When it came to fuel tax reporting years ago, each state had its own mandates and regulations. Today, most are now International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) members. This system standardizes the multiple and sometimes occasional contradicting regulations created by the states. Although some states might have additional rules and requirements for this reporting system, since they now use the IFTA system, the fuel tax reporting system has become much more simplified.

The IFTA is an agreement that the U.S. lower 48 states and the Canadian provinces have to make fuel reporting easier for the motor carriers that are operating in several jurisdictions. One way to simplify this process is through GPS tracking. GPS fleet tracking software can help you make your IFTA report more accurate in a number of ways including:

Fleet Asset Turn-by-Turn Tracking

GPS fleet tracking technology allows you to track all your assets in the field turn-by-turn. You can divide activity into a monthly reporting system or by specific driver trips. This helps you keep track of every mile.

GPS Data Reporting

You can create records of the data collected from your GPS tracking technology. Not only can you create reports, but you can also store this information to use in the future in the event you are audited. You can also track your vehicle fleets’ average MPG to help you keep track of inconsistent fuel consumption rates.

Round-the-Clock Tracking

GPS fleet tracking can track every vehicle 24/7 so you can collect each fleet vehicle’s use and mileage data continuously, even if you have drivers that forgot to document their driving activity. You can also spot any gaps in odometer data. The data you get from the GPS tracking devices  allows you to monitor your drivers’ driving behaviors, keep your drivers on task, and help you to plan detours quickly to get your drivers around closed or congested traffic roads.

When it’s time to come up with your IFTA report, it can often be a challenge to collect and log each vehicle’s fuel use. You could face investigations and fines if there are discrepancies, which will cost you both money and time. GPS fleet tracking can help you improve the accuracy of your IFTA reporting as well as stop any type of fuel fraud or theft. When you reduce loss risks, your insurance company will likely lower your insurance premiums.

San Bernardino County Deputies finally took a driver into custody who stole a big rig following a short pursuit through the Victor Valley.

The big rig was equipped with a GPS tracking device that helped the sheriff’s deputies locate and find the driver. The tracking device was activated in the evening near Highway 395 in Hesperia.

Victorville deputies were able to track and pinpoint the direction and speeds of the big rig thanks to the technology and see when it stopped at Phelan Road and Sheep Creek Road.

The driver continued northbound on Sheep Creek Road with the deputy cruisers following behind him closely until he veered off into a dirt berm.

After the mound of dirt stopped the truck in its path, the driver fled into a desert that was near Duncan Road on foot where authorities say he was finally taken into custody.

Later on they contacted the owner of the rig to inform him they located his eighteen-wheeler. The owner lives in Murrieta.

About GPS Tracking

GPS tracking systems like those available from LiveView GPS, help you to locate your stolen car almost immediately after it’s been taken. Most tracking systems these days include advanced telematic features in them including engine temperature indicators, vehicle diagnostics and fuel level indicators.

They also allows you to monitor important aspects of your car ranging from its engine oil to its overall health. GPS fleet tracking can help to save you money in inspection costs since you won’t need to put it through an inspection unless it’s really needed thanks to the software system.

GPS tracking helps you recover your stolen car faster, getting it back to you before damage is done to it. Often, thieves steal cars to strip it of its parts. Teen joy riders might steal your car to take it for a ride. In all of these cases, you can quickly recover your vehicle before parts or stripped or its involved in a wreck and damaged.

GPS tracking technology can even save you money on your vehicle insurance since insurance companies know that GPS tracking units reduce risks and are happy to reward you for investing in this type of technology.

There are many benefits to installing GPS tracking technology in your car if not for the peace of mind alone. It’s worth your small investment to do so.

Satellite TV installation and repair companies can be involved in many installations and repairs over the course of a day.  This means you may have many trucks on the road at any given time. Something as simple and affordable as GPS fleet tracking can help you streamline your entire day saving your business time, valuable resources, and money – all the while creating better relationships with your valuable customers.

These are just a few ways your satellite installation and repair business can benefit from GPS tracking for your fleet.

Plan More Efficient Routes

By creating more efficient routes your drivers are able to address the needs of more customers in the each day, consume less fuel while carrying out their duties for the day, and keep your customers happier by providing more accurate appointment windows.

All of these things can be accomplished by using GPS fleet technology to plan the routes for the day – as well as to accommodate emergencies that arise based on the proximity of drivers within the area.

Locate Drivers Quickly and Efficiently

If billing disputes arise, customer complaints about the amount of time you spent on the worksite, or  claims made that you never showed up to complete the repair or installation, you have a record of where your trucks and drivers were at all times to show customers who may have concerns.

GPS fleet tracking allows you to stand behind your drivers when false claims are made against them and gives you an opportunity to get to the bottom of things if those claims prove to be accurate. Either way, you know without a doubt where your drivers – or at least your vehicles – were at the appointed hour.

Encourage Improvements in Driver Safety

Nothing encourages safe driving and adherence to the law quite like having a police officer ride behind you. While GPS fleet tracking doesn’t provide exactly the same degree of oversight, knowing that you are looking over their shoulders for signs of speeding, reckless driving, and other potential problems behind the wheel is often a substantial incentive for drivers to behave responsibly while making their rounds to install and repair satellites around town. This helps avoid tickets that raise insurance rates, but it also helps to raise opinions of your business within the community.

Keep up with the Maintenance Needs of Your Vehicle

One of the untold heroes of the GPS tracking story for your fleet of satellite repair trucks is the automated scheduling for routine maintenance. Keeping your vehicles well maintained can save you countless dollars on repairs and help you avoid accidents. It’s worth its weight in gold.

With so many large and small reasons to consider fleet tracking for your satellite television installation and repair business, the only question remaining is why not?

If you own or manage a satellite TV installation or repair company, contact us here at LiveView GPS to learn more about how GPS fleet tracking can benefit you in the above ways and beyond. Toll Free: 1-888-544-0494  Direct: 661-294-6805