A vehicle tracking system combines the use of automatic vehicle location and individual vehicles with the software that collects fleet data for a comprehensive picture of vehicle location. Modern vehicle trackers typically use GPS and GLONASS to locate the vehicle, but other types of vehicle location technology can also be used. 

A vehicle tracking system will allow you to know where your company vehicles are in real-time. Vehicle information is provided by viewing on electronic maps via the Internet or specialized software.

Vehicle tracking systems are used for businesses, fleets, and personal use. But vehicle trackers commonly found in fleet management include taxi companies, school buses, delivery services like UPS or FedEx, car rentals, and many other types of commercial vehicles.

9 commercial benefits of vehicle tracking systems

Provides real-time data

A vehicle tracker monitors the fleet and provides real-time data to help you reach your goals. This can include real-time data on location, fuel efficiency, route optimisation, speed, fuel consumption, hours driven per day, maintenance alerts, and more.

In addition to providing real-time data about many aspects of a fleet's activity, these systems can also help with monitoring driver behavior by tracking how long they've been driving and whether or not they've been speeding. This is invaluable for fleet management because it alerts them to any problems before they arise.

Improve safety

Millions of road accidents happen every year in the world, which is worrying. This is the primary reason for equipping vehicles with GPS vehicle trackers. The vehicle tracking systems are equipped with MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) sensors and a panic button. In an emergency, the driver can call for assistance by pressing the panic button.

On pressing the panic button, an alert is sent to two different numbers. One alert is sent to nearby emergency services so that they can get help as soon as possible. Another alert is sent to the emergency contact who is connected to the system. This can help save the life of a fleet driver in an accident, or it can help save the life of your employee if you are a fleet owner.

Raise productivity

A vehicle tracking system can help your company increase productivity by monitoring the location of all fleets. This gives you a better understanding of where everyone is at any given time so that the fleet manager can dispatch them accordingly. Such as saving time by avoiding traffic jams and even finding the fastest route to the destination. 

The fleet operator can also set up alerts. So that drivers will be notified if they are running behind time or need directions to get back on the route if they get out of the way. They can monitor how long it takes employees to complete various tasks and then use that data to make decisions about what needs improvement.

Reduce cost

Fleet managers are always looking for ways to save money. The best approach is a vehicle tracking system that streamlines processes and reduces cost. It's easier than ever to see where your drivers are and how long they have been driving. 

With better fuel management, eliminating irresponsible drivers' behaviors, and better time management, you can ultimately reduce the cost of your fleet significantly. 

Instant alert

GPS vehicle tracking devices provide real-time location updates on all the vehicles in the fleet. This allows the fleet operator to set up virtual boundaries around areas and receive alerts when a vehicle moves outside those areas - this process is called geofencing.

Insurance discounts

Many insurance companies provide discounts to businesses that use vehicle trackers as part of their fleet management system. As a result, these discounts imply even higher cost savings.

Stolen fleet recovery

Without a GPS vehicle tracking system, it is difficult to locate stolen vehicles. The fleet manager can use a vehicle tracker to create a perimeter in which your vehicle can operate. This is called geo-fencing. If you have done geo-fencing of a vehicle, it cannot move outside the designated area. If the vehicle leaves the service area, the vehicle tracking device sends an alert via the system's app, which is installed on the fleet manager's smartphone or computer. 

More accurate auto maintenance

Imagine you are the fleet manager of a construction company with 100 vehicles. The company is looking for ways to save money and keep its fleet in optimum condition. 

One way to do this is to install vehicle tracking devices on all vehicles so that they can be monitored remotely. Vehicle trackers provide maintenance alerts to help keep fleets running smoothly. This will allow them to know when one of their vehicles needs service.

Employee tracking

The way a vehicle is driven determines its lifespan. If a vehicle is driven too harshly, it may wear down very fast. If you are a fleet owner, you could have come across employees that drive too roughly, endangering both the asset and the roads they travel on. 

The vehicle tracker provides information on your employees’ driving styles. It collects data on the braking style, acceleration, average speed, vehicle idling, cornering style of your employees, and breaking any other rules set by the company. Then it analyzes this to rate the driving behavior of your employees.

A vehicle tracker application allows fleet managers to monitor all activity on one easy-to-use dashboard so they can keep track of everything at once. The fleet manager could use this information to train their drivers to drive more safely.

SmartFits is the leading provider of fleet tracking solutions for professional drivers. We offer the next-generation GPS vehicle tracking system from Geotab, which is built to support your fleet today and into the future. 

We also provide an installation service for fleets of all sizes to make the process as seamless as possible. To learn more about vehicle trackers that suit your business needs, check out our website!

Contact us today so we can show you how our solution can help you to manage your business.