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Running your business can be time consuming and stressful, but incredibly rewarding in the long run. Whether you’re a small business just starting out, or you’re a well-established organisation, it’s safe to say that making sure everything runs smoothly is an ongoing task. As well as hoping to see a profit, the logistics of running a company can include many different factors that are crucial for success. With a supply chain constantly on the go, it doesn’t matter if you’re providing a service or selling a product; your complex business must work effectively for you to see a return. This, of course, is the whole point.

If your business involves the use of commercial vehicles, you might want to consider investing in a fleet management system. This can take some stress out of your day, with the peace of mind that your vehicle fleet is being managed successfully. It can be an important part of running a business, but why?

Fleet tracking combines the use of GPS trackers with a software system that allows you to keep track of your vehicles, including where they are. For businesses that are mindful of their assets, it’s a very helpful tool to have within your company. Implementing a fleet tracking system isn’t as difficult as it sounds, and the benefits it could bring are priceless.

How does fleet tracking work?

Businesses of all sizes and industries can benefit from using a GPS fleet management system; if you have company vehicles of any description, it will help to make sure you are working efficiently and safely.

GPS fleet trackers use a satellite-based navigation system that allows anyone with a GPS receiver to plot their position anywhere in the country. Using multi-roaming data to transmit the position, you’re able to link your vehicles to your office so that you have full knowledge of vehicle activity at any time.

Advanced GPS tracking devices will use additional satellite systems to make sure the location is even more accurate for your needs.

How will it benefit my business?

As a business owner, you trust your employees to head out across the country to carry out their job; whether it’s a salesperson going door-to-door, or an engineer fixing appliances. This trust also covers looking after their vehicle, and arriving to the job on time. By having a fleet tracking system installed in your commercial vehicles, you’re able to see live locations so that you can account for all staff.

Making sure they haven’t taken any unnecessary detours, you can also reassure customers of your employee’s arrival time should you need to. This can be particularly helpful in working out customer disputes.

By using a GPS system in your vans, cars or lorries, you can detect or deter unauthorised use of the company vehicles too. Making sure you aren’t being taken for a “ride”, you can make sure drivers aren’t diverting from planned routes or using the vehicles out of hours.

One of the biggest reasons for businesses investing in fleet tracking is to increase security. Company vehicles are at huge risk of theft and damage. Fleet tracking offers extra features to alert you if a vehicle enters or leaves a location; in other words, if a vehicle is moved at a strange time of night, you can quickly locate it and contact the police if needs be. Live fleet tracking can help you to avoid losing valuable assets of your business, as well as taking the time out of your schedule to organise insurance and replacing vehicles.

By implementing GPS fleet tracking for your company vehicles, you can streamline the logistics of your business and create a more rewarding working day for everyone!

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