{"id":2697,"date":"2013-04-26T10:54:52","date_gmt":"2013-04-26T14:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2697"},"modified":"2015-02-04T15:25:53","modified_gmt":"2015-02-04T20:25:53","slug":"how-real-time-gps-tracking-reduces-fleet-management-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/how-real-time-gps-tracking-reduces-fleet-management-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Real-Time GPS Tracking Reduces Fleet Management Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you manage a large fleet of coast-to-coast trucks or run a small home delivery pizza restaurant, employing real-time GPS tracking can help reduce costs and increase your overall efficiency.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-317-gps-tracking-devices.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-317-gps-tracking-devices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Real-time GPS tracking<\/a><\/strong> (or \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cactive\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d tracking) gives fleet managers the ability to <strong>see the precise location and speed of their vehicles \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clive\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d on an online map<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 This lets you track your vehicles and make fast, informed decisions for events like unexpected re-routing or last minute scheduling changes.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-317-gps-tracking-devices.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-317-gps-tracking-devices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2762\" style=\"border: 0px none;\" title=\"Real-time GPS tracking can reduce fleet management costs and make the operation more efficient.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/School-Buses.jpg\" alt=\"DIYControl GPS Tracking\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Truck.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some real-time GPS tracking systems also provide reports so fleet managers can evaluate the good (or bad) driving habits of specific drivers or get useful maintenance information on each vehicle.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you are a business owner with a fleet of cars, trucks or buses, here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s more detail on how a real-time GPS tracking system can benefit your business.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Knowing Vehicle Location = Informed Decision Making<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the exact location of every vehicle in your fleet at all times is invaluable information to fleet managers and dispatchers that allows them to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexibly schedule drivers for unexpected deliveries;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Add or remove a stop from the schedule;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate around traffic tie-ups and substitute one driver for another;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate and recover a vehicle in the event of theft;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee the position of drivers without having to place distracting phone calls to them, reducing risk of accidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/csearch.aspx?CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=2&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;Search=Land+Air+Sea+SilverCloud');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/csearch.aspx?CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=2&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;Search=Land+Air+Sea+SilverCloud\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Real-time GPS tracking lets you know the location of every vehicle.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.landairsea.com\/images\/imac-web-map-3d.png\" alt=\"Real-time GPS tracking lets you know the location of every vehicle\" width=\"302\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a>With an advanced real-time GPS tracking system like the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8206-land-air-sea-silvercloud-real-time-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8206-land-air-sea-silvercloud-real-time-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LandAirSea<\/strong> <strong>SilverCloud Real-Time GPS Tracker<\/strong><\/a> or the \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">SilverCloud Sync Fleet GPS Tracker<\/a><\/strong>, the location data provided is highly accurate &#8212; usually within <i>a few feet<\/i> of the where the vehicle is at that very moment.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s also updated continuously, in as little as every few seconds, and can be viewed \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clive\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d on a user-friendly 2D or 3D map via any Internet-enabled computer, smartphone or tablet, making it possible to manage a fleet from a desk or on the road, 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>GPS Tracking Reports = Better Fleet Management<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the current location of every vehicle and being able track their movement can help save companies valuable time, money and resources by allowing them to\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0focus on priorities beyond vehicle operation.<\/p>\n<p>Some real-time GPS tracking systems, like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">SilverCloud Sync Fleet GPS Tracker<\/a><\/strong>, take reporting a step further by providing important diagnostic information such as:<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"LandAirSea SilverCloud Sync Fleet GPS Tracker\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8207.jpg\" alt=\"LandAirSea SilverCloud Sync Fleet GPS Tracker\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vehicle\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s VIN number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Current speed and whether it is using excessive RPMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Low battery and fuel warnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Harsh braking and idling warnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid acceleration and high speed warnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And odometer readings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The SilverCloud Sync calls their built-in reporting system \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cOn-Board Diagnostics.\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Fleet managers can use this data to generate historical usage reports for each vehicle and to stay on top of preventative maintenance issues.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 They can also use the data to monitor individual drivers, which can be very useful when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a concern of driver misuse or hazardous driving.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Share Spot <sup>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae <\/sup>Technology = Instant Customer Contact<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8206-land-air-sea-silvercloud-real-time-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8206-land-air-sea-silvercloud-real-time-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Land Air Sea SilverCloud Real-Time GPS Tracker\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8206.jpg\" alt=\"Land Air Sea SilverCloud Real-Time GPS Tracker\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>If your business will benefit by letting customers know the precise location of your vehicles at any given time, then the Share Spot\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae feature of both the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8206-land-air-sea-silvercloud-real-time-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8206-land-air-sea-silvercloud-real-time-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">LandAirSea SilverCloud Real-Time GPS Tracker<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8207-land-air-sea-silvercloud-sync-fleet-gps-tracker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">SilverCloud Sync Fleet GPS Tracker<\/a><\/strong> is a big plus.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 ShareSpot shares location information through your personal or corporate website, blog or Facebook page and is ideal for public fleet transportation services, such as airport shuttles, taxis, limousines or school buses.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s also great for smaller operations like food trucks that serve local offices and want customers to know when they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Who Can Benefit From Real-Time GPS Tracking?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Real-time GPS tracking systems, like those offered by <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/csearch.aspx?CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=2&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;Search=Land+Air+Sea+SilverCloud');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/csearch.aspx?CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=2&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;Search=Land+Air+Sea+SilverCloud\" target=\"_blank\">SilverCloud<\/a><\/strong>, can benefit all kinds of public or private vehicle fleets, large and small, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localized material transport: cartage, catering, messenger service, parts delivery;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;People movers,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d like bus and taxi services or car rental agencies;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Public service organizations, including police, rescue, snow plowing, environmental and forestry services;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Companies that specialize in time and temperature sensitive, classified or hazardous materials;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-haul trucking services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many other uses for GPS tracking devices, including monitoring new drivers and to record where you&#8217;ve hiked.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For more information on the different types of GPS tracking devices, see the article <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/mom-uses-gps-tracking-device-to-monitor-new-teen-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cMom Uses GPS 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