A spark for your business GPS FLEET TRACKING FOR THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY

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1 A spark for your business GPS FLEET TRACKING FOR THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY

2 The purpose of this e-book is to inform the electrical industry of the benefits of a fleet tracking system in their business. Included here is a snapshot of the electrical industry and fleet management as well as considerations when choosing a fleet management provider. Feel free to post and share this e-book with friends and business partners NexTraq

3 The industry BY THE NUMBERS 700K percent of those work for electrical contracting firms. Approximate number of electricians in the U.S. Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses, and factories. They install and maintain the wiring and control equipment through which electricity flows. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machines in factories and a wide range of other businesses. Bureau of Labor Statistics percent growth for electricians is expected between 2008 and 2018 about average

4 The industry ISSUES & CHALLENGES VEHICLE COSTS WORK FORCE PRICE OF INSURANCE INACCURATE ETAs Wasted gas and not following scheduled maintenance can cut into profits. Fewer qualified electricians makes optimizing the workforce a priority to tackle more jobs. Insuring your fleet is a major expense that can t be cut completely out of your budget. Good customer service is based on doing promised work when you say you will.

5 Fleet management A BRIEF INTRO With a fleet management program, you can: Track your vehicles and workers in real time using GPS updates delivered over cellular networks Keep tabs on the scheduled maintenance needs of your vehicles Monitor excess idling that wastes gas Keep an eye on your drivers to keep them from speeding and driving recklessly We started looking at GPS fleet tracking solutions so that we could keep track of our vehicles and assets and find the closest vehicle to a client so that we always provide on-time service to ensure our patients satisfaction and comfort. Larry Riedel, Operations Manager for Eagle Medical Service

6 Fleet management THE TECH SPECS

7 HOW FLEET MANAGEMENT CAN HELP THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY Electrifying results Productivity Wasted gas By providing direct routes and monitoring delays, you can get more out of your smaller workforce. Using idle reporting, you can see when drivers leave their vehicles on for unnecessary periods of time. Insurance premiums Customer service Most insurance companies will give discounts when you install a fleet management solution. Give customers accurate arrival times and respond quickly to their emergency service calls to boost your brand.

8 Choosing a partner MEASURING TRUE VALUE When deciding on a fleet tracking solution, here are some questions to ask: How long has the company been in business? Is there any extra software to purchase? Will the service integrate your existing data? Is the system easy to use? How quickly can you get new data? What kind of customer service is offered? Originally, we started with 10 vehicles without a fleet tracking solution. If we had not implemented our solution, our growth would have been much more challenging and almost impossible to manage. Hoss Oskouie, Vice President of Atlantic Limousine & Transportation

9 Why NexTraq? LEADING THE WAY Excellent track record NexTraq (formerly Discrete Wireless) has been in business for more than 10 years and services clients both large and small. Ease of use NexTraq s service requires no new software and works on the Google Maps platform. We can also train your staff or a person you designate as your certified trainer. One-minute reporting NexTraq s Fleet Tracking platform was the first in the industry to offer one-minute reporting meaning you can trust that you have the latest information. First-class customer service If you re striving for better customer service, shouldn t your partners? NexTraq offers 7-days-a-week customer support that s based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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