Rocky Mountain Tracking

All of us need to be concerned with doing what we can do preserve our planet and the environment, but if you operate a business that is specifically tied to environmental issues, you have to be even more concerned.

Yes, the idea of being “green” gets tossed around so much it is in danger of becoming a cliche, but you shouldn’t let this stop you from doing all that you can to be energy efficient. The cars and trucks that we drive do use a lot of fuel and emit a lot of toxins into the air.

No one is asking you to give up cars altogether or that you make your employees walk everywhere they need to go to conduce business, but you can make better use of your company’s vehicles. By using GPS vehicle tracking, you can streamline routes and make sure that your company vehicles are not being used wastefully.

Any driving habits that waste gas also waste money and can contribute to environmental damage.. A GPS tracking device can alert you to the amount of time your drivers spend idling and speeding and to the number of sudden stops they make. Granted, they may be doing some of these things with the idea that they are being efficient and getting the job done. And if tasks are being completed within a reasonable time frame, you may never be aware of the fuel being wasted or the amount of carbons being emitted. And just think: the wasteful habits of one driver are multiplied many times over if you have a large fleet of vehicles. Installing GPS tracking devices on the vehicles that you and others in your business or household drive could really be an eye-opener.

It is hard to count your footsteps if you don’t know where you are going. A GPS tracking device can provide a comprehensive record of where your employees are going and when. There are times when you think that you are sending people out on the most expedient routes and really you are not. It is not just the roads they take that matter, but also the time. There are certain times of the day when it doesn’t make sense to take certain highways. GPS tracking devices  can give you the information you need to make changes that will not only be better for the environment, but better for your bottom line as well.

If you run a small business, you may have noticed that some of your colleagues have put up ‘Out of Business’ signs and you certainly don’t want to join their ranks. There are things you can do to make sure that you do not have to take this step.

People often speak about cutting costs, but sometimes what they are referring to are one-time drastic measures. Truly effective cost-cutting is a sustained effort. If you are continually keeping the budget in balance, it is possible to avoid have to slash it in big ways because the ends won’t meet.

One respected research firm has recently released a report about what businesses are doing to stay afloat. The firm’s research found that more and more companies are turning to GPS tracking as a way to stay in the black. Using GPS vehicle tracking technology is an example of one way for an organization to enact a continuous cost-cutting measure. And this makes perfect sense. If you are making sure that your vehicles are used in the most efficient way possible, you will save money on a constant basis. In fact, one operations manager interviewed for an article about the report said that his company saved tens of thousands of dollars the very first year that they installed GPS tracking devices on their vehicles.

A tracking device not only helps you cut costs, it also will help you improve your response time and enhance your customer service By knowing where your vehicles at all times on a real time map, dispatchers can easily send the nearest vehicle when a new job arises.  This saves both money and time.

Good customer service is always important, even more so now that people are holding onto their money. Customers will be reluctant to give you their dollars if they are not going to get their money’s worth. You want to make sure you give them a reason to keep coming back. You also want their experience with your company to be a smooth one so they will recommend you to others.

Rocky Mountain Tracking takes this approach. This is why we offer comprehensive customer support for all of the products that we sell. If you have questions about using one of our GPS tracking devices, do not hesitate to give us a call. We don’t just sell you a tracking device and wish you well. We’re there for you if you need assistance.

It has been proven that keeping track of your movements can work wonders for people who want to change their habits. Keeping a food diary helps keep dieters from getting off-track. And GPS tracking can help drivers keep track of their habits. This was the argument made in an article in Western New York newspaper that is not trying to hide its support for one county’s bid to use GPS tracking.

The county executive and county legislator want to install GPS tracking devices on county cars and trucks. Of course they cannot make this decision on their own; they still have to get the approval of the county control board.

One of their main arguments in favor of installing the GPS devices is that the system could net taxpayers in that county about $400,000 in savings on fuel, plus about $150,000 in savings on vehicle maintenance. Using GPS to drive vehicles more efficiently means that they will not be put through so much wear and tear so quickly. This will also save money because you will have to replace vehicles less often. This is important to governments and businesses that need to stay under budget and make the most of the resources they already have.

Now that gas costs have been inflated and don’t seem like they will return to previous levels, this is an important investment. You will be pleasantly surprised to find just how quickly a fleet tracking system will pay for itself.

Another strong bargaining chip is the fact that the county will also be able to seriously reduce its carbon footprint. Since this county is in an area of the country that faces severe weather at times, they do not want to do more to contribute to the climate changes that being environmentally irresponsible can bring.

Municipalities and businesses all over the country have found that installing GPS tracking devices on their vehicle fleets has made a big difference.  Has GPS tracking brought savings to your business or municipality? Let us know by leaving a comment. We’d love to hear from you.

Officials in one town in New York state forecast that they will save $130,000 per year if their plans to monitor driving habits and vehicle usage get approved as they hope.

By installing GPS tracking units in vehicles and boats, town officials were able to pinpoint unproductive transportation routes. And no, the phrase “unproductive transportation routes” does not refer to employees goofing off or going to unauthorized places using taxpayer dollars. It refers to employees simply being unaware of more efficient routes they could have taken to get the job done. With GPS tracking, managers were made aware and they were able to re-direct employees to routes that saved time, gas and money.

GPS tracking really can help your organization to improve response time and customer service. Since you will know where your vehicles at all times on a real time map, your dispatchers can easily send the nearest vehicle when a new job arises. They will not have to call around and try to figure out who is where or have to calculate who will be able to get to a site fastest. This saves both money and time.

It is true that we have just recently seen a little relief in gas prices, but don’t be fooled. Prices are still quite high and gas will still take an unexpected bite out of your budget if you don’t enact measure to taper fuel costs.

Visit Rocky Mountain Tracking to learn more about fleet management. You can save on time and fuel and you may be able to eliminate some of your paperwork by installing GPs tracking units on your company’s or municipality’s vehicles.

Students on one college campus in North Carolina will find that GPS tracking can help them get to class on time–even when they don’t drive.

This is because their school has heard their cries of frustration about being able to predict the accuracy of the bus system. Even when they get to a stop on time, there is always the possibility that a bus is running early or late. The buses do their best to stick to a schedule. But as anyone who has tried to just keep themselves on a schedule knows, variables you cannot control change your plans.

Students can now go online and see a map that shows their buses location in real-time. This will help them to plan better and ensure that they will not miss their transportation.

Your business may not include transporting students. And you may not want to give your clients access to exactly where your vehicles are. However, you can use GPS tracking to keep your clients more informed. By tracking your vehicles, you can have a dispatch person call to let customers know that an employee will arrive soon. By using GPS tracking to keep up with your fleet, you can also handle the unexpected. Knowing where your vehicles are will allow you to assign last-minute runs to the nearest vehicle.

This kind of planning power will increase productivity and make your business more efficient. You can save time, money and gas with GPS tracking. Visit Rocky Mountain Tracking on the web to learn more.

We hear a lot about GPS tracking being used by people traveling in cars, be they for personal or business use. But can GPS tracking be of any assistance to people who travel by bus?

The answer to that is an emphatic yes. Anyone who has spent time waiting for a bus, be it in the cold, in the heat, or even in good weather knows that is truly an exercise knows it is an exercise in patience.

One city in Illinois has decided to put GPS tracking to use in a way that may increase customer satisfaction with the transit system. Bus riders can track buses on certain routes by logging on to the transit authority website. That way, they will know when they need to get to the bus stop. They don’t have to spend quite so much time in anxious anticipation.

You may not have a fleet of city buses at your disposal, but that does not mean that you cannot use GPS tracking to increase customer satisfaction. Of course, depending on your line of work, you may or may not want customers to actually be able to have access of information on the exact whereabouts of your company vehicles. But you can use GPS tracking to better alert customers to when an employee will arrive. They will appreciate knowing and it will allow them to be better prepared. By using GPS tracking, you can make sure your employees and products arrive promptly, if not earlier. This is sure to make your customers happy and bring many happy returns.

In the past, we’ve talked about how GPS devices can help employers keep track of employees. And we’ve also discussed how GPS tracking technology is being used in the game of golf.

Well, now we can report that the worlds of GPS tracking, employee negligence and the game of golf have collided.

One city in Illinois gave its employees cell phones with GPS tracking capabilities with the aim of improving productivity.  Tracking devices were also installed on city trucks. The city was clear about this being the purpose for providing the cell phones. Even so, employees are apt to forget that they have such a device. Or, they may not be fully aware of how such devices actually work.

One of this city’s superintendents is now on administrative leave because he was tracked to a golf course when he was supposed to be at work. The matter is still under investigation.

As an employer, we know that you certainly are not looking to catch employees being dishonest. However, using GPS tracking devices can help route out unproductive employees. A GPS tracking device can explain why certain things just aren’t getting done in a timely fashion.

On the other hand, the information that you get with a GPS tracking system could be used to find star employee too. Your GPS tracking devices  can inform you about which employees are doing what they are supposed to do and showing up at the right place, at the right time. You probably already know who does a good job, but now you’ll have additional proof.

In the last post, we looked at some of the ways that GPS fleet tracking could improve productivity and save money. There are still even more reasons to use GPS tracking to keep up with your fleet of vehicles.

Asset Protection
Many people use a GPS tracking device as a way to secure their personal vehicle. This same principle applies to a fleet of vehicles used for commercial purposes. GPS devices that were primarily purchased for fleet tracking can provide the same protection to your company cars and trucks as they do for a personal vehicle. If an unauthorized user takes one of your vehicles, you will be able to track it using your GPS tracking system. It is likely that you’ll find it before the police do. Then you can give them the information and let them help you get your property back.

Lower Insurance Costs
You may be eligible to receive Lower Insurance Rates by up to 35%. Many insurance companies offer discounted premiums for vehicles that have a Real Time GPS system. Insurance companies recognize the ways in which GPS tracking systems can improve safety and make drivers more responsible. They are willing to reward companies who put these kinds of measures in place.

Tax Incentives
There are some tax breaks available to businesses that purchase GPS tracking devices and other equipment under the 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus Act. Of course there is a depreciation schedule involved, but it is well worth it to look into what tax breaks you can get. You’ll need to do some research to make certain that your business qualifies.

If part of your business involves delivering or renting any type of equipment or if your employees must travel and use valuable equipment, it really is paramount that you know where your assets are and that you be able to retrieve them if need be. You probably already have a system in place to keep track of what has gone where, but you can still use GPS tracking systems as a backup.

Measuring at about three inches, the PT-200 GPS device can be your eyes and travel with your assets when you cannot be there. It is so small that it can easily be hidden and works so well that you will wonder how you did without it.

This little GPS tracking device can aid in the tracking, security, and if necessary, recovery of your assets in real time or on demand. It even works in hard to reach places, such as inside trailers and deep inside closed packages. And it does all of this without using an external antenna.

The PT-200 gives notification when its battery is low, so you never have to guess. At the same time it has such a long battery life–running continuously for 10-21 days–that you will not have to worry about needing to change the batteries all that often.

When you use more than one PT-200, you will get color-coded history reports for each package.

In addition to using the PT-200 to track valuable assets and packages, you can also use it to keep track of your pets. Using the PT-200 with the PT-200 Pet Collar, ensures the safety your animal friend.

Click here to learn more about the versatile PT-200 GPS.

There are so many benefits to GPS tracking for businesses. When you manage your fleet with a GPS tracking system, you can save on fuel costs and other expenses that are related to vehicle maintenance. More efficient use of vehicles is one way to keep money in the coffers and reduce waste and needless expenses.

Another way that GPS tracking can enhance productivity is that it also makes good use of employee time. When you know where you are going and when you are able to plan better and make your routes and stops coordinate with the flow of traffic. You can even change course quickly if it is necessary. Let’s say that you find that you need to contact a driver and have them vary the route or make an extra stop for some reason—with A GPS tracking system you’ll know exactly where your drivers are and you’ll know who would be the best person to make the extra stop. You don’t have to call several employees to figure out who is where, with a GPS tracking system that keeps up with a driver in real time, you’ll know.

You’ll also know where an employee is in case of an emergency. Serious emergencies probably don’t occur too often, but it is good to know how to get a hold of someone or how to get to them if the unforeseen does happen. The safety and well-being of your employees is very important, since they are your most valuable asset. A GPS tracking system will help you to ensure that all is well.