Benefits of GPS tracking systems for your business

GPS tracking systems are a game changer. By using satellites and delivering nearly minute location updates, GPS tracking makes controlling any device equipped with a tracking device a breeze. Kids love being able to locate their tablet or phone, which is buried under pillows, piles of clothes, or couch cushions, with the swipe of a finger using mom’s cell phone. Families and enthusiasts have been using this for years to explore, track and locate hidden cash in rural and urban areas.

Fleet managers are using this technology to better manage their fleets, their workers, and customer inquiries. Access to real-time data is a busy manager’s dream. How quickly the work is being done. What is the average speed of a given truck on a given highway? Where are trucks 2, 3 and 4 during lunch time. Is there a truck near an urgent service call? There are no walkie-talkies or calls routed through the office. With the swipe of a finger, managers have the data they need to answer all of these questions and more.

Businesses can use GPS tracking systems to provide customers with real-time information and keep both customers and service providers up to date. GPS tracking can also be used to reward top service times and collect data to be used in training initiatives and employee incentive programs.

Drivers all over the world benefit from GPS guided driving. Planned and replanned routes on the fly. Detours, heavy traffic and unfamiliar areas are no longer a problem. With GPS tracking, drivers can navigate even the most challenging routes with confidence. This can be especially useful when a fleet manager is without a driver and urgently needs to assign a replacement.

This is not just for business. Hikers, skiers, and even runners are using GPS tracking to make their pastimes safer and easier. A compass is great for a back-to-basics hike or as a backup, but a GPS tracking device makes it easy to explore unfamiliar territory and makes hikers or joggers easier to locate in an emergency. Elite runners also use GPS tracking to measure their speed, race times and course conditions. The data collected race by race can be used to adjust your training plan.

These systems require some maintenance from time to time, especially those with map screens. If the GPS tracker in question is simply a transponder type system, a power supply is probably all that will be required. Some can be plugged directly into the vehicle and some are powered by a long lasting battery while others will require a daily charge. The newer GPS tracking systems are apps, designed to work on a mobile device.

While some people fear equating them with the big brother’s long arm, they are improving the safety of many activities, and GPS tracking is already the industry standard in fleet management. It’s a worthwhile investment for any business and those who don’t adopt it will certainly be left behind by the competition. This technology improves security and gives customers the answers they need.