Archive for August, 2010

The right vehicle tracking system can be invaluable. It can put you in complete control of the entire operation so you can be confident in the smooth running of your business, allowing things to be productive, profitable and accurately monitored. But, fleet tracking is a particularly specialised area and as such you want the best system that you can, and [...]

Some companies that have a vehicle tracking system in place make this fact quite clear to all their employees and even to their customers and potential customers- it can be used to demonstrate their commitment to efficiency and modern business practices, for example. Under this philosophy all drivers are told explicitly that they will be monitored and that the movements [...]

These days, a whole range of industries require vans to operate effectively. The only problem is how to keep tabs on all of your drivers – you need to make sure that they’re on course and on schedule, and that’s why van tracking could be for you. If you need a bit more convincing, here are a few benefits of [...]

Owning any business requires you to keep an incredibly close eye on your employees, but what if they’re not there for most of the working week? Drivers tend to be on the road rather than at the office, and that means that effective monitoring of them can sometimes be difficult. That’s why you need to invest in vehicle tracking. Having [...]

An effective fleet tracking system is at the heart of a lot of businesses. If you’re looking for one you always need to consider your own individual needs, and only ever accept a system that can meet them all. The first thing you’ll need to think about is the accuracy of your system. It’s no use having fleet tracking there [...]

Most large workforces in the UK are at least partially unionised. Even where no union activity exists, workers can be galvanised into action by any changes they feel impact negatively on their conditions, pay, or job security. Under such circumstances a workforce can become both heavily unionised and quite militant very quickly. Fleet vehicle tracking is just the kind of [...]

Fleetsmart, leading UK provider of live fleet vehicle tracking solutions and mapping features, have now introduced Garmin screen technology into their fleet tracking software. Designed to increase productivity and make the driver-user communication process much more efficient, Garmin Screen technology is renowned for being used in standalone Satellite Navigation Units as an efficient platform on which simple, direct communication can [...]

Owning a fleet requires an awful lot of organisation. You need to know where each vehicle is at any one time so you can manage your business effectively, and to do that you’ll need vehicle tracking. But, it’s important to remember to always leave your fleet vehicle tracking needs to the experts if you want the best service, as going [...]

Any business leader knows that one of the most important things is to keep your customers happy. These are the people that keep a business running, and a happy customer is a repeat customer. Installing a vehicle tracking system has been proven to greatly increase customer satisfaction. A vehicle tracking system constantly monitors your drivers’ whereabouts.  You will receive daily [...]

GPS technology has improved in leaps and bounds in recent years. Anyone who has been using in-car GPS navigation systems can certainly attest to the huge difference between what was available ten years ago and the sleek, efficient, and feature-rich GPS units of today. Gone are the days of tiny, faintly coloured screens, poor satellite coverage, and even poorer maps, [...]