Vehicle tracking and its benefits in fleet management
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In today's mini-article from Logiico, we intend to discuss the benefits of using vehicle trackers and hardware (GPS) in fleet management. Previously on the Logiico blog, we talked about various methods of fleet management and field force management. We compared software and hardware solutions. In this mini-article, we will discuss more about the features of a suitable and high-quality vehicle tracker (GPS) and its impact on increasing productivity and reducing fleet costs. Stay with us.
Features of a High-Quality Vehicle Tracker
When it comes to using hardware and components, the first thing that becomes important is the quality and reliability of that component. High quality also entails a significantly higher cost. However, this cost does not mean that wherever a higher price is offered, it necessarily has higher quality.
To choose a high-quality and suitable vehicle tracker, pay attention to these two points:
What is your purpose for buying a vehicle tracker?
The first and most important question you need to have an answer for. For example, the area where you operate might be a humid region, in which case the insulation of the vehicle tracker becomes very important.
Some businesses, such as distribution and delivery companies, need information about the health of their vehicles and fleet. Therefore, the vehicle tracker used must have the capability to receive information from the vehicle's computer (ECU).
Therefore, before purchasing a vehicle tracker and GPS, you need to conduct a needs assessment. Initially, you should determine what information you need from a GPS hardware to be available to you.
Support and After-Sales Service
The second point after needs assessment is the support and after-sales service of the company providing the vehicle tracker. If you intend to spend money on purchasing a vehicle tracker and equipping your fleet with GPS, it is essential to ensure the support and after-sales service of the provider company.
Advantages of Using Vehicle Trackers in Fleet Management
Depending on the business you have and the vehicle tracker you purchase, you can have various benefits and features. For example, we mention three main advantages of using vehicle trackers in fleet management:
1. Improving Driver Performance
We can consider fleet security as one of the most important advantages of fleet management. Using vehicle trackers in fleet management by monitoring driver behavior during driving, such as speed, sudden braking, stopping points, etc., ensures that drivers have safer driving.
The issue of fleet security becomes more important when the value of the orders and shipments you send is high. For example, a pharmaceutical distribution fleet or a petroleum products distribution fleet.
In addition to increasing the security of the fleet and driver, accurate and analytical reports including vehicle health (connection to ECU), reports on the timing of replacing consumable vehicle parts, average time for each mission, and heat maps of driver activity areas help make strategic decisions based on logical and correct data and information.
2. Increasing Security
Theft and accidents are two costly events that create many troubles and expenses for you. Other advantages of using vehicle trackers in fleet management include being informed of fleet and vehicle theft, open cabin doors, increased refrigerator and cabin temperature.
3. Fuel Consumption Management
After the announcement of gasoline rationing and price increase, we published an article on the Logiico blog addressing this issue. The increase in gasoline prices has made reducing order delivery costs the number one priority for businesses.
Using GPS in fleet management and analyzing reports and data obtained from each mission, from driver behavior to the distance your fleet travels, you can reduce your fleet's fuel consumption by up to 20% and save on your costs.
Final Words
If you intend to use a vehicle tracker for fleet management and order delivery, we recommend visiting the Logiico website. The hardware offered by Logiico is one of the best brands available in the Iranian and global markets, ensuring peace of mind for managing your fleet and drivers.
