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/
