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7. Safer drivers

• Notifies emergency services of exact location should an emergency occur.
• Accountability increases safe driving behaviour.

8. Improved customer interactions

• ETA becomes more accurate.
• Verifies service complaints.
• Quicker dispatch and delivery times.

9. Improved bottom line

• Lowers maintenance costs.
• Reduces driver overtime using route planning.
• Reduces vehicles being out of action or ‘downtime’.

10. Because it’s proven to work

• A fleet with a size of 10, travelling 30,000km each per year, would save approximately $6,750 AUD per annum. Considering the average price to set up GPS is $660 per annum, that’s a pretty good ROI.
• By monitoring usage of work vehicles outside work hours, a business can determine drivers who may be excessively running the vehicle for non-business purposes. By lowering movement of vehicles outside work hours, vehicle running costs can also be dramatically reduced.
• 95 percent of stolen vehicles are recovered within 24 hours of initial theft when fitted with GPS tracking, compared to 75 percent without tracking systems.
• Through active monitoring of vehicle travels and timesheets, the average fleet of trade vehicles can expect to save approximately 15 percent of inaccurately claimed overtime.
• By making the drivers more accountable for their actions, instances of speeding infringements can be reduced dramatically.

Visit the Fleetcare website for more information on GPS fleet tracking or call a Fleetcare Consultant on 1300 655 170.

- Nigel Malcolm is the managing director for Fleetcare (www.fleetcare.com.au)