4 Ways GPS Tracking Reduces the Risks of Fleet Management

Risks are inherent to fleet operation and fleet management. The best fleet managers are always trying to keep risks down while keeping profits up to support the bottom line. But it isn’t easy.

The very nature of vehicle fleets is riddled with risks—unsafe drivers, roadside breakdowns, maintenance costs, the list goes on and on. While risks can’t always be completely eliminated, with the right management and GPS tracking technology, they can be reduced.

Below, we’ll go over the major risks of fleet management and how GPS tracking can help.

1)  Driver Safety

 Problem: Drivers are exposed to some level of risk every day they’re on the road. Poor driving behavior, inclement weather, and just bad luck can all lead to accidents on the road, which threaten the safety of drivers.

Solution: GPS tracking can improve driver safety in three ways:

1. If you have any drivers who aren’t driving safely, you’ll see it with GPS tracking and be able to speak to them and put them through additional training if necessary.
2.  When inclement weather or other hazards approach, dispatchers can monitor the location of drivers and divert them or warn them about upcoming road conditions.
3. If an accident does happen, dispatchers will be alerted right away and can send emergency medical services to their exact location.

2) Driver Accountability

 Problem: Without GPS trackers to monitor the location of drivers while they’re on the job and where they are when they clock in and out, driver accountability suffers.

Solution: GPS tracking devices allow fleet managers to ensure that drivers are staying on task and designated routes at all times and that they are clocking in and out at the right times and places.

3) Maintenance

 Problem: Tracking the maintenance schedules of multiple vehicles in a given vehicle fleet can be challenging. Human error can result in missed checkups and later breakdowns on the road, resulting in costly repairs, poor fuel efficiency, and risk driver safety.

Solution: GPS tracking devices can keep track of maintenance schedules and send you an alert whenever a vehicle is due for scheduled maintenance. GPS tracking can also provide you with additional data that can be used to analyze the health of a vehicle. For example, declining fuel efficiency is often a good sign that a vehicle requires maintenance.

4)  Downtime

 Problem: Vehicle downtime can lead to underutilization of your assets and result in higher storage and repair costs while hurting overall fleet performance.

Additionally, poor maintenance can result in vehicle downtime mid-route which can create costly repairs and late deliveries.

Solution: GPS trackers allow you to analyze your fleet to find any underutilized vehicles.

If you’re looking to minimize your fleet management risks, including reducing downtime, increasing driver safety, and improving driving accountability, look into GPS fleet tracking from LiveViewGPS today.  Contact us should you have any questions 1-888-544-049

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