Transport businesses are the backbone of the supply chain. We rely on transport companies to get goods and passengers from one location to another.

Also, during the pandemic, we saw an increase in demand for the transportation industry as more people started to opt for delivery services that require transportation. This resulted in a number of problems in the global supply chain, and one issue facing many transport companies is the driver shortage.

In a world that is increasing its demand for transportation services, how do companies make their businesses more efficient to bridge the gap between their business output and high demand? One solution is GPS tracking for transport companies.

How do GPS Trackers Work for Transport Companies?

 GPS trackers allow transport companies to outfit every vehicle in their fleet with a GPS tracker. Active GPS trackers can monitor real-time location and allow dispatchers and managers to view the location of their drivers on the road. Also, GPS trackers come with additional features like the ability to monitor driving behavior.

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When your teen starts to drive, they assume a huge amount of new responsibility. While we all like to think that our teens are responsible when they’re out on the road, unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Also, it can be difficult to know what they’re really up to and if they are in fact being responsible when they’re not with us.

Because of the uncertainty that comes with teen drivers, many parents look for ways to check in on their teens. While there are apps like Find My Friends that allow you to monitor your teen’s location, they can always shut off their phone or disable the location services.

Therefore, many parents turn to GPS trackers. Active GPS trackers allow you to monitor the real-time location of your teen on the road. Furthermore, it can provide you with invaluable information regarding their driving behavior.

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If you own or operate a buy here, pay here car dealership, then you’re financing cars for many people who have low credit using the dealerships own funds. While this usually works great for both parties, because the buyers get to pay off a car with their low credit, and dealers get to run their business; however, this isn’t always the case.

As an owner of a buy here, pay here car dealership, you understand that your business has some risk. Some people may take out a loan on one of your cars and then be unable to pay it. Even worse, customers who can’t pay off a loan and are already in a tight spot may just take the vehicle and be off.

For this reason and many more, it’s important for all car dealerships, especially buy here, pay here, to consider GPS tracking solutions.

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Using a GPS tracker device for your fleet has become incredibly common in the commercial shipping world. This is because GPS trackers benefit businesses in a number of ways, including improving safety, productivity, optimizing routes, monitoring driver behavior, and scheduling vehicle maintenance.

Yet, there are numerous GPS tracking devices on the market, so how do you know what to look for when selecting a device? Below, we’ll go over 10 factors to help you choose the right GPS tracking device for your fleet.

Real-time tracking

Real-time tracking devices use satellites or cellular modems to monitor where vehicles are throughout the day. Real-time tracking devices can send vehicle locations out at different frequencies, ranging from every 15 seconds to once per day. Having a real-time tracking device allows you to see where drivers are throughout the day and prevent data loss.

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When your teen starts driving, it can be scary no matter how responsible you think they are behind the wheel. Even the safest and most responsible teen drivers are at a higher risk of accidents due to their lack of experience.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teen drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 years old are 3 times more likely to get in a fatal crash when compared to drivers 20 years of age or older. So if you’re worried about your teen when they’re out driving, you’re not alone.

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