How to get the most from your vehicle tracking system
by Fiona Taylor
Deciding to install a vehicle tracking system into your fleet is a decision that is never taken lightly.
You can compare vehicle tracking system against vehicle tracking system. Different providers against different providers. The end decision however may come down to the availability of features from the supplier. However, once your choice is made and your units are installed the data will start to be collected and your management of that data will ultimately decide how many savings you make as a business.
In other words, although installing a tracking system is a fantastic step towards fleet efficiency, it’s just the beginning. Not only is it important that you understand how to analyse the information you will receive. You must have a plan in place for how to apply it to your current practices to effect changes for the better.
Here are a few steps you can take to ensure that you find the right vehicle tracking system for your company:
Demo the system.
Satmo provides a free demonstration of our award-winning vehicle tracking that can take as little as ten minutes, or as long as a customer needs. One of our experienced sales team members can guide you through the demo. Alternatively you can choose to explore the site on your own. Having a complete understanding of the system before you decide to rent or buy will ensure that you’ll be able to take full advantage of its features when your own vehicles begin to be tracked.
Train your team.
Provide training for all employees who will be monitoring and using the tracking information. Satmo offers a variety of free training opportunities, including;
- sessions conducted in-person,
- over the phone,
- or even online.
All training sessions are designed to make our user-friendly system even easier. All the sessions are live so our team will be there to answer any questions you or your employees might have.
Still, having a vehicle tracking system in place and even having it monitored isn’t enough. Here are a few further steps you can take to ensure that you see results:
Reward your drivers.
There could potentially be instances where information captured by your telematics system warrants immediate disciplinary action. However many customers find that rewarding good driver performance, rather than penalising poor performance, is a great motivator towards improvement. The Satmo vehicle tracking system can help you identify which drivers are performing well and which drivers need attention. This will make your fleet safer and could even reduce fuel costs.
Take action.
Ensure that any necessary actions are taken and documented. The comprehensive reporting features on the Satmo vehicle tracking system are easy to read and understood. In the case of reckless or illegal behaviours that are recorded via tracking, it is imperative that appropriate actions are taken to avoid liabilities. With the Satmo vehicle tracking system, you have the tools needed to react to any situation rapidly. And you have a complete understanding of the circumstances.
There’s no doubt that the wealth of information provided by a tracking system can seem potentially overwhelming. However with a plan in place and with the right training needed to implement it, you can get the most out of your telematics system and the best returns on your investment.
If you would like to know more about how the vehicle tracking system from Satmo can help your business just give us a call on 01274 587748 and one of the team will be more than happy to help.