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By James Neely

GPS vehicle tracking systems are in the headlines of news stories across the world. The positive benefits of using these systems is well documented, but the practical application side of things gives insight into where they are making their highest impact.

These stories underscore the importance of obtaining and implementing a GPS Tracking system into your business.

GPS = Accountability & Efficiency

First, from Pueblo, Colorado comes a story about the use of a GPS Tracking systems on school bus fleet operations. Not only are they using the system to monitor in near real-time the bus routes and driving activities, but also they will be requiring students to use a card to swipe as they enter or leave a bus in order to verify where they got on or off a given route. This will provide instant monitoring in case and incident should occur. Authorities can be notified immediately with the location of the bus as well as the number of students aboard at the time. The GPS Tracking system will also help avoid students from getting off at the wrong stop or location.

Second, we have a story of a man who stole a courier van that contained a GPS Tracking system. This occurred in England and underscores the importance of being able to monitor at all times where assets are located. This gives operations better control over the whereabouts at all times. Also, being able to recover a vehicle almost instantly helps you be able to get back to business and keep profitability your highest priority.

Next, there is a move afoot on a federal level for legislation called “The Standup Act” to be enacted that would tighten up licensing requirements for teenagers. In connection with this effort the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted research that underscores the fact that a GPS Tracking system helps reign in poor driving habits by teen drivers.

Finally, in a seemingly obscure application, a GPS device is being added to an asthma inhaler. The practical uses are yet to be fully realized, but the unit detects trends in usage as well as time and location reporting.

These underscore the importance and acceptance of GPS Tracking systems in culture. It is almost expected to find these in situations where security and performance issues are supremely important. The role that they play and the discussions surrounding privacy will continue as well. But one thing is sure: GPS vehicle tracking systems are here to stay and they are making life better for everyone.