GPS Asset Tracking for Recreational Rental Businesses

11 May 2022

If you run or manage a business that has a fleet of vehicles, you should be using GPS fleet tracking. There are so many major benefits to using GPS tracking for vehicle fleets, that businesses that don’t have them are going to have a harder time keeping up with the ones that do.

Recreational rental businesses are no exceptions. Below, we will discuss the ways that GPS asset tracking can benefit recreational rental businesses.

Operational Efficiency

Whether your business is renting out golf carts, scooters, boats, snowmobiles, or ATVs, chances are you’ve had to deal with late arrivals. GPS asset tracking allows you to monitor where the vehicles are, and how close they are. That means if they are still way out, you can sit back and go about some other business while you wait, or you can rest assured if they are only five minutes out.

Improved Safety

Before handing over the keys to your recreational rental, you probably have customers sign a waiver, and you may even include an option for insurance in the case of a crash. This is because accidents do happen, of course. While GPS tracking may not be able to totally prevent accidents from happening, there are a number of ways you can improve safety for your customers:

Geofence alerts: Geofence alerts automatically alert customers using the equipment when they are nearing an area that you have marked as off-limits or dangerous.
Speed alerts: Speed alerts will notify drivers when they are reaching unsafe speeds.
Tracking: In the case of a serious accident, you will be able to easily track and locate a customer that is in need of medical assistance.

Improved Asset Security

Installing GPS tracking on all of your rentals will also improve your asset security. Due to the nature of your business, you are vulnerable to theft. Little is stopping a customer from simply driving off with one of your rentals or putting it in their truck and driving home with it.

However, GPS tracking is an effective deterrent for theft. Not only can you put up signs that explain that all rentals are installed with GPS tracking software to dissuade theft, but using GPS tracking will help you locate any stolen assets in the case that there is theft.

For a reliable, top-notch GPS tracker for your rental businesses, check out liveviewgps.com.

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About George Karonis

George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.