GPS Fleet Management and You: Affordable GPS Tracking
GPS fleet management systems and service companies are a perfect fit due to field employees using company vehicles and a need for management to know where they are at any given time. For companies reading this - you have a current system in place, had a system but got rid of it or you think it is not necessary.
The top two reasons most people give for not implementing a GPS system is A) cost and B) employee resistance. Did you know that costs have fallen dramatically over the years and are now well below $1 per day per truck? Add in the increased efficiency and lower insurance rates from modifying driver behavior and the system is extremely cost effective. The next reason, employee resistance, is a valid concern. The idea of big brother watching or the system being used as a hammer against them can cause angst among any staff. Effective communication with your employees will help them understand why you are implementing the system and the goals you hope to accomplish.
For those of you that “had” a GPS system, the reasons for removing it varies greatly but generally can be summed up as: The units didn’t work as promised or costs skyrocketed, employee resistance to change was greater than expected, insufficient program management and thinking in terms that this is a short term project.
Implementing a GPS fleet management system is not like going out and buying a new tubing cutter or a set of test gauges for all your trucks. These systems over time change how a company operates.
Some of the top reasons businesses should be upgraded with GPS vehicle tracking are:
• Plan Routes Efficiently
• Reduce Fuel and Insurance cost
• Enhance Safety for Your Techs and Fleet
• Improve Your Customer Service
• Increase Employee Information
• Better Operational Efficiency
• Track Vehicles and Prevent Unauthorized Vehicle Use
At the end of the day, implementing a fleet tracking system for your business is a smart decision that will provide a beneficial return on your investment, both in dollars as well as the extra time you'll gain from having your fleet completely under control.
Affordable GPS Tracking is a local Phoenix business which has provided fleet tracking solutions for many valley businesses for over 10 years. They are experts in implementing GPS fleet management systems over a wide spectrum of industries at an affordable price. Contact Chuck for a no-obligation system quote, at 623-328-8906 and let them help you!
Chuck Tholen, VP of Business Development, Affordable GPS Tracking
https://affordablegpstracking.com/
MTCAZ- SRP Commercial HVAC Energy Efficiency Certification Program
We are pleased to announce a new training collaboration between SRP-Nexant and the Mechanical Trade Contractors of Arizona (MTCAZ) to focus on HVAC education initiatives. Nexant is the program administrator for SRP’s Business Solutions energy-efficiency rebate program.
Learn how SRP Business Solutions Programs, rebates and Alliance Contractor partnership can benefit your company. For the FY19 Fiscal Year (May 1, 2018 thru April 30, 2019), SRP has budgeted over $14 million dollars for the commercial rebate programs.
Additionally, for SRP Alliance Contractors, contractors can receive a financial incentive of up to 5% of the total rebate amount for submitting rebate applications
Below is a list of benefits to contractors for completing the Commercial HVAC Energy Efficiency Certification Program:
• Learn to guide sales opportunities by helping your customers become more energy efficient.
• Stay on top of rapidly emerging industry trends towards energy efficiency, such as IDEC, energy management systems & networkable thermostats.
• Gain technical knowledge for optimizing HVAC equipment and controls to operate at maximum efficient.
• Learn why the Phoenix area has one of the best climates for economizers and free cooling, and learn how to articulate these benefits to customers.
• Learn how to integrate utility rebates and incentives into energy-efficiency projects.
• Trade allies have the potential to receive a 5% incentive of the final rebate amount in SRP’s service area.
• Learn how to have your company listed on SRP’s website as an Energy Efficiency Alliance participant.
• Have your company highlighted in the MTCAZ newsletter.
• Learn how to have your company acknowledged at annual SRP Business Solutions rebate program kickoff meeting and/or the MTCAZ Trade Show.
• Receive a MTCAZ- SRP HVACR Commercial Certificate of Completion for 30 hours of instruction and Master HVAC Commercial Tech Shirt Patch.
Commercial Seminar & Labs:
MTC2 Superior Customer Service and Selling Skills
MTC72 Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting for AC Systems
MTC82 Pump Service and Troubleshooting
MTC57 Refrigerant Flow Controls
MTC56 Refrigerant Principles, Fundamentals & Theory
MTC33 Controls-Fundamentals & Direct Field Controllers
MTC40 How to Sell Energy Efficiency- Energy Efficiency Alliance Partner Seminar
MTC23 Hydronic/Chillers Systems – Classroom and Lab
Registration for 2019 HVACR Commercial Certificate Program coming soon!
MTCAZ Seminars
Morning Keynote Speaker and Seminar - The Future of HVAC 8:30 am
Presented by: Matt Michel, CEO, Service Roundtable
Learn how to navigate your HVAC company for future changes in the industry. Matt will present and weave together an outlook on utility pricing, regulations, the future of refrigerant, 21st Century HVAC equipment, connected homes, manpower shortages, marketing and sales needs, contractor transparency and a fresh and real outlook on the importance of contractor alliances.
About Matt Michel, CEO, Service Roundtable
Matt Michel is an internationally recognized and highly acclaimed motivational and informational speaker. He has spoken about marketing, branding, sales, pricing, leadership, strategic planning, and goal setting from Istanbul to Australia and every place in-between.
Matt founded Service Nation Inc., which operates the Service Roundtable (the world’s largest contractor alliance), the Retail Contractor Coalition (a contractor branding and marketing program), the Service Nation Alliance (an elite contractor best practices group), and Roundtable Rewards (the service trades’ largest contractor buying group). Previously, he founded and created the Aire Serv Franchise System, which is the oldest continually operating HVAC residential franchise network.
In 2015, Matt became the 35th and youngest person inducted into the Contracting Business Hall of Fame. Contracting Business Magazine named Matt one of the 22 most influential people in the history of the residential HVAC/R industry. Contractor Magazine named him one of the 18 most influential people in the history of the plumbing/hydronics industries (Matt is the only person to appear on both the Contracting Business and Contractor lists). The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration NEWS named Matt one of the top five business advisors in the HVAC industry.
Matt is the inaugural recipient of the HVAC Golden Toolbox Award, presented by North American Technician Excellence and Contracting Business Magazine to “recognize industry leadership and support of technician certification.” He has received the Significant Sig Award from the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Service Nation has been named to the Aggie 100 (“The 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world.”) four consecutive years, an achievement matched by just six other companies. Service Nation has also been listed in the Dallas 100 (2013) and has made the Inc 500|5000 the past four years, including a ranking of #76 or higher nationwide for Business Products & Services.
A popular writer, Matt is published more than 60 times per year and is a featured columnist for The Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration NEWS, Contracting Business Magazine, Contractor Magazine, Contracting Canada, Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine, Southern PHC Magazine, and CB Hotmail. He also publishes the popular Comanche Marketing blog.
Leveraging APS Programs to Grow Your Business - 9:30 am
Presented by: Ed Walsh, Senior Energy Engineer
About Ed Walsh, CEM, LEED-AP, Senior Energy Engineer
Mr. Walsh brings more than 30 years of practical experience in utility incentives, facility operation, energy engineering, sales support, and project management in the building retrofit and management industry. For the APS Solutions for Business rebate program, he assesses energy efficiency measures for technical merit and cost-effectiveness. He provides training and guidance to contractors and industry partners. Mr. Walsh develops electronic tools to streamline the application process, improve understanding of technical requirements, and ensure the quality of data and calculations.
Profitability & Savings with SunTrac Hybrid Thermal A/C & Heating Technology - 9:30 am
Presented by: Rich Cooley, CEO, SunTrac Solar Manufacturing
Learn about new technology and how you can increase your average per-job revenue by 40% to 75%, while your customers can cut their cooling and heating bills by 25% to 40%. This seminar is for residential and commercial contractors. Learn how your customers can receive 30% federal tax credits and other incentives when installing these systems. SunTrac is an OEM Partner with KMC Controls, Emerson/Copeland, Emerson Automation and Baker Distributing...join us and let us show you how the SunTrac program can work for you and your customers!
About Rich Cooley, CEO, SunTrac Solar Manufacturing
Mr. Cooley has over 25 years of executive leadership experience, and has served in Senior Executive positions in both public and privately held companies in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. He was VP of Carey International (formerly listed on NASDAQ: CARY) the world’s largest limousine company, Chief Operating Officer of Empire International, and Chairman & CEO of AAG Industries. He attended Long Beach State University and is a former US Army (USAR) officer, with over 22-years of uniformed service.
Arizona Inspectors Panel - 12:00 pm
Presented by: SRP and Arizona Building Officials (AZBO)
Meet local inspectors and building officials to learn more about code regulations, permit process and workmanship standards, new solar initiatives, better understand the contractor complaint process and ways to avoid unnecessary fines, find out which codes the each municipality is enforcing, rebates for 2016, necessary education and MUCH MORE!
