When should you get a GPS for your business vehicles?

So, you are thinking about getting a GPS for your business vehicle but your not quite sure what a GPS is or if you need GPS technology.The answer to what GPS is, is a Global Positioning System that can give you up to the minute information about when your business vehicles are.Current GPS tracking devices allow you to pinpoint a vehicle to with in 33 feet of its exact location.They also allow you to determine what other devices are close to that point, in case you need to send another vehicle to that location.The location is updated between every 2 minutes to every 15 minutes depending on the GPS and the setting and no matter what the update time, you can use the GPS to track speed.

Whether or not you need the GPS technology is a matter of what type of business you run and how important up to the minute information is.Obviously, if you don't have any business vehicles, you won't be interested in GPS.However, if you do have business vehicles, it is convenient to know where those vehicles are.If you spend much making calls out to drivers to find out where they are, it's time for a GPS system.Also, if you spend much time trying to convince angry customers that their orders are on the way, it's time for a GPS system.

If you are in the business of transporting people, the time for you to get a GPS tracking system was yesterday.From cab companies to limousine services, it is absolutely crucial to your business to be able to pinpoint the location and destination of each driver.By knowing where your drivers are you will be able to respond more quickly to requests for pick-ups, you will also know exactly where to send help should that become necessary.

If you deliver goods you should also consider getting a GPS tracking system.Letting your customers know exactly when they can expect a shipment of whatever it is you deliver is a great step in customer service.You can also let people know exactly when their repair people are going to show up.Now more rescheduling because your repair guy showed up when the homeowner had stepped out.

Right now, GPS technology is not that common in business vehicles.You can get a leg up on the competition by installing your GPS system now and having the advantage of knowing where your shipments are when the competition is only guessing.If you have ever used a tracking service to find out where your shipment was, you will appreciate the services the GPS have to offer.You will also appreciate GPS if you have ever worried about logistics of delivery or where a particular driver was at a particular time.

Even if you don't make deliveries, you might consider installing GPSs on company cars that are used for business.You want to give your employees the trust that they deserve, however, there are employees that might need "big-brother" to keep an eye on them a little.Using a GPS system, you will be able to make sure that all of the uses of company vehicles are for company business. You can even track speeders and help prevent needless gas consumption, tickets, and wear and tear on the car.Don't let your employees go joy riding in the company car.Just the presence of a GPS system will be enough to deter unauthorized use of the company car.

The bottom line is that you should probably get a GPS system as soon as you are able to afford one.Fortunately, you can equip all vehicles for a one-time price of about $300 per vehicle; about as much as a mid-grade CD player costs!