In a recent study, fleet managers/executives/owners were asked why they have not implemented a GPS tracking solution for their fleet operations. The top reasons identified were lack of budget, the need to do more research, and others just didn’t believe it would help. If you are involved in fleet management and on the fence about implementing GPS tracking for the same reasons, this blog will demonstrate ways to overcome these obstacles.
Fleet Budget
For those who believe they do not have the budget for GPS tracking, it is a good idea to put your fleet through a trail program. Not all GPS tracking providers allow you to try before you buy, so it is smart to choose one that does before making an investment of both your time and money. By trying out GPS tracking on your vehicles with real data, you can measure your progress during the trial and identify areas that need improvement. This will help you build a business case for GPS tracking to establish the budget for the project. Realizing how much money you will save should help to create the budget.
Research GPS Tracking More
It is important to research what you are looking for in a GPS tracking solution before choosing a provider.
To establish what it is you do need, evaluate your biggest business challenges. If staying current with scheduled maintenance is an obstacle for your fleet, it is essential to choose a platform that provides scheduled maintenance reminders. If you have a large fleet, you will want a solution that has hierarchy capabilities to monitor vehicles geographically, organizationally, by vehicle type, etc. There are many other important factors you may need based on your industry, fleet size, and location. By researching different GPS tracking features and benefits, you will know the right questions to ask potential GPS tracking providers.
There’s More to Know About Your Fleet
In a recent webinar about making a business case for GPS tracking, executives were asked if they knew the cost of their fleet’s excessive idling, how often their drivers exceeded the posted speed limit, how many unnecessary miles their vehicles drive in a day/week/month, and which of their drivers are the safest. 97% of executives answered “NO” to these questions, exposing a huge hole in fleet management intelligence. These respondents and the vast majority of fleets would benefit from GPS tracking in these areas alone. Along with these metrics, GPS tracking has been proven to help fleets improve productivity, efficiency, customer service, and community image.
Webinar: How to Make the Business Case for GPS Tracking
Although there are still businesses that have not decided to try GPS tracking yet, the reasons to implement a solution are growing every day. The best way to see if your fleet will benefit is to try out the technology first hand with a free trial.
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