Satellite technology can be used for a variety of things from cellular phones to television, radio and even GPS systems. In fact, it seems to be a more reliable type of communication network because with the right satellite network you can get coverage from the far reaches of the planet. With so much satellite technology out there today, it can be quite difficult to determine who exactly the providers are. Hopefully by taking the time to read this, you will have a better understanding of who the satellite providers really are.
With the rising cost of fuel these days to over $4 dollars a gallon, it is important to be able to monitor your trucks out on the road to make sure that they are not wasting time, gas and money. An excellent way to achieve this is by using a GPS tracking system. If you have not already implemented the use of these nifty little devices for your company, you will after reading this!
Save Time and Money with GPS Tracking Systems
30 May 2008Did you know that you can save money by implementing a GPS tracking system on your vehicle? Now you are probably wondering how this works. First of all, a lot of insurance companies will give you a big discount on your car insurance if you have a GPS tracking device installed. They realize that in the event of a theft, your vehicle has an 85% chance or higher of being recovered within the first 10 minutes. This means that the insurance company will not have to shell out money to replace or repair your car due to theft. In return, the insurance company reduces your premiums which can save you up to several hundred dollars per year.
If you are running yourself ragged by trying to keep track of business vehicles, then you need to stop! Case in point: You have three trucks out on the road making deliveries. The first truck gets to its destination without difficulty. The second truck breaks down and you have no clue where the third truck is at this point. You try to contact your drivers. You contact the first driver via cell phone and learn that your delivery is being made. The second driver contacts you and tells you that the truck is broken down. You can’t reach the third driver. You are completely frustrated and you are only monitoring three trucks. Think about what would happen if you had fleets of trucks to manage.
What would you do then?
With so much technology today using satellite communications the layperson has a tremendous task of understanding how each system works. Cell phones, television and GPS tracking systems can all work using a satellite system, but understanding the difference between Low Earth Orbit Satellite (LEO’s) and Geostationary Satellites (GEO’s) can help one determine which of the newest systems out there will benefit their needs.
