How-To Articles on using our GPS devices and software to get the most out of their functionality and capabilities.
Imagine a world where your vehicle fleet was operating at perfect efficiency. As a fleet manager, you spent exactly what was needed, not a penny more, and your vehicles were rolling along, generating maximum revenue for your company, day in and day out. It might sound like a dream, but integrating Geotab GPS Fleet Tracking…
You might have heard of the phrase telematics over the past decade or so. It seems that the term, which most often describes the integration of telecommunications and vehicle tracking, is popping up everywhere. Many insurance companies are now offering the potential for reduced rates to personal drivers, for example, backed by data collection powered…
Leading fleet managers are increasingly relying on data to get a competitive advantage, and vehicle fleet tracking through the use of a telematics system can benefit your business in several ways. Of course, there is the reporting aspect of fleet tracking – sitting down at the end of the week, or each month, having a…
Apart from all the fantastic business benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking, it can also have the effect of improving your driving behaviour. A key part of establishing that improved behavior is to set standards for your drivers to reach. Geotab GPS Fleet Tracking devices produce easily understood data to support your program. Using the information,…
GPS vehicle tracking from Geotab gives your fleet a competitive advantage in several ways. In this post, we’ll look at how it can help you reach more customers, serving them more efficiently and providing better customer service. First, let’s look at a real-world case study, and then we’ll look at how GPS Fleet Tracking can…
Here’s another great feature that comes pre-loaded with your MyGeotab account and can keep your fleet tracking efforts rolling along smoothly. It’s called the Watchdog Report, and allows you to check on the status of your vehicles with just a quick glance. To access this report, show your list of vehicles in your MyGeotab account,…
Route management is one of the most important factors in running a successful fleet. Getting your drivers to take the best possible routes to go from one work location to the next provides several benefits to your company’s bottom line: Your company can potentially reach more customers in a day; You can save money on…
Like death and taxes, it seems that rising fuel costs is one of the few certainties in life. The cost of fuel is one of the largest day-to-day operational costs that fleet managers face, and with the price being out of your control, the only way to keep your budget in check is to actively…
Distracted driving is one of the biggest technology-related problems to emerge over the past decade. Jurisdictions all across the United States and Canada are taking steps to introduce harsher penalties. In the Canadian province of Ontario, there are now more yearly deaths from texting while driving than there are from driving under the influence. For…
Most businesses that we speak with on a daily basis come to us with the same sorts of problems that they need our GPS systems to address. Many companies want to get a better grasp on where their vehicles are at all times, thereby improving their customer service. Another motivation for managers is to reduce…