Haulage Industry Welcome news of Rail Freight Network – can Vehicle Tracking still help?

I was intrigued to read recently about the Network Rail plans to cut the number of lorries on the road from 2014 onwards. They are considering spending £5.6 billion on their infrastructure to support this freight network, and with the loss of the daily traffic headache it could be every business owners dream, especially within the transport industry. So if this is your future plan for your business freight and logistics could vehicle tracking systems still be of assistance to you?

This question got me thinking about the logistics of consignment tracking instead for business owners and I had to ask myself the question “will businesses still be able to manage customer expectations if you are not in control of your own haulage?

I have mainly spoken about Vehicle Tracking and its advantages on here, but Consignment Trackers also offer useful help and information for Logistics Teams. Whether you are sending one small parcel or one massive container full of products, the consignment tracker can be fitted to report back on their progress and the size of system doesn’t normally vary.

The tracking device is small and like other trackers can be packed with your goods easily. The software used online is exactly the same as that of the vehicle tracker and any PC connected to the internet can access the information. Once the package is fitted you are ready to collect data about the ETA, current location, journey time and more.

Specifically these products are useful for those that are shipping to customers, but if you have a priority package that you are sending to another warehouse, office or internal depot then having the ability to track and trace the item might be invaluable.

So, in conclusion, on the up side it seems the changes could mean a reduction in costs and “on the road time” for consignments being moved by businesses and although traditional Vehicle Trackers can’t be used if you hire a 3rd party company to complete your deliveries, at least there is an opportunity to use an alternative product and manage those expectations remotely.