Having a GPS tracking system can provide many benefits to a business with a fleet of vehicles. Here are some ways in which it can help save money and increase efficiency:
Route optimization: GPS tracking systems can provide real-time information about traffic, road conditions, and other factors that can affect the efficiency of a driver’s route. By using this information, a business can optimize routes, reduce travel time, and save on fuel costs.
Reduced idle time: GPS tracking systems can track how long a vehicle is idle and alert the driver to turn off the engine. This can help reduce fuel consumption and prevent unnecessary wear and tear on the engine.
Improved driver behavior: GPS tracking systems can monitor driver behavior, such as speeding, harsh braking, and acceleration. By providing feedback to drivers about their behavior, businesses can encourage safer and more efficient driving, which can reduce accidents, save on maintenance costs, and improve fuel efficiency.
Asset tracking: GPS tracking systems can help businesses keep track of their vehicles and equipment. By knowing where their assets are at all times, businesses can prevent theft, reduce the risk of unauthorized use, and improve overall asset utilization.
Better customer service: GPS tracking systems can provide businesses with real-time information about the location of their vehicles. This can help them provide better customer service by giving customers accurate information about delivery times and estimated arrival times.
Overall, having a GPS tracking system can help businesses save money and increase efficiency by optimizing routes, reducing idle time, improving driver behavior, tracking assets, and improving customer service. Contact Boston Global Tracking for assistance.
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One of the best chances you have of recovering your stolen vehicle or equipment is if it is fitted with a GPS tracker
If your vehicle is stolen it can be much more than just a simple inconvenience; it can have much bigger implications. Firstly, the cost of replacing your truck or van is something everyone could do without. Even if you are covered for theft under your insurance, you will still have to fork out the excess. Your insurance premiums are also likely to go up once you make a claim for a stolen vehicle. The loss of your vehicle can also lead to you to miss important jobs or cost extra amounts of money in rentals!
Tens of thousands of businesses have vehicles and equipment stolen every year and the sad truth is, if your vehicle is stolen you are very unlikely to ever see it again. Thieves are constantly looking for new and more inventive ways to steal your vehicle and equipment with one of the most recent being breaking into a place of business specifically to get the keys to your your vehicles and equipment.
Vehicle GPS trackers
One of the best chances you have of recovering your stolen vehicle is if it is fitted with a GPS tracker. Vehicle GPS trackers transmit up to the minute location data allowing your vehicle to be tracked if it is stolen. This information can allow the police to track down your vehicle in the hope of returning it to you, the rightful owner.
There are many different types of vehicle GPS trackers available on the market, many of which can be installed discreetly and remain covert in the hope that they would go unnoticed by a car thief. You can even get GPS trackers that are so slim they can be fitted to sit behind the number plate. The more covert a GPS tracker, the less likely it is to be spotted and removed from the vehicle, rendering its tracking data useless.
You can purchase vehicle GPS trackers which can either be wired to your car’s power supply. Even if a wired GPS tracker is disconnected from the power supply, by a thief who wrongly assumes this will turn it off, a good GPS tracker will also have backup lithium batteries to ensure it still emits tracking data.
Tracking your stolen vehicle
Many vehicle GPS trackers can be linked to an app so you can see in real time the exact location of your vehicle. This can be vital for the police to recover your stolen vehicle and make the difference between getting your vehicle back and never seeing it again. GPS tracker apps also store tracking information so that if your GPS tracker is discovered and removed, you will still be able to see the last known location of your vehicle which can give police a head start in tracking it down.
If your vehicle is stolen in the middle of the night you may not realize it has been taken until hours later. This gives the thief plenty of time to get as far away as possible, making them much harder to find. One big benefit of having a GPS tracker on your vehicle is that you can set it up to alert you should your vehicle leave a pre-set designated area. For example, you may set a geo-fence around your property using your tracking app and if your vehicle is moved out of that area then you will be notified immediately. The quicker you know a crime has been committed then the quicker action can be taken and the more likely it is that your vehicle will be recovered
GPS TRACKERS are priceless when it comes to recovering a stolen vehicle. Whether it is your personal car or for your fleet of company vans, GPS trackers can drastically increase your chances of getting a stolen vehicle recovered. Special trackers are available for heavy duty equipment and trailers. These trackers have long life batteries and are weatherproof.
Additional advantages to a high quality tracking system are: alerts to poor driving behavior, maintenance alerts, andIFTA reporting (mileage by state).
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You just went out and made a huge investment: brand new trailer and Bobcat. Now imagine finding out your Bobcat and its trailer has gone missing. It was there on Friday now its gone on Monday. This equipment is worth well over $100,000 altogether, causing instant panic. This is where asset tracking comes into play. By tracking you significantly increase your chances of recovering your stolen assets instead of having to replace them. No downtime, no insurance hassles. Another huge factor is unauthorized use of equipment. With asset tracking owners can now monitor equipment and be notified if it is being used without authorization.
Asset tracking is one of the additional features that a full featured GPS tracking company can provide for your business. When choosing a company make sure that you have the ability not only to track your vehicles but assets as well. The ability to expand, easily create reports and local service are factors to consider. Not all companies are the same. Choose one with good history and a local presence to provide your service.
For more information about asset tracking and all types of tracking needs contact Boston Global Tracking, www.bostonglobaltracking.com 508-341-5115. Ask for Robert
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As the year is quickly coming to an end it is time to think about how your taxes will be affected for the year. One thing many businesses consider is purchasing new equipment.
If you are considering acquiring equipment in the near future or are a supplier looking to save your customers money, Section 179 impacts you!
As part of the IRS Tax Code, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of certain assets financed or leased and put into service during the tax year. Accelerating depreciation rather than spreading the deduction over the item’s useful life provides a larger tax deduction come tax time. With a $500,000 maximum deduction available, you could keep a lot more money in your pocket.
Additionally, since Section 179 covers new and used equipment or software, you can get the equipment you need now, take the full tax benefit now, and spread your expense over a multi-year financing term, thus significantly reducing your true cost of ownership.
Equipment could be things like new vans or trucks, tools, heavy duty equipment and even a GPS tracking system to help manage your business.
It is important to contact your tax advisor before making a purchase to make sure you qualify and what impact a substantial purchase would have on your taxes.
Everyone knows that GPS tracking is beneficial to locate vehicles but today’s tracking is much more. A good tracking system should include additional items at no extra cost.
Easy to Use Interface: How easy is it to use. Cumbersome interfaces and difficulty finding the information you need can be frustrating drawbacks to inferior or cheaper systems.
Reliability: Is the system reliable? Using the best available components makes for a better system.
Maintenance: Set up alerts for maintenance reminders such as oil changes, tire rotations etc..
Location Alerts: The ability to alert the user when a vehicle leaves or enters a per-designated area.
Speed Alerts: Alert user on speeding and other types irresponsible driving.
Reports: Easy to configure reports and save as PDF or excel spreadsheets. Reports should be able to be sent automatically on a pre-determined date; daily, weekly or monthly.
Closest Vehicle: For multiple vehicles the ability to locate a vehicle closest to an address. Great for businesses that do emergency calls.
Smart Phone App: Most systems that work well on a laptop or computer do not translate well to smart phones or tablets. A system that has an app designed to work on a smartphone or tablet is a great advantage.
Mileage Report: Reporting for IFTA or tax purposes.
Additional items that should be available at an extra cost could include:
Garmin integration: the ability for managers to communicate and set routes to drivers navigation device.
PTO: For those using PTO’s the ability to monitor use.
Asset Tracking: tracking motorized as well as non-motorized assets. These typically would be at a lower cost.
When reviewing options it is always important to review what you are getting and what you are paying.
Boston Global Tracking is a local American owned business with a national presence serving any business with vehicles on the road. Fleets From 1 to 1,000’s.
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GPS Tracking is no longer for the big guys. Today GPS tracking can benefit any business, even if there are only 1 or 2 vehicles on the road.
Tracking offers a host of benefits for companies that deploy vehicles on a day to day basis. It allows these companies to streamline their operations in the most effective and efficient manner. The cost of this equipment is reasonable and the return on investment is significant.
GPS Tracking helps companies of all sizes to constantly track and monitor vehicles on road. Without the need to invest in expensive equipment or hire additional employees, GPS fleet tracking is a very attractive option particularly for smaller companies that might not typically have the resources to roll out this type of effective technology.
Fleet tracking offers a variety of benefits for fleet owners. It can keep a constant tab on the vehicles, regardless of whether they’re on the move or stationary. They can monitor the time taken for vehicles to reach their destination and identify any time wasted. They can also identify and optimize inefficient routing, enhancing fuel efficiency.
One of the greatest advantages to fleet owners is the tremendous potential for labor savings. Being fully aware of an employee’s day to day operations keeps them alert and ensures they deliver maximum productivity. GPS fleet management systems help fleet owners track their vehicles to see if they are on the move or stationary at a location. They can also monitor the duration for which the vehicle is on the road. This helps them monitor if fleet drivers are working efficiently. In the long run, this provides them with immense savings on labor costs as well other significant benefits.
Many companies have been able to cut down on their fuel costs through fleet GPS tracking.Without tracking, it is virtually impossible to accurately track fuel costs and the result is the company absorbs unnecessary expense. Enhanced routing, reduced idling, and eliminating unauthorized use of vehicles will dramatically reduce fuel costs.
Tracking systems make it possible to know when the vehicles and crew arrive at and leave the job site. These systems also make it easier for the payroll department to accurately match up hours worked with the time sheets.
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Continuing from the last weeks blog here are 5 more items to consider when choosing a GPS tracking system. Once you have decided what you need the next step is to look at the quality of the hardware and pricing. All quality systems will have a monthly fee. In order to receive live updates, information must be moved from the GPS device to the server. To do this all devices have sim cards, just like your cell phone. This enables the information to be transmitted to the server via cell phone technology. This is why you have a monthly fee. Without this service it is impossible to have live updates.
Quality Components. All GPS tracking devices look the same from the outside, what counts is the quality of the components inside. Cheaper devices will use old versions of chips which are not very accurate. Cheaper chips can show locations that could be actually 1 mile away. SiRFstarIII and the MTK all in one are the latest most accurate chips, just below military grade.
Warranty. Is the Warranty for 1 year, maybe 2? If the device is hardwired who will remove the old and install the new device if it needs to be replaced? Will there be a charge for this? The best companies should offer a lifetime warranty as long as you are a customer. It only makes sense that the company stands behind the product.
Training. Is there a charge for Training? Will the company come to you and train you and your staff? Are you just getting a manual and a thank you, or is the company always going to be there to train new staff?
Length of Contract. Many companies require long term contracts which are almost impossible to break. What happens if you decide or need to reduce your fleet? Are you stuck with a monthly payment? Deals with contracts may seem a great value but in the long run are they really a value? Beware of free hardware and no cost installation. Nothing is ever free and more than likely your monthly fees (and hidden fees) will cost you more in the long run.
Hidden Fees. Activation fees, internet usage fees, special software fees are all extra fees that can make a great deal not so great. Always question any of these extra fees. A good quality system should never have any extra fees.
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While the technology behind all GPS vehicle tracking systems is to gather location-based data is the same, it’s how the tracking data is transmitted, what data is transmitted and how all that data is presented to the user that differentiates quality GPS vehicle tracking from inferior products. Here are the five most important things to consider when choosing a vehicle tracking system:
1. Passive Tracking vs. Live Tracking
For passive tracking, all the GPS tracking data is stored in the receiver and must be downloaded once all the vehicles return for the day. Avoid systems that give the appearance of 1 or 2 min updates but only move the data every 15 or 30. What you want is active GPS tracking. Active tracking means that the data from the GPS receiver is transmitted to a remote user at regular intervals. The best systems transmit data every 2 minutes. This gives you real-time location information.
2. Software
Many vehicle tracking systems utilize proprietary software that requires installation on your computer. These solutions also need frequent manual upgrades and downloads. Another drawback to proprietary software is that the GPS solution can only be used on computers with the proper installation. You want to look for a GPS tracking system that provides the information securely over the Internet. The flexibility and 24/7 accessibility of an Internet-based solution makes is the way to go when deciding on a specific vehicle tracking system. Freedom to view data from any internet connected device; desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone is ideal.
3. Quality Reporting
A GPS tracking solution should provide you with the data and reporting capabilities necessary to make informed business decisions. One key to reporting is flexibility. If a vehicle tracking system doesn’t allow you to automate reports on a weekly or monthly basis while also giving you the ability to generate reports instantly, cross that one off your list. The reports should be concise and easy to understand. Reports should be available in your choice of formats: download to spreadsheet, email or online. Important reports should include vehicle starts and stops, excessive idling times, speed violations and much more. Information should be archived for at least 1 year and customizable by time and date.
4. Alerting Feature
The GPS tracking solution you choose should include alerting features to notify you of unwanted behavior. Alerts should be flagged in relevant reports and you should also have the ability to be notified of any alerts as soon as a violation occurs via email or mobile device. Alerts can be triggered for excessive speeding and when a vehicle enters or exits specific geographic areas. The vehicle tracking system should also provide alerts to notify you when vehicles are due for scheduled maintenance. These alerts can be scheduled based on miles driven or engine-on time. If the GPS tracking system you are looking at does not include alerting features, forget about it.
5. Quality Mapping
If the GPS tracking provider isn’t partnered with a well-known mapping provider – like Bing mapping – to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date mapping available, chances are it’d be a big mistake to invest in it. A vehicle tracking system’s mapping features should allow you to zoom all the way down to street level and provide, street map, satellite and birds eye views.
Next Week: 5 more important things to consider when choosing a vehicle tracking system.
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