GPS tracking systems can be utilized for many things such as to monitor the hours a vehicle spends driving, idle time and fuel usage and even speeding over the posted speed limits.  By recording this data, vehicles can be managed much easier.  According to Automotive Fleet Magazine, some of the most important technology trends for GPS trackers are the management of vehicle maintenance and trouble code recording.

For years the collecting of engine diagnostics data has been possible, but using GPS tracker technology to prevent vehicle breakdowns is becoming mainstream and is setting the new standard for vehicle maintenance. Having breakdowns can be costly due to the repair cost and the loss of employee efficiency.  A GPS tracker can help you keep up with maintenance by having scheduled, automatic reminders of when preventive maintenance is due and having this sent to multiple individuals will help eliminate the “I forgot” to get that handled excuse.

Having the most up-to-date GPS tracker technology can also improve your customer service. Allowing you, as a manager, to answer the call from your customer, “when will they be here”. What business manager wouldn’t want that? It is also important for managers to know that integration through an API (Application Programming Interface) data connection and or a data dump integration are becoming progressively popular. These software platforms will make your business run more smoothly, by allowing this inflow of GPS data to your internal business software.  One important benefit of API integration is the ability to add a service map, which shows your vehicles’ real-time locations, on your website or mobile device for customers to see any time. This can make your customers happy and even reduce incoming calls to your dispatchers.

As business changes, it is important to stay up to date with new services and features to keep your business working with the best technology out there and that is where this next generation of GPS tracking is helping.

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