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When you think of vehicle tracking software, there are a few types of business that immediately spring to mind. Even then, some operators don’t use business vehicle tracking as it can seem time consuming and not worth the effort overall. However, you might be surprised at the range of businesses that could benefit from using vehicle tracking software. That’s why we’ve decided to highlight just a few to give you an idea of the possibilities.
We’ll start with a couple that might seem obvious.
Haulage
When you operate a haulage fleet of any size, efficiency is key. You may think that your drivers know the best routes, but that isn’t always the case. Using vehicle tracking software helps you to devise optimised routes and can even help you to avoid traffic.
Vehicle tracking allows you to spot when your driver is heading towards an emergency road closure or traffic jam and divert them away from it. That means less time stuck in traffic getting stressed and increasing wear and tear on the clutch.
Security operations
If you operate armoured vehicles collecting or delivering cash or valuables to or from banks or cash machines, vehicle tracking is a given. You need to know exactly where your vehicles are. It’s also important to be able to monitor whether a vehicle or driver may be in difficulty.
However, what if your vehicles are carrying something valuable in another vehicle? Tools, electronic goods or even the vehicles themselves can also be targets for theft. Business vehicle tracking could allow you or the police to recover your property quickly or send assistance to your employees.
Sales teams
Even in the age of digital marketing, there’s still a need for sales teams to be out on the road sometimes. That could apply to virtually any business you can name, but it’s particularly important where you need to get your people face to face with potential customers.
Using fleet tracking software doesn’t mean spying on your employees. It simply helps you to make sure that their appointments are being scheduled in the most efficient way. Of course, it can also help you to identify any safety issues with their driving if that’s a problem.
Plumbing Companies
Efficient job scheduling is important to plumbing companies in the same way as any other industry. When you’re providing an employee with their job sheet for the day, vehicle tracking software enables you to give them an efficient route that makes the best use of their time.
However, it can really come into its own when you get an emergency call. You can identify which operative is closest and send them out quickly. It also makes it easier for you to reschedule their other work and keep your customers updated.
Food and beverage companies
When you’re delivering food and beverages, time can be of the essence. Even with a refrigerated van you need to make sure that the food gets to your customer’s door in excellent condition. That can apply whether you’re delivering the weekly shop to a family home, or supplying a restaurant with high quality ingredients.
Vehicle tracking software helps you to plan an efficient route that allows you to complete deliveries efficiently and keep your customers happy.
If you’d like to know more about how business vehicle tracking software can help your business, get in touch.
