How GPS Vehicle Tracking Saves You Money and Why It Works! A Proven Method to Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity www.fleettek.com Sacramento, California 1-888-232-4470 Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved
The Incident Have you ever overheard your receptionist have this conversation? "Good morning, it's a great day at Acme Plumbing & Heating, how may I help you?" "Yes..that's our van...i see...wow, that is fast...and you had to slam on the brakes?... well, I will tell the owner...thank you for calling." It seems a helpful motorist has called to comment on the driving habits of one of your employees. This is the kind of incident that gets business owners thinking about GPS vehicle tracking. These incidents come in all shapes and sizes. Take a look at these: The Customer is Always Right We've all heard the old saying: The customer is always right. The customer may be right, but as business owners know, sometimes they are mistaken. Does this sound familiar? "I waited all morning and your man never showed up" "This bill isn't right. I carefully timed him and he was here for only 28 minutes, certainly not the hour and a half you billed me" "Boss, nobody was there. I knocked, I looked around, and the place was deserted. I waited at least 20 minutes." What is our truck doing in Reno? Ever take the family out of town for the weekend and discover by surprise that an employee and his family are visiting the same spot - in a company truck? What Gets You Thinking About GPS Vehicle Tracking? Abuse, misuse, reckless driving, side jobs, and theft. If you can keep an eye on your fleet and field workforce, you can put a stop to the misuse of your vehicles, your equipment, and your company time. Copyright 2009 Page 1 www.fleettek.com
GPS vehicle tracking will quickly eliminate unauthorized use, side jobs, excessive idling, and speeding. This is a big benefit for your business. For many owners, fixing these problems justifies the cost. Peace of mind is priceless. But using GPS vehicle tracking only to eliminate misuse sells the technology short. You are leaving money on the table. The real payoff comes when you use the system to make your business more profitable and more competitive. Generate new revenue by adding more daily stops Keep employees focused on productive work. Improve customer satisfaction because you will know which employee was where and when and for how long. Reduce unscheduled vehicle downtime with remote vehicle diagnostics. Improve operations with more accurate billing and by easily auditing job tickets and work orders. And, your insurance company will probably give you a discount. What is GPS Vehicle Tracking? GPS vehicle tracking describes a system that uses GPS technology to locate vehicles. Copyright 2009 Page 2 www.fleettek.com
(Figure 1 - GPS vehicle tracking Equipment) Modern GPS vehicle tracking units are compact, about the size of a TV remote control. The unit installs underneath the dashboard where it connects to the vehicle's computer. The GPS antenna and the cellular antenna are small and the entire unit is inside the vehicle cab. There is no drilling of holes for antennas or cables. This protects the integrity of your vehicle. Location Data from GPS Satellite Wireless Network Web Delivered Application Vehicle with GPS Tracking Installed Data and Customer Support Center Data Integration Fleet Manager (Figure 2 - GPS Vehicle Tracking Diagram) Your vehicle's location is determined by the global positioning system (GPS). When the vehicle is in operation, the system automatically sends location information and diagnostic information to a central computer system. The system analyzes the information and delivers the location maps and reports over the Internet on to a secure web site. How Would Your Business be Different? Think about this question: How would your business be different if you rode with every driver, every day? Of course it's not possible, but considering the question helps you better understand what you know and what you don't know about your business. Copyright 2009 Page 3 www.fleettek.com
For starters, your presence in the cab - your oversight of the driver's behavior - would eliminate any side jobs, dangerous driving, or sloppy work habits. When you are on the job site you make sure the work is done to your high standards and with the benefit of your experience. Everyone is focused on productive work. The big change that comes with being on every job is what you would know about your business. You would know how much time was spent on each job, if the customer was on-time or late, how many times your people stopped at the warehouse, and the number of gallons of gas put in the tank. When you can: Eliminate abuse and side jobs. Focus on productive work. Easily review job by job, day by day statistics. Then these benefits are yours: Lower fuel costs Reduce vehicle wear and tear. Increased productivity means more daily stops, more jobs, and more revenue. When you can measure you can manage. Accurate business statistics let you fine tune your operations and get an edge on the competition. Yes, GPS vehicle tracking will quickly eliminate unauthorized use, side jobs, excessive idling, and speeding. But the real payoff comes when you use the system to make your business more profitable and more competitive. What is the Next Step? When you are ready, we are glad to answer any questions you have and send you information and prices. The best thing to do is chat on the phone about what type of vehicles you have and what tracking features are important to you. That way we can make the right recommendation for you. You can reach us at the number below. Just ask for Robert Dixon, or send an email to robert@fleettek.com. Copyright 2009 Page 4 www.fleettek.com
Please understand, we can't help everyone because not every business is a good fit for these systems. If that is the case, we will tell you upfront and do our best to point you in the right direction. That way you will come away with something you can use even if you don t spend a dime with us. About Fleet Tek Fleet Tek specializes in GPS tracking for fleet management, asset tracking, and mobile workforce management. With offices in Sacramento, California, and Lincoln, Nebraska, Fleet Tek works with construction, plumbing, heating & air, service, and distribution companies. Copyright 2009 Page 5 www.fleettek.com