GPS Fleet Tracking

Real-time fleet tracking is GPS fleet tracking software that is reading data received from tracking devices, as it happens.

Many GPS trackers, when active, send a continual stream of data to central servers, which is processed immediately and shown on screen for fleet managers.

There is a slight delay due to the time it takes to process the GPS data but it is very slight, which means the information seen on screen is as close as possible to what is happening right now. Ping rates on some fleet tracking devices may also delay the sending of data. Typically for assets that don’t need to be tracked in real time, e.g. a shipping container, the ping rate of the tracker will be lower to conserve battery life. This is not the case with wired-in fleet trackers, which use the asset’s power supply.

This real-time GPS reporting means managers can make effective decisions based on the most recent data coming in from the field.

Today’s fleets own a wide range of assets, from cars, utes and trucks to generators, tools and other equipment. These assets generate a lot of data, much of which can be captured by a GPS tracking device.

A GPS tracking device can be wired into an asset to collect the information generated by the asset — engine hours, odometer readings, fault codes etc. — and combine it with its own position data, and send all this information to a central server over a mobile network (satellite networks are an option for assets in very remote areas).

In situations where a mobile network is temporarily unavailable (e.g. going through a tunnel or in very rural locations) the device will continue to record and send this backlog of data as soon as it reconnects.

This central server collects, collates and stores all the information sent by these GPS tracking devices. It can then be read by GPS fleet tracking software, which turns all this data into usable information for fleet managers.

If your business has money invested in mobile assets — vehicles, people or assets — then GPS fleet tracking is definitely something you should consider. GPS tracking solutions help you make sure you are using all your mobile resources efficiently.

Without a fleet tracking system, a business could be losing money with under-utilised assets, wasteful driving behaviour or poor job scheduling. GPS fleet tracking makes it easy to identify areas of your business that you can optimise, boosting productivity and reducing running costs.

Fleet tracking can also improve safety, monitoring driver behaviour in real time and encouraging staff to be more responsible.

In Australia, Inseego (formerly known as Ctrack) has been in the telematics industry for more than 35 years, with a lot of experience across different industries throughout the region.

Inseego can provide you with a ready-to-use fleet management solution, or customise one to the specific needs and size of your business. We work alongside you as a telematics partner to maximise your ROI.

As a global leader in 5G and intelligent IoT device-to-cloud solutions, Inseego can combine the power and innovation behind this technology with our existing telematics expertise to bring you new opportunities to enhance your business operations.

It’s good you are planning to introduce it to the team; this is an important step in improving the success of deploying GPS vehicle tracking across your fleet. Honesty and transparency will help clear up any misunderstandings they may have about fleet tracking.

Firstly, try to anticipate what questions they may have about GPS tracking: Do they not trust us? Will it be used to punish or overwork us? Is it legal? Is it fair? What information is being collected, and will drivers have access to their data.

While GPS fleet tracking is commonly used across both private and public fleets, field service workers will want to know how the technology will apply to them specifically. Reassure them the focus is on improving overall business efficiency, ease of management, minimising paperwork and reducing operating costs. These benefits of GPS fleet tracking help employees too, in several ways:

• Creating a more profitable business increases job security
• A driver’s safe, efficient performance behind the wheel can now be proved (and rewarded) with GPS reports
• Vehicle trackers can minimise the need for paper logbooks and reports
• Supervisors can now track vehicles and see fleet activity in real time, improving coordination of resources and reducing interruptions to drivers with ‘where are you’ calls
• Drivers can monitor and self-manage their safety performance
• Managers can protect drivers from false damage claims or liability in the event of an accident
• Location data can help speed up emergency response
• Tracked maintenance information vehicles can reduce the chance of breakdowns

Work with your team to develop fair policies that improve adoption and reduce the chance mobile workers will feel ‘picked on’ or that it is an invasion of their privacy.

Our consultants can help you to roll out GPS tracking across your business, with advice and suggestions on ways to implement fleet management software that is best for you, your business and your drivers.

Pricing for GPS fleet tracking depends on the specific requirements of your solution, and the number of assets to be tracked.

Our product specialists will work with you to understand your business requirements so they can recommend the most suitable solution for you. You also have the option to purchase the hardware, or rent if that suits your cash flow better.

Inseego are focused on delivering a positive ROI through savings on fuel, vehicle maintenance, efficiency and more. This means that in time the solution can actually pay for itself, making it a very viable option for your business.

Getting started is easy. Contact us today, let us know a little bit about your fleet and what you would like to achieve and one of our consultants will be in touch to explain how our GPS fleet software works, and an overview of the installation process.

You can also request a demonstration of the fleet tracking software so you can see the GPS tracking in action.

Our telematics consultants have experience with a wide range of different industries and fleet sizes so are in a good position to suggest what features and functions would suit your business best.

Part of setting up fleet tracking software involves installing GPS tracking devices on vehicles (cars, trucks etc.) and other tracked assets (e.g. trailers, equipment, containers etc.).

Our installer network covers both metro and rural areas of Australia. Appointment times are flexible allowing you to schedule an installation time that minimises any disruption to your business (allow approximately one hour for installing a basic GPS tracking device).

Yes, Inseego are committed to working alongside you as a telematics partner, helping you maximise the benefit and ROI of your new fleet tracking solution. We offer a range of support and training services, designed to fit with the needs of your business and help your staff integrate the software with their daily processes.

Support and training options include:

• Help desk for fast and ready access to technical support
• Remote support to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Onsite or remote training workshops to upskill staff

Adding new technology to your business can create some anxiety - our support and training services are designed to make the process of implementing GPS tracking as seamless and trouble-free as possible.

Yes, you can update your plan to include additional vehicles (or other GPS tracked assets) at any time.

Simply contact us to let us know and we’ll organise the change (and can schedule the installation of the tracking devices if you like).

For most vehicles, a standard, wired device is fitted, however other types of GPS tracking devices are available including battery powered trackers for non-powered assets (such as containers or trailers).

Let us know if you have specific data collection requirements — in most cases the standard GPS tracking hardware is sufficient for the needs of everyday fleet management.

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