Friday, March 30, 2012

GPS Technology And Its Use In Fleet Management



Vehicle tracking technologies are used by an increasing number of companies involved in passenger and freight transport for fleet management functions. GPS vehicle tracking or GPS seguimiento vehiculos as it is called in Spain is the predominant technology utilized in managing fleet operations. The key elements of GPS seguimiento vehiculos are the tracking units which are installed onto the vehicle itself, a server where data from the vehicles are transmitted to, and a software which allows the employer or operator to view these pieces of information. Apart from real-time location, other vehicle-related data received by the server include fuel levels, engine status and RPM, elevation, and odometer readings.

GPS tracker can be used in many ways. The combination of information transmitted to the server allows the fleet owner to perform profiling on his or her employees that are operating the vehicles. Being able to track the location of all vehicles in service allows management to fulfill consumer's varied requirements in a more efficient manner. When utilized in public modes of transportation, it will allow operators to check if the buses are sticking to schedules. These technologies can also be used to initiate changing of destination indicators shown on screens mounted on the bus. Vehicle tracking systems will also set off pre-recorded announcements at or near bus stops which informs commuters of the present and subsequent destination.

Some of these GPS trackers also function as fuel monitoring systems or sistema de control de combustible in Spanish which allow high-precision measurement of fuel levels in the tank. By providing information about fuel tank's status, sistema de control combustible helps prevent fraud, inefficient or unauthorized use of fuel.

These GPS trackers will also serve as theft prevention and retrieval devices. If a vehicle is stolen, the police can locate it by following the signal emitted by the vehicle's tracking system. Some of these systems even permit management to control the vehicle remotely during emergencies or unauthorized operation such as closing doors or shutting off the engine.

The hospitality sector also utilizes GPS tracking technologies on their vehicles to make their customer service better. For instance, there are hotels that have installed GPS trackers on their limousines or shuttle buses to ensure that they can welcome important guests when they arrive at the hotel. Vehicle tracking systems are also widely used in food delivery services.

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