Every fleet requires equipment tracking — it’s nothing new. However, traditional equipment tracking methods leave too much room for human error. Digital or paper-based logs where employees report what equipment they’re using, for what reason, and the date just won’t cut it. Equipment — whether it’s small power tools, radios, or large equipment like excavators, graders, and cranes — can get lost, forgotten about, damaged, or stolen if the right measures aren’t being used.

So what’s the solution? GPS asset tracking.

Why GPS?

When you switch to GPS tracking systems for equipment tracking, you eliminate human error and can simultaneously cut down and prevent theft from happening in the first place.

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Companies across industries need to start reducing their environmental impact. Not only are the dangers of climate change already happening in real time, but customers and business partners are beginning to stress the importance of working with Eco-friendly companies. Vehicle fleets and transportation companies are not alone.

Furthermore, improving Eco-friendliness equates to bigger fuel savings and higher efficiency. So when you go Eco-friendly you’re increasing your appeal to customers and business partners by being more sustainable, you’re saving money, and your increasing efficiency.

Well electric semi trucks are nowhere near where they need to be, so how can vehicle fleets become more Eco-friendly? Here are 10 tips.

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 If you’re making the decision to implement a GPS-tracking solution into your business, congratulations! You’ll be reaping the benefits in no time.

While it’s a great move for any fleet, implementing GPS tracking needs to be done right to ensure you get the results your GPS system is capable of delivering.

Here are 10 tips to smoothly implement GPS fleet tracking into your fleet:

Set Clear Goals and Objectives.

 After doing some research to see some of the benefits of implementing GPS fleet tracking (route optimization, security, decreased liability, increased customer service, reduced fuel costs, increased safety, and maintenance alerts… to name a few) you’ll want to write down what benefits you hope your business operations will gain from GPS fleet tracking.

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