Fleet Management Systems
GPS monitoring is about more than just following shipments and complying with government regulations. GPS monitoring should be seen as an investment meant to elevate trucking businesses. Upgrading to a full package will not only keep you in compliance but also cut costs, improve driver safety, improve job security, and make record-keeping far more effortless.
In this article, we will look at just a handful of the ways that adding a full-package position monitoring system to your fleet of trucks can benefit the overall business. With this information, we hope that you’ll feel more inclined to make the most of the new mandate. If you’re ready, let’s begin.
Features
- Mobility — Look for a service that allows managers to stay in constant contact with their team. Without the option for a mobile app, managers will not be able to send out alerts or messages to help keep drivers on track.
- Simplicity — A monitoring system should be intuitive. An overly complicated platform will take too long to implement effectively and cause more frustration than is needed.
- Detailed Records — To keep accurate better records, you need a system that can record distance traveled, speed, time spent idle, and real-time location. This data should also be compiled into a digital record.
- Cloud Capabilities — For the sake of security, look for a system that will store your data in an encrypted digital cloud.
- Geofencing — If you are worried about drivers veering off their routes, you can add geofencing alerts to warn managers whenever a driver goes too far off their intended course.
If you’re using monitoring equipment just to meet the recent FMCSA regulation, you are not getting the most out of your investment. Upgrading to a full GPS monitoring system can help boost efficiency and keep your drivers safer on the road. Don’t waste money on the most basic tech. Upgrade today and make the most of your business’s future.
If a driver does seem to be veering too far off their intended route, it may not be because they just want a specialty burger. Drivers are only human and it’s easy to get lost in an unfamiliar area. As the trucking industry continues to lose veteran motorists, younger, less experienced workers are looking to fill the void. Unfortunately, younger drivers lack the same experience and may need help getting to their destinations.
Luckily, tracking helps managers keep their fleet on course and, if a driver does begin to stray from their route, managers can send out an alert to correct them. This feature is also useful for predicting traffic jams and roadwork. Unplanned interruptions can throw the entire fleet off schedule, so having access to a global network of monitoring information can help businesses better estimate their expected dates of delivery.