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How to respond to employees about your decision to use GPS Fleet Tracking

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When informing employees about installing GPS systems into your fleet, it is very important that they understand why you are doing it, in order to alleviate any anxieties. Some employees may feel they are not trusted, which can lead to fear and paranoia that is not necessary. Taking the time to explain how GPS fleet tracking will benefit them and the company as a whole, will drive different results and attitudes about the decision. Below is a list outlining how businesses and employees will benefit from a GPS fleet tracking system that can guide you while presenting the idea to your employees:

Improved Customer Retention: For drivers, it is essential that they retain their customers. Having a GPS system will allow businesses to provide their customers with real-time information about the status of shipments. It will also provide detailed reports that can serve as proof that service was completed on time. As well, customers can get accurate information about where a vehicle is and how long it will take for the vehicle to arrive at their location.

False Claim Protection: Vehicle tracking systems provides information about where a vehicle traveled, the speed of the vehicle, the direction of the vehicle, and weather conditions. This information can be helpful if there is an accident and the other driver claims the employee is at fault. It can also provide proof of a delivery at a scheduled time if someone claims the vehicle arrived late.

Accurate Mileage Log: The GPS vehicle tracking system provides an accurate mileage log, which saves drivers the hassle of manually logging mileage.

Improved Driver Safety: Having a GPS tracking device will help improve driver safety. Driver safety can be monitored for such practices as speeding, excessive idling, and excessive braking. This data is automatically reported so driver safety can be monitored to help a driver improve their driving skills. This will help reduce the chance of being involved in an accident, and possibly reduce insurance rates.

An Improved Business is Financially Beneficial for Employees: When a company improves business efficiency, boosts productivity, and saves money, they will increase their profits. This means there is more chance of employees receiving raises and other bonuses for doing good work. The company can even create incentives based on productivity.

GPS Fleet Tracking offers numerous benefits to a business that deploys a vehicle tracking system, and it is important to alleviate any employ anxieties about the system by informing them of what GPS Fleet Management can do for them. Here is one last tip that may bring about a change in your employees opinion of the use of GPS tracking:

Vehiclepath will Showcase at the IWCE 2011 Conference

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Vehiclepath, the leading fleet and asset tracking solution, will be exhibiting at Booth #3052 at this year’s 2011 IWCE (International Wireless Communication Expo) March 9th through March 11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas Nevada.

IWCE will consist of more than 330 cutting-edge technology exhibitors this year with numerous breakout sessions, workshops and panels for exhibitors to showcase their hardware, applications, interoperability and integration capabilities. All of which is geared toward making wireless systems more effective and efficient.

Be sure to stop by our booth, or for more information on the upcoming event please visit www.iwceexpo.com

FMCSA to Propose Changes in (HOS) Rules

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This is certainly a topic that will be getting attention by fleet companies and drivers alike over the next couple months. The often delayed changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to the trucking industry’s hours-of-service (HOS) rules are again causing controversy with yet another proposal that would revise hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers.

The FMCSA has set out to amend the rules governing the working conditions of commercial drivers with a reduction of an hour from the 11-hour drive time limit in effect under the current rules.

Driving hours are regulated by federal HOS rules, which are designed to prevent commercial vehicle-related crashes and fatalities by prescribing on-duty and rest periods for drivers.

Commercial truck drivers who violate this proposed rule would face civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense. Trucking companies that allow their drivers to violate the proposal’s driving limits would face penalties of up to $11,000 for each offense.

Fleet management solutions such as Vehiclepath play a vital role in asset management with a variety of powerful management tools that can be used to accurately control and monitor fleet vehicles. With features such as the driver history playback, record of driving hours, excessive idle hours, and the drive fatigue alert.

The agency is not making any final decision until it receives all the comments from the ongoing “listening sessions” it is currently conducting, and is proposed to reach a decision by July 2011.

A copy of the rulemaking proposal is available on FMCSA’s Web site at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/HOS.

Launch of the Nissan NV

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According to FleetOwner OEM officially launched the Nissan NV (Nissan Van) line yesterday, February 1.

The lineup consists of three models: the NV1500, the NV2500HD and the NV3500 HD. These three models will be available with either 4.0 liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8 engines both equip for 5-speed. The High Roof models allow “stand-up walkthrough/work cargo area capability,” according to Nissan, which noted the roofs are high enough for a person 6 ft., 3 in. tall to stand up in the cargo area (FleetOwner).

Senior manager of product planning, Peter Bedrosian speaks of the key elements like, “pickup-truck-like “packaging,” a bold exterior and “innovative interior space, as well as an all-new “commercial-duty chassis’ and a “user-friendly cargo area with built-in business solutions.” The NV also offers multiple reinforced integrated attachment points for installation of cargo customization equipment (FleetOwner).

Nissan executives are proud to announce the Nissan NV, the global manufacturer’s entry into the US full-sized commercial van market. Nissan believe that this is will be a positive effect on the economy.

Blizzard in the Midwest

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A snowstorm hit the Midwest last night leaving approximately 15 inches of snow. The strong winds and heavy snow made driving conditions nearly impossible. Authorities even required that snow plows be off the roads until conditions improved.

Virtually everything in eastern Iowa is shut down. As of this morning (February 2) Iowa Transportation Department reported several closed highways, including Interstate 80. In addition, U.S. Highway 218 was closed in both directions from Iowa City south to the Missouri line.

Although, the snow has tapered off into flurries the main concern now is the 30 mph wind that is expected to continue throughout the day, causing more snow into drifts that had previously been cleared away. Many trucks have been sitting at truck stops all across Iowa, waiting for the weather to clear to continue towards their final destination.

On the bright side though, the groundhog did not see his shadow. Hope Punxsutawney Phil is right and spring comes early. Happy Groundhog Day!