey.
Mobile workers can also benefit from the hand held tracking system which allows head office to keep track of their staff’s location and status even when they are working outside the office and away from their vehicle. This has enormous benefits for staff safety, and is particularly useful for workers dealing with the public, or making off-site visits.
It also allows the efficient allocation of jobs, and keeps head office updated on the progress of deliveries. Any problems or issues can be immediately reported back to the office and the GPS tracking system means that if assistance is required, the exact location of the staff can be pinpointed.
If your business uses a fleet of vehicles or mobile workers, why not visit our website at www.supatrak.com. You’ll find full details of the features of all of these vehicle tracking systems and our other products, as well as case studies of some of the companies who are already experiencing improved fleet efficiency and productivity by using our real time vehicle tracking systems. For fuel saving, better driver behaviour and improved safety across your fleet, GPS tracking systems provide the ultimate cost effective solution.
