Although any size company, in every industry that utilises a vehicle for their business can benefit through the use of fleet trackers there are specific industries which will benefit in particular. Some of these include plumbing and HVAC companies, lawn service companies, construction companies, logistic companies, haulage companies, and food and beverage companies. Below, we look at the benefits of fleet tracking for these companies in more detail.
Logistics companies
A logistics company is responsible for planning and controlling the movement of products and service in a supply chain. They must get goods, supplies, materials and equipment from the original supplier to the customer while keeping track of the product. Fleet tracking will help keep track of vehicles and items, whilst also helping employers track where their drivers are, where they’ve been and how long it will take them to get where they’re heading.
Plumbing and HVAC companies
Plumbing and HVAC crews often get a customer route and plan action each day. Using fleet tracking, they can make sure that the most direct and efficient routes are being taken. If any plumbing disasters or HVAC emergencies were to occur, time would be of the essence. With fleet tracking, a dispatcher can see which vehicle is nearest and available, then provide directions to the customer. The dispatcher can also set the estimated time for the customer’s arrival. Real-time and historic reports can also determine workforce necessity and future manpower planning more accurately.
Lawn service companies
A lawn service service will include a crew who will mow the lawn, cut trees, landscape, and provide trimming services. The team lead will be responsible for his crew and have a certain number of projects throughout the day. Fleet tracking can provide proof that a crew was on time, how long they worked and when they left. Real-time alerts can be set to notify if any fleet vehicles are driving aggressively in residential areas or speeding.
Construction companies
Within any construction project, timeliness, punctuality and attention to detail are vital. Fleet tracking can ensure that all vehicles and project members are on site and working. GPS fleet tracking can also enhance security as a theft deterrent, as construction projects often work 24/7 which can leave vehicles vulnerable when left isolated.
Haulage companies
Haulage companies face many daily challenges (planning and navigating truck routes, optimising routes to reduce fuel wastage, ensuring all vehicles in the fleet are compliant) and a huge amount of time is spent on paperwork. Fleet tracking can help overcome these challenges. It will help to travel fewer miles, reduce fuel and maintenance costs, and let the fleet manager know in real-time the status of every driver and job. The real-time information will allow for optimal planning, which will ensure the use of maximum time for each driver and in turn improve the dispatching process.
Food and beverage companies
Fleet tracking can help food and beverage companies to distribute their food quicker by planning efficient routes. They can also improve customer satisfaction, as clients can rely on faster and more accurate delivery times as real-time location of vehicles can be used to ensure deliveries arrive on time. By providing customers with a quality service, you can develop strong relationships with your customers. Food and beverage companies that employ a lot of drivers will spend a considerable amount of manpower, time and money doing paperwork. GPS tracking software provides driver and mileage reports for up to 3 months and allows managers to reduce time and resources spent on paperwork.
The business types mentioned above will, in particular, benefit from utilising fleet tracking systems and in a few months could see a significant return on their investment.
