Tighter service windows mean you can work more appointments and service calls into your day. More than that, they mean you can have wonderfully satisfied customers who aren’t spending endless hours waiting on your arrival. It’s a total win for your business. One that can be enhanced with GPS fleet tracking.
These are just a few ways GPS tracking can help your organization honor tighter service windows.
Keeps Your Drivers on Track
Employees running personal errands on company time, making stops at convenience stores, or taking longer than allowed lunch breaks has traditionally been a problem for service-oriented businesses. One that costs them more than a few unsatisfied customers, endless additional fuel costs, and surprisingly costly additional labor hours. GPS tracking allows you to monitor driver locations at all times and will even report if drivers go ‘off route’ during the workday.
By now, most people understand the danger of driving under the influence of illicit drugs and alcohol. Most even understand the risks involved when driving excessively sleepy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking to educate drivers about other ways to be under the influence they may not know about.
If you’re a fleet manager, take this opportunity to send the NHTSA message to your fleet drivers.
Businesses are liable for company cars any time employees use them. Even when they are using them for personal use. Your company is also responsible for ensuring the vehicle is properly maintained and that the person driving your vehicle is adequately licensed to drive said vehicle. If an accident occurs when employees use company vehicles, the liability could be catastrophic if the company doesn’t take the appropriate steps to reduce risks and properly insure the vehicle and drivers.
Now that you know how important the risks are to employers who allow employees to use company vehicles for personal use, the key is to protect your interests. These are a few things you can do to accomplish that.
