The reason why the above issues exist and constitute serious constraints for business profitability is the lack of control over remote fleet operations. This is when GPS fleet management solutions come in handy. The value of GPS technology is in its ability to determine the exact vehicle location at any time. However the GPS tracking systems specially developed for fleet vehicles are capable of transmitting a larger amount of data necessary for more efficient fleet management. When employing cutting-edge GPS vehicle tracking systems, fleet owners can expect receiving the following data:
the exact location of all fleet vehicles with installed GPS units in real-time; speed and speeding events; idling time; engine working hours; stops; …show more content…
However those major benefits give them a cherry on the cake in the form of some minor benefits they might never expected from GPS vehicle tracking systems. These benefits range from reducing paperwork to presenting a safer business model to insurance agencies for possible vehicle insurance discounts. Fleet manager's being constantly aware of what is going on with any fleet vehicle at any time also means more disciplined drivers and satisfied customers.
As you can see GPS vehicle tracking systems can be a quite indispensable tool to any fleet owner or manager who wish to make their fleet operating business more efficient and competitive. The cost-saving ability of vehicle monitoring with GPS systems has recently be proved with a Location and Service Fleet Management survey published by Aberdeen Group which reported that location aid services, such as GPS systems, resulted in a 13.2% reduction in fuel costs and a 19.2% decrease in miles