Fleet tracking systems can have a massive impact on driver productivity as they are fully aware they are being monitored. Businesses who rely on commercial drivers find enormous value in fleet tracking systems. Not only do these systems benefit employers by providing them with an easy solution to driver’s honesty, they can also benefit drivers by identifying optimal routes by sharing and documenting accurate driver and vehicle performance data each day.
To be more specific, we have outlined some of the benefits that a fleet tracking system can bring to your company:
Routing And Delays
Vehicles which operate over a vast geographic area can be monitored through fleet tracking to ensure that they are following the route indicated and not taking unnecessary detours.
Not only this, by using these systems you as a manager can notify customers or clients about potential delays ahead of time and can inform them of an accurate delivery time to ensure that they are ready to quickly unload. By doing so, you are improving customer service and ensuring quick deliveries with minimal delays.
Improving Drivers Performance
Retrieving reliable data regarding vehicles and driver activity can help fleet managers set realistic expectations in order to help improve employee performance. Among various other benefits, aligning real-world accomplishment with business guidelines will help to reduce bad driving habits such as speeding and excessive idling.
For example, should a driver be following a route accompanied by unrealistic delivery times due to road works or a hold up as a result of an accident then they may feel pressured to exceed speed limits or short-change rest time putting other drivers on the road in danger. By giving your drivers realistic guidelines for the day, you will help to prevent accidents involving your vehicles on the road.
Time To Take A Break
A fleet tracking system can alert drivers when it is time to take a break so they don’t spend too much time on the road and as a result become sleepy or irritant. As the system records break times, periods of sleep and keeps a record of a drivers average speed, location and so on it encourages driver safety. It also ensures that all employees abide by the set regulations therefore that the company is compliant with these law requirements.
Monitoring All Expenses
Finally, fleet tracking allows employers to monitor all operational expenses and the current location of all company equipment making the drivers accountable for making wise choices when it comes to fuel management, maintenance schedules and not using the vehicle for personal use. It also provides alternate routes as the GPS navigates drivers on the shortest route, making it efficient in fuel consumption, time and above all, customer service.
How Fleet Tracking Can Benefit Your Business
This benefit very much interlinks with the first advantage in that these systems allow business owners to monitor any detours a driver may take and total the avoidable expenses as a result of an unnecessary detour.
So, if you’re a business owner looking for an ideal solution to help improve driver reliability and performance along with the opportunity to monitor all of your outgoing expenses, please get in touch with Phantom today to enquire about fleet tracking installation.
