{"id":5356,"date":"2018-01-22T06:04:47","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T14:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=5356"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:20:18","slug":"essential-fleet-technology-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/essential-fleet-technology-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Fleet Technology You Need in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The year 2017 has come to an end and businesses are looking to the future. As you take your fleet into this new calendar year, it is a wise plan to explore the new technology that is available and what it can mean for your business.<\/p>\n

These are a few technologies you might want to consider incorporating into your business plan for 2018 and beyond.<\/p>\n

Forward Facing Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes called dash cams, forward facing cameras have been used with a large degree of success for years by some fleets. If you\u2019re not currently utilizing this type of technology in your fleet, now is the perfect time to do so.<\/p>\n

The biggest benefit to you for utilizing these types of cameras every time your trucks are on the roads is to defend your drivers. They are tempting targets for people hoping for a fast payoff thanks to a negative (and wholly undeserved) public perception. Dash cameras provide an added level of protection for your drivers, your business, and your reputation.<\/p>\n

GPS Fleet Tracking Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

GPS fleet tracking<\/a> is one of the most important things you can do for your fleet if you aren\u2019t doing it already. GPS allows you to:<\/p>\n