In short, GPS fleet tracking technology makes it easier to manage a fleet of vehicles effectively. It provides managers with a diverse range of information from the location of individual vehicles (tracked in real time) to monitoring fuel usage and driver performance. It can also help to significantly cut fuel costs through more effective route planning, optimise vehicle use, increase business productivity, improve driver behaviour (which equates to fewer incidents), and potentially reduce insurance premiums.

There's a number of fleet tracking and telematics providers for you to choose from, so it's important to give careful consideration to the question of which one is right. The first thing that should be done is to fully understand what the business objectives are, and what they may be in the future. Installing fleet tracking can have a positive impact on different stakeholders, and we advocate engaging with Operations, Finance and HR teams especially. Once a clear objective has been established within the company, choosing a system becomes easier.

It's inevitable that when a business expands requirements change. Choosing a fleet tracking provider that's flexible, tailored to specific requirements, and one with a good standard of customer support should be a priority. We suggest that a company looks for providers who are able to offer a wide range of product enhancements that integrate with industry leading partners and demonstrate experience working with other businesses in relative industries.