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. Read the rest of this entry »

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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Each year, Old Man Winter reappears! Prepare for his arrival by ensuring that your business is in good operating order.

HVAC systems are critical for maintaining a comfortable environment in homes and workplaces, especially during winter.

Today, data is king, and the HVAC sector is no exception. With the right telematics program, you can increase your company’s productivity, improve customer service, and propel your business forward. It all begins with selecting the appropriate GPS device or tracking solution for your fleet’s needs.

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Tracking is essential for every business where a commercial fleet is involved; however, how it is carried out can vary from business to business. While there are many different methods and tools to GPS fleet-tracking, real-time fleet tracking is incredibly useful, and makes driver monitoring much easier and effective.

Monitoring drivers in a fleet effectively gives managers the information they need to improve fleet driver behavior, and of course, in any business that relies on a commercial fleet, the success of your business can often lie with the individual behaviors of your fleet drivers. Implementing a driver monitor policy can both streamline your operations and protect your drivers from accidents and injuries.

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GPS tracking has a host of benefits for any business owner who uses vehicles for their daily operations. At a minimum:

• GPS tracking can help you optimize routes for faster delivery.
• GPS tracking can help you to lower fuel costs.
• GPS tracking can help you to track miles and hours driven so you can know when to schedule a checkup and maintenance on your vehicles.

But it offers much more than that.  More specifically, GPS tracking can help you on the busiest delivery days of the year: the holidays.

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