Recently a customer of ours told us how GPS units had helped save him a substantial amount of money. He ran a business and was out of the office most of the time dealing with customers and suppliers. Because he was gone so much he suspected that his employees were using company vehicles at odd times and were clocking hours they weren’t working.
While he had his suspicions he didn’t have a way to prove them so one weekend he installed GPS tracking units into his vehicles without telling the drivers. He waited until Wednesday to check the information and when he did he got quite a shock. When he was out of his office his drivers would return at 3:30 but wouldn’t clock out until 5:00. Not only was that going on, he found out that his drivers were using the trucks to help their friends transport things from place to place, and were not paying for the gas they were using.
Because he didn’t pay his employees for time they weren’t working, the GPS units saved him a substantial amount of money and paid for themselves within a few days. On top of that, they helped keep his drivers in line once they learned about them.
Although it would be nice to trust all of your drivers it just isn’t realistic, and GPS devices can add an extra amount of comfort in knowing that you will be aware of every move your drivers are making.
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Jan 11Technology is improving by leaps and bounds every year and is becoming more and more integral to the way people run their lives as well as their businesses. One of the most obvious ways technology is becoming a part of businesses is through GPS technology. When GPS technology first came out people were hesitant to use it, but as time progresses it became more reliable and people began to see all the advantages it offered.
There are two kinds of GPS tracking: passive tracking and active tracking, which is most often used for fleet tracking. With passive tracking the device stores the information regarding speed, location, and direction for the duration of the trip, and when the vehicle returns the device needs to be removed and plugged into the computer in order to access the information. When businesses use these passive tracking it is because they want to track mileage but don’t need the information immediately.
With active tracking you can track the drivers in real time. This allows you to see where they are, what direction they are going, and how fast they are going. It also plans the most efficient delivery routes so you will save money on gas and be able to make more deliveries in a day. It also has geo-fence capabilities which alert you if a driver is outside a specified location; this makes it easy to tell if a driver is off course.
When looking for GPS devices it is important to do your research to see what kind of GPS device matches your needs. If you get one that is not what you need then you could be wasting money on superfluous features and the investment you made would not be worth it. Companies like FoxTrax offer active GPS tracking but don’t require contracts. -
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Jan 11Ever since GPS technology has come out it has been an integral part of the way companies function. Businesses rely on GPS tracking to make sure their drivers are where they are supposed to be, to make sure they are on time, and to keep track of the miles driven. It allows business owners to cut down on wasted fuel, and because it connects to the computer it allows you to see what driver is closest to a destination. GPS technology also allows you to determine the most efficient routes to the deliveries.
Another benefit is that because they are connected to the computer wirelessly you don’t need to constantly take them out to get the information, and the information is stored for up to a year. As GPS technology gets more advanced it is becoming more user friendly and easier to install. However, having so many options can be confusing. Many new GPS devices have features that people don’t necessarily need, which means that even though the GPS device is saving them money in some ways the added features are using up the money they saved by purchasing the device.
When buying GPS devices a big question is whether or not to purchase a contract or to pay monthly. Contracts allow you to have the same service for two years but they can be inflexible so if your business has a budget change then the contract can be detrimental for the growth of the company. When there is no contract, a person can increase the number of GPS devices or reduce them based on their needs; they don’t have to pay a fee for the changes.
The best thing to do before investing in GPS devices is to do research and figure out what needs you have and whether or not the products you are looking at will have an impact on how efficiently you run your business. -
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Nov 10Comparatively speaking, businesses haven’t been using GPS devices for very long. Because of this providers are constantly coming up with new features and creative pricing models to attract new customers. Some GPS providers offer advanced GPS devices with tons of applications for a cheap price but attach a lengthy contract to them.
Before investing in GPS devices businesses need to think about what they need in their GPS devices and whether or not to enter into a contract.
Many companies are considering GPS units because they want to stop unauthorized driving, accurately log mileage, spot inefficient routes, track their drivers in real-time, and let their drivers know they are being monitored. Most basic GPS devices offer these options and can cost less than $150. Having a bunch of other options can be nice but are not necessary and can end up being a distraction.
While entering into a contract can seem nice at first it often leads to disappointment. Because technology is rapidly improving it makes sense that soon after you enter into a contract a better GPS model will come out but you will be stuck with the ones you purchased. Also, if you need to scale back your operation you will be forced to keep the GPS devices you have even though you have more GPS devices than drivers. GPS units are good for reducing costs but you want to be sure that you are not stuck with a plan that suits you one month but not the next.
GPS units can be a sound investment when you get one that fits your needs, so be sure to do your research and pick one that most closely matches what you are looking for. -
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Nov 10Ever since GPS technology has come out it has been an integral part of the way companies function. Businesses rely on GPS tracking to make sure their drivers are where they are supposed to be, to make sure they are on time, and to keep track of the miles driven. It allows business owners to cut down on wasted fuel, and because it connects to the computer it allows you to see what driver is closest to a destination. GPS technology also allows you to determine the most efficient routes to the deliveries.
Another benefit is that because they are connected to the computer wirelessly you don’t need to constantly take them out to get the information, and the information is stored for up to a year. As GPS technology gets more advanced it is becoming more user friendly and easier to install. However, having so many options can be confusing. Many new GPS devices have features that people don’t necessarily need, which means that even though the GPS device is saving them money in some ways the added features are using up the money they saved by purchasing the device.
When buying GPS devices a big question is whether or not to purchase a contract or to pay monthly. Contracts allow you to have the same service for two years but they can be inflexible so if your business has a budget change then the contract can be detrimental for the growth of the company. When there is no contract, a person can increase the number of GPS devices or reduce them based on their needs; they don’t have to pay a fee for the changes.
The best thing to do before investing in GPS devices is to do research and figure out what needs you have and whether or not the products you are looking at will have an impact on how efficiently you run your business. -
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Oct 10Technology is improving by leaps and bounds every year and is becoming more and more integral to the way people run their lives as well as their businesses. One of the most obvious ways technology is becoming a part of businesses is through GPS technology. When GPS technology first came out people were hesitant to use it, but as time progresses it became more reliable and people began to see all the advantages it offered.
There are two kinds of GPS tracking: passive tracking and active tracking, which is most often used for fleet tracking. With passive tracking the device stores the information regarding speed, location, and direction for the duration of the trip, and when the vehicle returns the device needs to be removed and plugged into the computer in order to access the information. When businesses use these passive tracking it is because they want to track mileage but don’t need the information immediately.
With active tracking you can track the drivers in real time. This allows you to see where they are, what direction they are going, and how fast they are going. It also plans the most efficient delivery routes so you will save money on gas and be able to make more deliveries in a day. It also has geo-fence capabilities which alert you if a driver is outside a specified location; this makes it easy to tell if a driver is off course.
When looking for GPS devices it is important to do your research to see what kind of GPS device matches your needs. If you get one that is not what you need then you could be wasting money on superfluous features and the investment you made would not be worth it. Companies like FoxTrax offer active GPS tracking but don’t require contracts. -
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Sep 10Technology is improving by leaps and bounds every year and is becoming more and more integral to the way people run their lives as well as their businesses. One of the most obvious ways technology is becoming a part of businesses is through GPS technology. When GPS technology first came out people were hesitant to use it, but as time progresses it became more reliable and people began to see all the advantages it offered.
There are two kinds of GPS tracking: passive tracking and active tracking, which is most often used for fleet tracking. With passive tracking the device stores the information regarding speed, location, and direction for the duration of the trip, and when the vehicle returns the device needs to be removed and plugged into the computer in order to access the information. When businesses use these passive tracking it is because they want to track mileage but don’t need the information immediately.
With active tracking you can track the drivers in real time. This allows you to see where they are, what direction they are going, and how fast they are going. It also plans the most efficient delivery routes so you will save money on gas and be able to make more deliveries in a day. It also has geo-fence capabilities which alert you if a driver is outside a specified location; this makes it easy to tell if a driver is off course.
When looking for GPS devices it is important to do your research to see what kind of GPS device matches your needs. If you get one that is not what you need then you could be wasting money on superfluous features and the investment you made would not be worth it. Companies like FoxTrax offer active GPS tracking but don’t require contracts.




