Air conditioning repair in many states throughout the U.S. is a critical business – especially when the summer sun is scorching sidewalks and sending even the most devoted sun worshippers heading for shade and the cool comfort of air conditioning.

When that air conditioning fails, though, relief cannot come fast enough. That along is why air conditioning repair businesses need GPS tracking. These are all the ways GPS fleet tracking helps you help those hoping to beat the heat this summer.

Set Realistic Customer Expectations – And Meet Them

Knowing exactly where your trucks are and what jobs your drivers are working on at all times allows you to give your customers realistic expectations when the next truck will be available to solve their air conditioning needs.

Not only do customers appreciate this (who wants to sit home sweltering all day waiting for the air conditioning repair service to show up when they can be chilling at the community pool or in ice cream parlor instead?) because it allows them to plan their day accordingly, but it also prevents them from calling every five minutes asking when the AC service man is going to show up. Read the rest of this entry »

Identity thieves are everywhere, even at the gas pump. Using skimmers, thieves can purloin debit and credit card data when consumers fill up and pay at the pump.

Police have turned to GPS tracking monitoring systems to help them catch the thieves. In California, law enforcement has successfully caught and prosecuted thieves by using the devices.

How It Works

Skimmers aren’t new and are often associated with ATM fraud. But gas pump skimmers add a layer of trouble. They are undetectable to people filling their tanks because the device is hidden inside the pump payment unit.

When you use a credit or debit card on a pump with a skimmer, it records all your private data. There are two types of devices, one using wireless and the other requiring the thief to remove the unit in order to get access to the data. This was what the California crooks were using. Read the rest of this entry »

Equipment is one of the biggest expenses in the transport industry, and theft or misplacement of equipment is not uncommon. In order to ensure your fleet and all of your equipment and supplies are safe and secure, keeping an eye on them with GPS equipment tracking is definitely prudent. It allows you to not only keep a close watch on the activity of the vehicles in your fleet, but it also lets you keep tabs on heavy equipment, trailers, and freight.

Cellular and satellite networks are used to keep watch over your assets when you have a GPS tracking system set in place. So, no matter where your equipment is located or transported to, you will always be able to know exactly where it is located.

The Benefits of GPS Tracking for Equipment and Assets

There are a number of benefits that come with using GPS tracking to keep an eye on your equipment and assets. For one thing, you’ll be able to protect your fleet and your assets against theft, a problem that is not uncommon in this industry. You can also expand the life of your assets and closely monitor your assets in real-time. Read the rest of this entry »

Hedgehogs have all but disappeared in central London. However, a recently discovery of a small population of hedgehogs have managed to survive in this highly populated and high traffic part of London, escaping extinction for the entire population of hedgehogs in the city.

The busy roads of central London are one of the major reasons for the sharp decline of the hedgehog population in central London. The population that has managed to escape the brink of extinction have been able to do so because they learned how to avoid the busy roads, according to a recent study.

At one time, hedgehogs lived in large numbers across the United Kingdom, but in the past 60 years, their population has rapidly decreased. One of the leading causes of the death of these animals is traffic-related accidents. In other words, the hedgehogs population has been depleted as a result of being hit by motorists. Read the rest of this entry »

Reputation is everything in today’s business climate. You’re operating your business in the day and age of social media when people expect on demand results and provide instant feedback when they feel their needs have not been met.

With this in mind, it is as important today for businesses to use every tool at their disposal to defend and protect a hard earned and well deserved positive business reputation. GPS fleet tracking can help you do just that.

Improve Driver Behavior on the Road

GPS tracking monitors the speeds drivers are driving throughout their calls, as well as noting any aggressive or erratic driving behaviors. It’s far more effective than those signs posted on vehicles asking “How am I driving?” and provides proof positive in defense of your drivers or in light of customer complaints of exactly how your drivers are driving at any given time.

Remember, your drivers are your representatives on the roadway,  and you want them to say great things about your company. GPS fleet tracking allows you to do just that. Read the rest of this entry »