{"id":6971,"date":"2023-07-17T10:28:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T17:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=6971"},"modified":"2023-07-17T10:28:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T17:28:22","slug":"telematics-extends-benefits-gps-fleet-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/telematics-extends-benefits-gps-fleet-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"How Telematics Extends the Benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Telematics and GPS tracking are sometimes used interchangeably. They\u2019re often both used to track company fleets and prove to be indispensable resources for companies that rely on their fleets to conduct business. However, telematics and GPS tracking are not the same.<\/p>\n

If your business has only been using GPS tracking in your company vehicles, you\u2019ll want to read on because telematics offers so much more than monitoring the location of a vehicle.<\/p>\n

GPS Tracking vs. Telematics<\/strong><\/p>\n

GPS tracking allows you to track the location of a vehicle or vehicles using satellite-based navigation. So if you pull up a map with GPS software, you can see the location and speed of your company\u2019s vehicles.<\/p>\n

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Telematics uses GPS, but its scope is much wider. Telematics collects, stores, and presents data from all of your vehicles with the assistance of telecommunication devices. This data is invaluable to businesses as it can help them optimize in a number of ways.<\/p>\n

Learn more about how GPS tracking and telematics are different here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Telematics<\/strong><\/p>\n

The benefits of telematics, especially in conjunction with GPS tracking, and significant.<\/p>\n

Fleet operations: <\/strong>GPS tracking is limited to the location of a vehicle on a map; however, telematics can track over 50 different parameters for each of the vehicles in your fleet. This data can be analyzed to improve operations and cut costs or boost profits.<\/p>\n

For example, telematics can monitor fleet maintenance. Better vehicle maintenance will result in fewer roadside violations, less downtime, more affordable repairs, and safer drivers.<\/p>\n

If you can think of a factor that is costing your business money, you can find a way to track it with telematics.<\/p>\n

Improved cost management: <\/strong>Telematics can help you reveal weak spots that are costing your business money. Here are some ways you can reduce costs with telematics:<\/p>\n