Real-time fleet tracking is GPS fleet tracking software that is reading data received from tracking devices, as it happens.

Many GPS trackers, when active, send a continual stream of data to central servers, which is processed immediately and shown on screen for fleet managers.

There is a slight delay due to the time it takes to process the GPS data but it is very slight, which means the information seen on screen is as close as possible to what is happening right now. Ping rates on some fleet tracking devices may also delay the sending of data. Typically, for assets that don’t need to be tracked in real-time, e.g. a shipping container, the ping rate of the tracker will be lower to conserve battery life. This is not true with wired-in fleet trackers, which use the asset’s power supply.

This real-time GPS reporting means managers can make effective decisions based on the most recent data coming in from the field.

If your business has money invested in mobile assets—vehicles, people or assets—then GPS fleet tracking is something you should consider. GPS tracking solutions help you make sure you are using all your mobile resources efficiently.

Without a fleet tracking system, a business could lose money with underutilized assets, wasteful driving behaviour or poor job scheduling. GPS fleet tracking makes it easy to identify areas of your business that you can optimise, boosting productivity and reducing running costs.

Fleet tracking can also improve safety, monitoring driver behaviour in real-time and encouraging staff to be more responsible.

It’s good you are planning to introduce it to the team; this is an important step in improving the success of deploying GPS vehicle tracking across your fleet. Honesty and transparency will help clear up any misunderstandings they may have about fleet tracking.

Firstly, try to anticipate what questions they may have about GPS tracking: Do they not trust us? Will it be used to punish or overwork us? Is it legal? Is it fair? What information is being collected, and will drivers have access to their data

While GPS fleet tracking is commonly used across both private and public fleets, field service workers will want to know how the technology will apply to them specifically. Reassure them the focus is on improving overall business efficiency, ease of management, minimising paperwork and reducing operating costs. These benefits of GPS fleet tracking help employees too, in several ways:

• Creating a more profitable business increases job security
• A driver’s safe, efficient performance behind the wheel can now be proved (and rewarded) with GPS reports
• Vehicle trackers can minimise the need for paper logbooks and reports
• Supervisors can now track vehicles and see fleet activity in real time, improving coordination of resources and reducing interruptions to drivers with ‘where are you’ calls
• Drivers can monitor and self-manage their safety performance
• Managers can protect drivers from false damage claims or liability in the event of an accident
• Location data can help speed up emergency response
• Tracked maintenance information vehicles can reduce the chance of breakdowns

Work with your team to develop fair policies that improve adoption and reduce the chance mobile workers will feel ‘picked on’ or that it is an invasion of their privacy.

Our consultants can help you to roll out GPS tracking across your business, with advice and suggestions on ways to implement fleet management software that is best for you, your business and your drivers.

Pricing for GPS fleet tracking depends on the specific requirements of your solution and the number of assets to be tracked.

Our product specialists will work with you to understand your business requirements, so they can recommend the most suitable solution for you. You also have the option to purchase the hardware or rent it if that suits your cash flow better.

Inseego is focused on delivering a positive ROI through savings on fuel, vehicle maintenance, efficiency, and more. This means that in time, the solution can pay for itself, making it a very viable option for your business.

Getting started is easy. Contact us today. Let us know a little bit about your fleet and what you would like to achieve, and one of our consultants will be in touch to explain how our GPS fleet software works and give an overview of the installation process.

You can also request a demonstration of the fleet tracking software so you can see the GPS tracking in action.

Our telematics consultants have experience with a wide range of different industries and fleet sizes, so they are in a good position to suggest what features and functions would suit your business best.

Part of setting up fleet tracking software involves installing GPS tracking devices on vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) and other tracked assets (e.g., trailers, equipment, containers, etc.).

The Absolute Installer network covers both metro and rural areas of the GCC region. Appointment times are flexible, allowing you to schedule an installation time that minimises any disruption to your business (allow approximately one hour for installing a basic GPS tracking device).

Yes, Absolute is committed to working alongside you as a telematics partner, helping you maximise the benefit and ROI of your new fleet tracking solution. We offer a range of support and training services, designed to fit the needs of your business and help your staff integrate the software with their daily processes.

Support and training options include:

• Help desk for fast and ready access to technical support
• Remote support to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Onsite or remote training workshops to upskill staff

Adding new technology to your business can create some anxiety – our support and training services are designed to make the process of implementing GPS tracking as seamless and trouble-free as possible.

Yes, you can update your plan to include additional vehicles (or other GPS tracked assets) at any time.

Simply contact us to let us know and we’ll organise the change (and can schedule the installation of the tracking devices if you like).

For most vehicles, a standard, wired device is fitted; however, other types of GPS tracking devices are available, including battery-powered trackers for non-powered assets (such as containers or trailers).

Let us know if you have specific data collection requirements. In most cases, the standard GPS tracking hardware is sufficient for the needs of everyday fleet management.