Why Use Our Telematics and GPS Tracking Products?

Here at Team TSI, we strive to provide the GPS and telematics installs our customers need because we believe these solutions are necessary for fleet management. For those fleet managers who are still unsure of the need for fleet telematics, we want to share why vehicle tracking is so important in this day and age.

Read through these 5 reasons vending operators should consider GPS to see why we believe telematics are a necessity for your fleet.

1. Decreasing speeds

For many trucks and large delivery vehicles, fuel efficiency decreases as highway driving speed increases. That is why many operators will use systems that limit the top speed of their delivery vehicles to 55 miles per hour or even 65. I’ve seen statistics that 75 miles per hour uses nearly 30 percent more fuel than 65. GPS systems can monitor speeds, which helps operators enforce their highway driving rules.

2. Less time idling

Idling is a tremendous fuel waster. GPS systems can monitor when a truck is on, but not moving, as well as the speed it travels. In fact, many systems can even send alerts to management when a certain amount of idling time has been reached, so the operator can find out the cause. Perhaps the idling is due to something outside the driver’s control, such as an accident or road construction. Other deliveries or technicians to that area could be rerouted to avoid late service. On the flip side, notifications of idling hangs out in a certain location in order to extend his or her hours worked. With data from the GPS, the manager can address and correct this behavior.

3. Coordinating extra trips

Long time operators know that reacting to changing service needs is an important part of the daily vending operation. Bill validators jam, coffee vending machines get clogged, cashless readers go down, etc. There are any number of issues that arise on a daily basis that require extra trips out to a location. Knowing which driver or technician is closest to problem equipment can be an effective and cost efficient way to handle these daily extras. Because a GPS system constantly monitors the location of each vehicle, it is an excellent way to determine which staff member is closest. This can really increase customer support, ensuring that quick response customers are looking for. And it saves on fuel economy, trips and possibly even staffing.

4. Deterring theft

While most people are honest, there are always temptations. Route drivers, service techs and all staff are more likely to keep following rules and doing the right thing if they know the operator is watching. Perhaps a manager compliments them on staying within the speed limits and still getting done with their route early. Maybe it’s reminding them not to stop off home between stops. Once the drivers know you’re watching them, they are less tempted to do what they are not supposed to do.

5. Avoid pitfalls

For drivers that don’t have a dedicated route and instead use dynamic scheduling, unforeseen heavy traffic can stall the timely service your company prides itself on. Drivers of regular, dedicated routes, likely know what areas to avoid, but can always get stopped by an accident. Avoiding these money wasting areas is important. Operators have used GPS systems that regularly receive real-time traffic updates to save them from these last minute service headaches.

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