How Can a GPS Fleet Management System Help in Tough Economic Times?

Lower Operating Costs

Reduce fuel costs:

• Reduce unauthorized vehicle usage by verifying start and stop locations

• Monitor Speeding – lowering speed to 65 mph is proven to save 10% in fuel costs

• Reduce idle time by 30-50% by educating drivers on the costs associated

• Monitor and compare MPG and idle time for all vehicles in order to identify outliers

Reduce maintenance expenses:

• Schedule regular maintenance using automatic odometer readings

• Prevent expensive repairs by receiving automatic e-mail notification of any engine fault or trouble code at the time of occurrence

• Maintain a complete online service history including recall notices

Lower insurance costs:

• Use FleetBoss reports to document safe driving behavior and fewer miles traveled

• Reduce accident risks with improved vehicle maintenance and safe drivers

• Use stolen vehicle recovery to apply for anti-theft discounts

• Track high value cargo to reduce cargo insurance

Increase Productivity

Improve labor efficiency:

• Reduce overtime hours by verifying time sheet entries

• Reduce regular hours by improving productivity

• Eliminate wasted time looking for misplaced vehicles

• Eliminate the need to check timecards manually

Optimize vehicle routing:

• Review and analyze routes traveled in order to shorten paths taken

• Analyze driving patterns and historical location history

• Streamline work shifts by choosing routes that optimize workers’ schedules

• Use time saved to perform more jobs each day and increase revenue

Improve customer service:

• Display landmarks to quickly locate the closest driver to a customer location

• Monitor length of stay at each customer location to ensure efficiency

• Increase the number of customers serviced

• Promote GPS tracking and improved customer response to generate more business

Improve Vehicle Utilization

Eliminate unauthorized usage:

• Monitor after hours vehicle usage to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear

• Use geofences to monitor vehicle movement in and out of restricted areas

• View vehicle activity and history reports to improve utilization

• Eliminate unnecessary or unauthorized stops

Reduce total number of vehicles:

• Monitor when vehicles start/stop and routing to determine if every vehicle is needed

• Track exact MPG, maintenance and idle time to eliminate older, more costly vehicles

• Through proactive maintenance, keep vehicles running longer and improve resale value

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions:

• Continuously monitor idle time and fuel consumption per vehicle to reduce emissions

• Uncover faulty emissions systems and comply with government regulations

• In California, eliminate physical smog checks, saving time and money

• Promote your “Green Fleet” to customers in order to generate more business