As I have mentioned on here several times before, Tracking Systems are fast becoming one of the most effective ways of improving profitability and productivity in any business with vehicles on the road.
However there are many other ways that tracking systems can help both your business and your drivers, including:
Breakdown
It is an unavoidable annoyance, but vehicles do breakdown from time to time. Ever had a driver breakdown? This can cause untold headaches, especially if the cargo on board or the drivers destination is high priority for some reason. Using Vehicle Tracking Equipment and Services will make it simple for office based personnel to accurately find the location of the vehicle and as it is battery operated, the GPRS system will continue to work even in a breakdown situation. Using this system can save time when arranging pick up or roadside assistance and also allow your office based staff to track the onward journey.
Traffic
Like breakdowns, traffic is unavoidable and the longer your journey the hard it will be to avoid it. If you come across traffic and need to find an alternative route then office based staff can use you tracker based location to find an alternative clearer option using the many online traffic services.
Communication
Some Tracking Devices also offer a “radio style” communications system – allowing the driver or passengers to make contact with the office from anywhere in the UK throughout the day and night.
Customer Service
If you are delivering a consignment to a client then the tracking device will allow you to keep the customer regularly informed of the ETA along with any delays in REAL TIME – many courier companies offer a tracking service that does not have the same ability to keep you and your clients constantly informed.
Legislation
Above all things since the changes in corporate manslaughter laws, some of these systems (as well as personal tracking systems) go long way towards ensuring the safety of your lone workers or drivers in an emergency situation.
