US Fleet Tracking Presents GPS Tracking Tricks Truckers Can Use To Obtain Summertime ROI Benefits
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (PRWEB) June 15, 2016 -- Trucking company managers have probably heard about GPS tracker devices at some point. They may have also heard about the thousands of dollars other trucking companies have saved simply by investing in these units. There are so many advantages that GPS tracking software awards to the trucking industry and today, US Fleet Tracking presents GPS tracking tricks truckers can use to obtain summertime ROI benefits.
# 1- How To Save On Gasoline Expenses:
Driving less may be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to cutting down on gasoline expenses, but how is that achievable for a trucking company? The answer is simple with GPS tracking. Using the live map, drivers don’t have to worry about getting lost, therefore; there is no time wasted on backtracking. That means there are no wasted miles and no wasted gasoline. If a trucking team includes a dispatcher, two-way communication is also available to help keep truckers on the right path. In addition to cutting down on mileage, idling can be monitored via alerts to cut down on this gas-guzzling habit.
# 2- How To Improve The Scheduled Routes:
As truckers journey out on their daily routes they’re bound to hit traffic and chances are likely that there will be construction somewhere. Use the GPS tracker routing option to plan out scheduled routes ahead of time. This not only improves efficiency, but it can also reduce vehicle wear and tear. GPS tracker devices have the built in capability of allowing users to program the safest routes while working around traffic conditions and other road hazards. Since the system is live, if traffic congestion occurs later on, the route can easily be manipulated to work around those issues as the arise.
# 3- How To Manage Efficient Delivery Of Products:
As truckers navigate to their destinations, the end goal is, generally, to deliver some sort of merchandise or goods. Maintaining that distribution of these products is important to keeping the company in business. With GPS tracker devices consider making lists of the inventory. This way management can know that their assets are safe, know when they get delivered, and updates can be made to the active inventory list for all to see.
# 4- How To Comply With Labor Laws:
Truckers have to be mindful of The Department of Transportation’s labor laws. If the rules aren’t followed a company can be faced with fines. If there are multiple units in the field, it may be difficult to keep up with how many hours a driver has been trekking across the country. Use GPS tracking alerts to help here by allowing the system to act as an automatic time keeper, saving everyone the headache.
Whether the trucking company is large or consists of just a few drivers, chances are that they will find a reason to benefit from GPS tracking software. From saving on gasoline, improving scheduled routes, managing delivery times, to complying with labor laws, GPS trackers have something for everyone. Using these tips any trucking company can start seeing summer savings and seeing the true ROI benefits.
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Sam Sims, US Fleet Tracking, http://www.usfleettracking.com/, +1 405.726.9919, [email protected]
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