1. BY THE NUMBERS:
Anyone who manages a fleet of vehicles knows that the operational costs for fuel, labor and wear and tear can really add up.  Depending on the type of vehicle, the average operating cost can range from $2.50 -$4.50 per mile. Monitoring driver habits can reduce miles driven by 25 miles per week for each vehicle with a GPS tracking system. Additional savings are accomplished by reducing excessive speeding, hard braking, quick acceleration and idle times.

2. FOR THE RECORD:
A tracking solution will give you the ability to keep a digital record of travel times, routes, idle times, mileage and customer visits, which you can then analyze using build in charts and graphs.  Low revenue-generating vehicles can quickly be identified. 

3. KNOWLEDGE IS KEY:
By simply looking at the history of a vehicle, you can quickly tell when it arrived and how long it was at a particular service call. There is a clear record, which eliminates assumptions and guesswork.

4. BILLING IS A BREEZE:
Using geo fences and GPS tracking data, the time spent with each customer is automatically calculated.  This improves billing accuracy, saves time and increases customer satisfaction, all of which results in a higher revenue stream.

5. SIT BACK AND WATCH:
Manage your vehicles with exceptions and alerts that include information on customer visits, idling, speeding, quick acceleration and hard breaking.  Emails are generated automatically and sent directly to your inbox allowing you to spend less time watching the software and more time on your business.

6. TIMING IS EVERYTHING:
By knowing where your vehicles are at all times and visible on a real time map, dispatchers can easily dispatch the nearest vehicle as a new job arises. This improves customer satisfaction by setting more precise appointment times, while saving both time and money from reducing miles driven.
Additionally, digital record is not subject to human error and makes the process of record keeping more in-depth without any additional hassle. This will reduce paperwork by keeping a log of distance, route, speed, stops, and arrival times.

7. SAFETY DOESN’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT:
Studies show that drivers who know they are monitored are more careful and have fewer accidents.  Monitoring key statistics, such as speeding, hard breaking, quick acceleration and cornering can significantly improve safety and reduce wear and tear on your vehicles.  Improved safety can make a huge impact on insurance rates.  In addition, may insurance companies offer up to 35% in savings when vehicle tracking is installed.

1. No more paper work headaches:
A GPS tracking solution will reduce the amount of time your drivers spend on documenting daily activities. Time sheets and work orders will suddenly become a breeze to complete.

2. Driver backup:
The verification of vehicle location and activities helps to protect drivers against false accusations of unsafe driving or reckless, non-work related activity and customer disputes. It's like having a virtual partner.

3. Improve driver and vehicle saftey:
A GPS tracking solution protects drivers in the event of a break-in or theft. Vehicles will be recovered quickly and safely with GPS data.

4. Virtual time sheet:
Drivers can easily verify time spent on the job in the event of a customer complaint, as GPS data provides validity of driver times. They will be able to verify their time spent at appointments and job sites, offering them a reliable way to track their progress and backup against customer complaints.

5. Reduce calls to drivers:
GPS communication reduces check status and location calls allowing drivers to focus on the road and their jobs.

6. Manage time efficiently:
A GPS tracking solution can help to reduce the burden on drivers by shortening wait times at their destinations and time spent stuck in traffic. Reducing wasted time allows drivers to be more productive, which adds to your bottom line.

7. Navigation:
Turn-by-turn directions will get your drivers to their destination faster and with less stress. This time saved is like money in the bank.

The GPS tracking industry has made significant advancements in a relatively short period of time. There are now a range of products available with a variety of purposes that are geared towards different end users, but that wasn't always the case. These factors have resulted in some misconceptions of GPS tracking solutions. The following six questions and concerns are heard frequently in our industry. The answers provided will help to clarify some of these misconceptions.

1. GPS tracking is an employee tracking tool, but we trust our drivers:
GPS tracking is an efficiency tool. It can reduce operating costs by reducing fuel and maintenance costs, increasing the efficiency of routing and dispatching, and providing safety and security for drivers. If positioned correctly, employees will view GPS tracking as a helpful tool, as opposed to a tool that is used to monitor them. Over time, most drivers come to rely heavily on their GPS. Some companies use GPS tracking as part of a comprehensive incentive program to increase customer satisfaction and help employees make more money. As long as the company can prove cost savings to the bottom line, revenue is passed on to employees.

2. We are not big enough for GPS tracking.
Any business with multiple vehicles, even as few as 3, can benefit from GPS tracking. GPS systems tend to pay for themselves quickly due to savings in operational costs and improved efficiency, leading to additional jobs completed per day. GPS real time data can also improve customer service, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.

3. GPS tracking is complicated and it's one more thing that I'll have to keep track of:
You'll find that a GPS tracking solution will actually save you time, and time is money. Both installation and usage of the GPS devise and software solution are very simple. • Installation of a typical GPS tracking system consists of hooking up three wires, or plugging into an OBD II port, which can be done in as little as 5 minutes. • The software is very user-friendly. A 30-minute online or in-person training will cover everything you need to know. • Knowledgeable, accessible technical support to cover any service issues that arises is just a phone call away.

4. We can't afford a GPS tracking solution:
This is an understandable concern, since GPS tracking systems typically require an upfront investment. Industrack, however, has kept the small business in mind. At only $36.99 per month, with no upfront investment for hardware or software, Industrack's solution includes very little risk. Furthermore, GPS tracking solutions have been proven to identify inefficiencies that can save you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars every month in excess overtime, inefficient routing, side trips, excess engine idling, speeding, unauthorized vehicle use and more. The money you're paying for these inefficiencies in most cases far exceeds the monthly investment required for a GPS tracking service. Use our ROI calculator to determine how much you could be saving.

5. How do I know if GPS tracking will actually save me money?
GPS tracking has been used effectively for decades. Due to lower price points, it is now a feasible solution for most small or medium sized businesses. The effectiveness of GPS fleet management systems in increasing productivity and reducing operational costs has been documented by reputable third-party sources. In addition, a list of our existing customers can be provided as an additional source of information.

6. All tracking systems are the same – I can use cell phones to track.
Cell phones are a good communication tool, however, they lack the information needed to manage vehicles. Cell phones do not cover: • History of stops and stop times • Engine status • Effective idle times • Fuel consumption • Speeding and safety patterns such as hard breaking and quick acceleration • Sensors data Additionally, cell phones can easily be turned off, left at home and dropped or damaged. All of these factors have proven cell phones to be an inefficient way to manage fleets.