US Fleet Tracking Provides 4 Tips For Using GPS Trackers To Improve Vehicle Performance
(PRWEB) April 29, 2015 -- As a fleet business manager, the greatest asset after the employees are the vehicles. The way that the vehicles function is of great importance for fleet managers, because it is costly when the business has to take a hit with unexpected downtime and maintenance repairs. There are many ways that GPS trackers can create better managing processes for improved vehicle performance. US Fleet Tracking provides four tips for using GPS trackers on a daily basis to improve vehicle performance.
1.) Decrease Mileage: It is inevitable that components like tires, brake pads and other under-the-hood parts will have to be replaced at some point, but being able to monitor mileage driven will cut down on the frequency of these replacements. GPS trackers will allow business managers to keep an eye on their company vehicles on the road via live-stream mapping. With the two-way communicator anything can be quickly relayed to the driver from the dispatcher. With GPS trackers monitoring drivers and their every move, there is less likelihood of drivers veering from their paths. By eliminating unnecessary mileage it can extend the life of the vehicles.
2.) Simplify Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance is important for vehicles. Manually tracking every vehicle's maintenance needs can be tricky. With GPS trackers managers can schedule out the next oil changes, tire rotations and tune-ups for every fleet vehicle. The GPS trackers can send all the entered data and automatically alert by e-mail or text as a reminder of when maintenance is due. By giving vehicles proper maintenance fleet businesses can reduce risks of accidental malfunctions and increase the business' bottom line.
3.) Track Driver Behavior: How company vehicles are being driven makes a difference. If drivers are habitually braking harshly, accelerating quickly, speeding or idling excessively then they are practically promoting increased wear and tear on business vehicles. GPS trackers are capable of recording all of those actions so that managers can monitor their drivers' behaviors. Being able to identify potential problems allows for corrective action to be taken. If business vehicles are being driven properly, they will last a lot longer.
4.) Route Planning: Planning the smartest routes can go hand-in-hand with decreasing mileage. Routes can be set-up through GPS trackers to avoid the driver from driving "the long way around." By making modifications to each driver's route, managers can help to improve the vehicles' fuel efficiency and diminish vehicle deterioration. In some instances, this could mean permanent changes to a route based on unchanging circumstances. Overall, optimized routing can improve vehicle and driver performance.
Using GPS trackers could definitely improve vehicle performance by decreasing mileage, simplifying maintenance, tracking driver behavior, and improving route planning. By implementing the mentioned practices into your daily routine you can get more from company vehicles and increase your bottom line. All of these steps will make company vehicles more reliable and changing your daily routines by using GPS trackers means having a better business.
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Sam Sims, US Fleet Tracking, http://www.usfleettracking.com/, +1 405.726.9919, [email protected]
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