Posts Tagged ‘gps tracking’
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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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Monday, November 1st, 2010
Ever 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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Monday, October 18th, 2010
Ever 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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Monday, October 4th, 2010
When people are choosing which GPS devices they want they have the choice between passive tracking and active 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 systems it is because they want to track mileage but don’t need to know immediate information.
Active tracking has a number of benefits over passive tracking. With active tracking the device wirelessly connects to a computer so you can view the information in real time. This allows businesses to view all of their drivers on a map, and each icon has a label to identify the driver. It also shows how fast they are going and can help you choose the most efficient route. Active tracking 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 deciding which tracking system to go with it is important to recognize what your needs are and to make sure what you are picking meets those needs. GPS devices can save companies hundreds of dollars on saved gas money allow for more deliveries in a day because they are able to pick the most efficient routes.
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Technology 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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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
GPS technology has been a huge part of many companies since it came out. Businesses rely on it to keep track of their trucks and drivers. It helps your business reduce the amount of wasted time and fuel by getting your employees there faster. You can see how many miles your employee has driven, what their maximum speed was, and what their mileage cost was. FoxTrax GPS’s can keep track of where your employee is, where they have been, the miles they have driven, and can even map out the most efficient route to your destination.
Another great thing about FoxTrax GPS is that it sends the information to you quickly. The information is normally less than 20 seconds old so you always know where all your employees and vehicles are. You can also send text messages to your employees directly from the site. Your information is also stored for over year so you can track how much your business has improved.
If you need someone to be at a certain location fast, you can check and see who is closest to that location, this way you don’t waste time guessing. The number of vehicles you can have registered with FoxTrax is unlimited, so it’s great if you want to track just one device, or if you want to track hundreds. And most of FoxTrax devices install in less than five minutes.
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
FoxTrax GPS systems will help you run your business more efficiently. FoxTrax systems will install in less than five minutes. Many businesses already rely on FoxTrax to keep track of all of their trucks and drivers. FoxTrax helps you keep track of where your employee is, where they have been, the miles they have driven, what their maximum speed was, and their mileage cost. The system can also show you more efficient routes to your destination so you save time and gas. You can track all of your employees from your computer. You will always know where your employees are because the FoxTrax devices send you up to date information every 20 seconds. You can see on a map on the computer where your employees are and you can send them text messages directly from the site. All of your information is also stored for one year before being archived. You can see where all of your employees are so you can see who is closest to a certain spot if you need someone to get there fast. You can register an unlimited number of vehicles with FoxTrax, which makes it easy if you only need to keep track of one vehicle, or if you want to keep track of hundreds.
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