GPS Fleet Management: Know Its Essential Features

Do you think all the GPS systems are the same? You are wrong. You can avail different GPS fleet management systems depending on the size of your fleet. There are a plethora of tailor-made GPS systems to suit the fleets of every size. The features also vary from one system to another. That’s why you need to understand the features of the GPS tracking system before purchasing it. The following features will help you to choose the system that meets your every need.



Real-time Tracking

This feature comes with almost every GPS tracking device. You will be able to check the location of the vehicle on a point to point map. Along with the location of the vehicle, you can also check its speed. More sophisticated systems even show the current status of the vehicle along with its position.

Trip History

Most GPs systems can track and show the trip history of the vehicle. You can check the graphical trip history plotted on the map. IoT sensor technology of some of the software even highlights the overdrive and speeding stretches in that graph. The more sophisticated system will allow you to replay the trip history if and when necessary. This feature helps you to keep the drivers as well as the vehicles under strict vigil.

Alerts

Alerts help the fleet owners or managers to keep tabs on the movements of the vehicle without continuous tracking. Such alerts will let you know about deviations from the route, excessive stoppage, speeding, and starts and stops of the vehicles. You can configure other alerts in the system according to your convenience. Tampering, the opening of the door, idling, and fuel pilferage alerts can help you in running the business better.

Geo-Fencing
It is taking the alerts to the next level. In this case, you can create a geographical boundary with the help of a GPS monitoring system. To do that, you just need to find a landmark. You have to create boundaries around it to start the fencing alerts. After this fencing is created, you will get alerts every time the vehicle exits or enters inside the fenced area. This feature will help you to enhance the efficiency of your business.

Even though features are important, you should not concentrate only on that. Instead, check whether the installation process is easy and if you will get prompt customer support in case of any problems. Don’t forget to check the compatibility of the machine with your vehicles before purchasing it. 

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