Managing a fleet of trucks is no easy task. There will also be issues that need to be resolved such as late deliveries, high fuel costs, road accidents, and so on. Owners can find it particularly difficult to exercise control over their fleet once the units have left the depot. Drivers are on their own to carry out the instructions. Truck GPS trackers can change all this by providing a way to track vital information about each vehicle throughout the day.

Real-time Location

Fleet managers can monitor the real-time location of each truck. This can be superimposed on a map such that you can see the fleet’s movements change minute by minute. With this knowledge, you can have peace of mind that they are following the set route and not wasting time with side trips and other unnecessary detours along the way. In case they do, you will see it clearly and have the grounds to call them for answers.

Speed Tracking

Accidents can turn a profitable delivery into a nightmare. Trucks are likely to cause a lot of damage given their size and weight. Drivers must be trained to be extremely careful when they are on public roads so as not to cause injuries, fatalities, and property damage. They should not exceed the prescribed limits on the highways even if they are chasing deadlines as this would invite attention from patrol officers. The tracker will monitor the speed and provide all the data in a report.

Estimated Arrival Times

Given the route information and the speed of the trucks, the software can deduce the estimated arrival times of each unit. Managers can then set client expectations so that they can get ready on their end to receive the deliveries when they arrive. This level of transparency is great for everyone as it reduces frustration and idle time. If they know that the truck won’t arrive until after a few hours, then they can focus their attention other things to maximize their resources in the meantime.

Instant Alerts

Fleet managers don’t need to constantly monitor their screens just to ensure that the trucks are doing what they are supposed to do. They can set rules using the software such that alerts are sent immediately if it detects a breach. With this setup, they can work on more important tasks while still getting vital information when necessary.

Truck GPS trackers are must-haves in today’s highly dynamic logistics industry.