How Construction Companies Can Benefit from GPS Tracking
25 May 2015Businesses today are finding that there are many unexpected benefits for using GPS tracking technology in vehicles and even on equipment. The construction industry is no different. In addition to the primary benefit of routing and traffic concerns, GPS tracking can help construction companies in quite a few additional ways, including those mentioned below.
Reduces Fuel Costs
Every penny counts in construction businesses. While fuel may not be the biggest expense your business faces, chances are good that it’s big enough that substantial savings would not go unnoticed. Think of all the fuel your construction businesses uses traveling from one jobsite to another or utilizing the heavy equipment needed for the job. GPS routing can help you find the shortest, most fuel efficient routes, all the while helping you avoid congested traffic situations that waste fuel.
Cut Fleet Maintenance Costs
One surprising feature of a solid GPS tracking system is that it can help you stay on top of your preventative maintenance for your fleet vehicles. Construction businesses have a lot of moving parts to keep track of.
Your GPS tracking system can monitor mileage in order to inform you (via email notification) when preventative maintenance repairs and services are required. It’s one less detail you’ll need to track on your own and taking care of the preventative maintenance can save significant maintenance and repairs down the line.
Proper preventative maintenance may even extend the life of your vehicles and heavy equipment. This saves your construction business even more money.
Track Employees’ Personal Use of Work Vehicles
Work vehicles are intended for use on the job and not as personal vehicles. Employees who use these vehicles for personal purposes not only present significant insurance and liability issues to your business, but also may cause costly tax-related issues as well.
Tracking employee use of work vehicles helps you let employees know you’re taking the problem seriously, which will serve to cut down on the problem. It also lets you know which employees are not taking company policies regarding personal use seriously, despite knowing the vehicles are monitored, so that you can take appropriate action.
Easily Recover Stolen Vehicles and Equipment
Vehicles aren’t the only things that can be tracked via GPS. Construction businesses have a lot of expensive machinery that makes attractive targets for thieves. GPS tracking for equipment facilitates the recovery of your equipment so that you can get back to work faster.
One more unintended benefit is that many insurance companies appreciate efforts construction business owners take to protect their assets and reward them with lower insurance rates. It’s a win-win situation for you!
Your construction business has a lot of details to see to on any given day. Let GPS tracking take some of the worry off your plate so you can focus on more profitable aspects of running your business.
Are you an owner or manager of a construction company? If so, call LiveView GPS today to learn about GPS tracking for construction companies,including GPS tracking for your construction equipment. 1.888.502.3636
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