GPS Tracking – Tracking Your Assets
GPS Tracking Systems
A GPS/Sat Nav tracking system combines the installation of an electronic device in a vehicle, or fleet of vehicles (vehicle tracking), on a person (person tracking), on a animal (animal tracking) or on/in other asset with the purpose to enable the owner or a third party to track and/or record the position of the asset.
Using the Global Positioning System or any other satellite navigation system does allow not only to determine the location of an asset at regular intervals, but also to collect process data for further analyzing and evaluation. Tracking data can be viewed on electronic maps through the Internet web applications or with computer software.
GPS vehicle tracking
Fleet GPS Tracking
As more fleet operators use GPS fleet tracking solutions to track vehicles and loads, more and more businesses from other branches have started asking themselves, whether it could be effective for their operations, too.
Corporate GPS vehicle tracking systems are a cost-effective investment for many fleets and logistics companies. Here’s a few reasons what benefits could a logistics company gain from using GPS fleet management solutions:
- Fleet tracking systems reduce business operating costs and increase load safety as they provide a full control of drivers which allows to avoid wasted fuel, excessive engine wear and insurance risks
- Major fleet management systems use automatic mileage reminders which allows to reduce downtime and enhances vehicle resale values by encouraging scheduled maintenance. The software can remind truck owners when it’s time to change tires, oil, or perform other vehicle scheduled maintenance.
- Employee productivity is often improved because software fleet managers are able to monitor unauthorized breaks, prevent employee’s overtime, as well as to maintain driver records to prevent unapproved truck usage and identify which employees are more productive and should be rewarded
- Most insurance companies offer discounts up to 30% for trucks monitored by a tracking system because of lower risk.
- Fleet GPS tracking systems also improve customer service because the software is able to quickly notify the driver that is the closest to the client who just made a service request. This allows a fleet managers to give their customers a precise arrival/delivery times
- Fleet managers can rest assured knowing that they’ll never have to make another phone call to find out if their employees are where they say they are
- GPS truck tracking works without any input from the truck driver. Thus, no more manual driver logs are needed. At the same time the electronic driver records are always available in case of an audit, and especially during preparation of tax documentation.
GPS Luggage Tracking
Luggage GPS tracking systems are designed to track and locate luggage or other baggage pieces across the world. The process involves setting a baggage piece under the tracking system by attaching a GPS transmitting tag to it and recording its code live, in the real time. Then, by receiving of a unique GPS signal of a luggage piece, the system is able to locate a missing baggage and help its owner to get it back.
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