A need to track and monitor a company’s capital assets and the people driving them. But what translates the initial fluttering interest felt in unprecedented control of operations into installed GPS devices? What are the common themes of why a large percentage of business owners, large and small, choose to utilize GPS fleet tracking devices? While the potential cost savings to the business and running a smoother, more efficient operations is high on the list — it generally boils down to three main reasons that business owners decide in install GPS devices.
We hear this all the time from companies who do T&M jobs or service work. Some GPS devices and systems, such as ClearPathGPS, have features to integrate into the accounting process and take pressure off back office staff. This saves time and money but it can also answer perplexing questions like:
Did it really take Dale three hours to mow Mrs. Handley’s lawn?
Getting easily distracted while driving with a text that may have just come in, or racing around town or speeding on the highway to make appointments are unfortunately some tough habits to break. Curtailing unsafe driving is of deep concern to business owners, and it is imperative to know if your drivers are taking undue risks with company vehicles. Especially given that one neck brace-clad motorist can bankrupt a family business. With GPS tracking devices, you can monitor erratic driving behavior and proactively cut-down on unsafe driving, providing an extra layer of accountability for your operations.
We’ve all heard funny stories about egregious misuse of company assets by employees. In the days before GPS devices it was difficult to know exactly what drivers were up to after they left the yard. With GPS fleet tracking devices, you get detailed records of everywhere each vehicle has been, with detailed historical records. The results? Less extra long breaks, side-jobs, or driving to places that are not part of the work.
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions you may have a problem with an easy fix – GPS tracking!
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At ClearPathGPS we helps field service businesses—including landscaping, plumbers, roofers, pest control, HVAC and more—improve their operations and bottomline. To learn more about how ClearPathGPS fleet tracking solutions can hep your operations achieve better results, contact us today!