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However unlike your cars navigation system GPS tracking units, Logger GPS devices record the information on to a data base. To access the information the unit must be retrieved from the vehicle and downloaded to a computer for viewing. Real time GPS tracker technology is a great alternative to logging systems. Real time GPS units use existing cell phone technology to upload the data from the vehicles tracking device to a GPS auto tracking service provider. Businesses with delivery services that also do pickups frequently ask for tracking information to be updated every 5 minutes while fleet managers that manage cross country transport only need tracking information every 30 minutes. On the down side the service provider has control of your fleet information including where your customers are located. In addition if your service provider does not provide tracking devices you will find that real time GPS auto tracker devices cost more than the older logger units. GPS auto tracker technology is a great tool for business transportation managers. Over time you will save fuel, maintenance and employee costs that will more than pay for the cost of the GPS auto tracking devices and service fees as well increase your company's bottom line. by Jim_Kesel |
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Many businesses have considered using GPS Auto Tracker technology to help them manage their transportation or fleet resources. A GPS auto tracker system consists of two major parts. The hardware portion of the technology is attached to each of the company's vehicles. In the second part of the system, the GPS tracking service provider uses the uploaded information to provide the subscribing company the information they need to better manage their vehicle resources. Real time information such as speed, time, route, stopped time, direction, and in some cases mechanical diagnostics for the engine and brakes can be easily viewed using the tracker system data base and software. In the past the largest user of the GPS auto tracker technology has been the shipping industry and in particular large trucking companies. In fact is doubtful that there is any trucking company in America that does not use GPS tracker technology to help them manage their fleet resources. In recent years businesses that have smaller vehicle resources have begun to use GPS tracking technology to manage their vehicles. The high cost of fuel, maintenance, insurance and labor has placed a large burden on these companies. Even companies with as few as 5 vehicles have seen the cost benefit of using GPS tracking in terms of fuel costs and in addition shown an increase in productivity. Normally the GPS tracking service providers will provide all the hardware, installation and software to the subscriber. Most service companies will provide you with 24/7 support services in case you have problems. If you are in the business of delivering high value products to known locations the tracker service companies can provide extra security by notifying you and authorities when the transport vehicle is off route or delayed. The bottom line is that GPS auto tracker technology will save your bottom line when it comes to transport and fleet management costs. Ask each service provider for references to active subscribers and spend the time to interview them carefully. by Jim_Kesel Articles Related to GPS
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