Snow plowing is an essential service to any county that receives snow in the winter. Snowplowing allows everyone in the area to get on the roads safely and quickly without having to worry about being stuck on the side of the road. While snow plowing is nothing new, and many businesses and snow plow services have been established for a long time, what if there was a more efficient and safer way to run a snowplow fleet?

Below, we discuss how GPS fleet tracking can better optimize any and every snowplow fleet. Whether you choose a rear-mounted or front-mounted snowplow, have 5 snow plow trucks in your fleet, or 50, these tips should get you off to a safe and efficient start. 

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As a society, we are increasingly concerned about the footprint our actions leave behind on the planet. Not only is it good, as a citizen of the world, to pay attention to your carbon footprint and live a greener life, but it is also good for business as more and more consumers are taking note of which businesses are showing a true commitment to making the world a safer place for everyone – including those on the road. What you may not realize is that GPS fleet management systems can help you with both of these important things (greener fleets and safer drivers) and so much more.

Decreasing Your Carbon Footprint

Many fleet operators have been led to the misguided conclusion that there is little to do to reduce your carbon footprint. That simply isn’t true. Thin of all the records, logs, miles, and more your footprint travels each and every day. It’s not only the miles around town that can take a toll on the planet, but the trees that are burned to create tons of paperwork, lists, invoices, driving logs, etc. GPS fleet tracking can help you reduce the paperwork by keeping electronic logs and the miles by mapping out routes that are far more fuel efficient for your drivers to take.

GPS tracking can also be used to help ensure your drivers stay on route and do not deviate which could result in unnecessary burning of fossil fuels, emissions, and expenses for your business. It’s a winning situation all around.

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In many parts of the world, the winter brings with it seasonal industry to deal with ice, snowfall, and more. When most people think of winter weather industries and businesses they probably think of plowers, salters, and your local sixteen-year-old looking to make some money shoveling your driveway. However, winter weather industry is often much bigger and more complex than snow removal and can affect businesses in a variety of ways.

If your business is one that is affected by the winter weather, and you have more drivers on the road, it is time to consider investing in GPS fleet tracking. Not only will it save you in the long run by streamlining business and optimizing routes, but it will also help them stay safer on the icy winter roads. Below we will discuss 5 winter weather businesses that can benefit from GPS fleet tracking.

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About Live View GPS

We specialize in real time GPS tracking systems. GPS tracking, GPS monitoring and management for vehicles, assets, equipment, property and persons. Whether your needs are consumer or commercial based, personal or business related we have a cost effective GPS tracking solution for you. Locate in real-time and on demand vehicles, people and property from any web based computer. View these locations on our systems integrated maps. Our GPS devices are the real deal, they are tested and proven, they work.