A Q&A with Santa, and Fleet Manager Mrs Claus, of North Pole Inc
Choosing a GPS tracking provider may not be as straight forward as one would assume. Some focus on serving large fleets, presenting huge amounts of information quickly and at a glance. Others are better suited for smaller to medium sized fleets whose managers seek a lot of detailed and more in-depth data.
Some providers offer full-service packages with a lot of support, while others are simpler platforms that allow users to customise for themselves. Some even include telematics with other services, such as roadside assistance.
The aim for a business when considering a tracking provider, is not only to identify the one that does a good job but ensuring that the particular service your business needs are met.
It's also important to remember that if your fleet hasn't used telematics before, figuring out what those needs are can be a difficult task.
There are a few core features in GPS fleet tracking devices that go beyond easier navigation for drivers and asset locations for managers.
These other features are important to consider when choosing a provider that can make your fleet more competitive, no matter what the size:
Driver Training
Managers can't be out on the road with drivers all of the time. So managers need actionable data that can show them a magnified view into their fleet activity. With driver behaviour reports, users can view maps and graphs of events where things such as speeding and harsh braking have occurred. Having access to reports like this enables companies to detect particular drivers practicing poor driving habits and then train and coach those drivers to improve their performance.
Reduce Fuel Use and??Impact On The Environment
Businesses throughout the UK are embracing green initiatives in order to meet increasing legislation. ??By reducing engine idling, you can significantly reduce your fuel spend and your company's impact on the environment. With our system you receive an in-depth idle report in order to instantly see when, where and for how long the vehicles in your fleet have been idle.
Customisable Reporting Capabilities
Managers need to stay up-to-date with their fleets through reports so that they can track inefficiencies and improve performance. Advanced GPS tracking software should provide options that correlate with specific business needs including, mileage data, speeding events, idle time, and fuel consumption.
Lastly, it's important to think about the future. A company that has five vehicles this year could possibly have fifty next, and five hundred the year after that.
If growth is in the business plan, then finding the right tracking software is important.
UK businesses such as Virgin Atlantic, Warburtons, Lloyds Pharmacy and many more have improved safety, driven down costs and increased productivity since implementing a Namvna Wireless system.