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How Can A GPS Tracker for Fleet Vehicles Increase Fuel Efficiency

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According to experts, fuel costs amount to approximately 60% of a fleet’s total operational expenses. Naturally, an experienced fleet manager will prioritize fuel consumption and attempt to control it. It’s especially true during times like these when gas prices are at an all-time high. This situation forces managers to hold the reins on fleet fuel costs even tighter while maintaining all operations. Fleets are even coming under the lens of the government to reduce carbon emissions and support their organizations to meet their environment-saving target. Fuel efficiency improvement strategies Fleet managers hoping to create a more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient fleet should consider incorporating the following fleet management tactics. 1.  Comparing usage trends  - When you target fuel usage patterns, pay attention to the bigger picture. You must know your fuel consumption and idling trends of the last three months or the current trends on aggressive driving, idlin...

A Fleet GPS Tracker & These Tips Keep Fleets Safe This Winter

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When winter approaches with all its coldness and bleakness, it becomes important for fleet operators to take appropriate protective measures for their operations. It will be some time for the days to get warmer, even after the holiday season ends depending on where you are.   To stay safe on the roads this winter, consider using a  fleet GPS tracker  powered by telematics technology  and check out the  guidelines  explained below. 1.  Prepare for Every Situation You should start by inspecting your equipment. Make sure you have what you need before starting the journey. Prepare for every possible situation by creating a kit containing the following items. Ice Scraper and De-icer  – Needless to say, you need these to remove snow and ice from the front and rear windscreens before you set off. Shovel and a Bag of Salt or Sand  – This may come in handy in case you get stuck somewhere. Jump Cables   – You may need this if your truck or someone...

A Short Guide to GPS Trackers for Vehicles & Why You Need One

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Global Positioning System or GPS tracking   has become an essential part of our lives and can help us track almost everything. We use GPS-enabled devices in our daily lives to track and locate many unknown places, but did you ever wonder how GPS trackers work? What is a GPS Tracking device?   A  GPS tracker  for cars   is a device that relies on a cluster of satellites to locate your position on the face of this earth. GPS trackers often provide latitude, longitude, altitude, and heading data for a given location.   Vehicle GPS trackers: Features & Benefits   You’ll find GPS trackers commonly in most mobile devices nowadays, and it is one of the main reasons why GPS tracking system has become quite popular.    Access trip history easily -  GPS trackers collect and store your location data so that you can go back and look at the trips you made. In addition to collecting location information, some GPS trackers can also measure speed. D...