Is vehicle tracking really worth it?

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Is vehicle tracking really worth it?

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There’s no doubt that effective vehicle tracking solutions can help businesses streamline operations, save costs, and keep drivers and vehicles safer. AT&T Fleet Complete does this through advanced GPS tracking software and IoT devices that track vehicles and assets in near real-time. This near real-time tracking combined with detailed yet intuitive reporting and auditing allows companies to help prevent unauthorized vehicle use, lower maintenance expenses, reduce fuel and insurance costs, lower a fleet’s carbon footprint, improve customer satisfaction and retention, and improve compliance with industry and government regulations.

Vehicle tracking provides tangible benefits, but how do you know if GPS tracking for fleet vehicles is worth it?

This guide will discuss:

  1. What is the difference between Fleet Tracker and Asset Tracker?
  2. What are the benefits of vehicle tracking?
  3. When is the best time to invest in a vehicle tracking solution?
  4. How does AT&T Fleet Complete pay for itself?
 

What is the difference between Fleet Tracker and Asset Tracker?

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AT&T Fleet Complete combines Fleet Tracker and Asset Tracker on a single web-based management portal. Fleet Tracker boosts the efficiency of vehicles in the fleet and transportation operations through near real-time, centralized tracking and management. Beyond the location of vehicles, Fleet Tracker provides insight into vehicle operational status, its availability, optimal route, and maintenance needs and history. Asset Tracker works in much the same way to protect high-value equipment, trailers, and storage containers from theft or possible misuse. Businesses can check on the status of assets at any time and get alerts of movement or unauthorized activity.

What are the benefits of vehicle tracking?

Knowing where all vehicles are located improves operations, saves costs, and helps keep drivers and equipment safe. Vehicle tracking allows companies to route deliveries through the most optimal route—avoiding traffic caused by congestion, accidents, or road maintenance. Fleet managers can also monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light exposure—information that could be vital to protecting sensitive or perishable cargo. Businesses can also monitor vehicle status, maintenance needs, and reckless driving—mitigating risk and insurance costs while helping to keep drivers and vehicles safe.

When is the best time to invest in a vehicle tracking solution?

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The best time to invest in asset tracking is the moment a company obtains a second vehicle or asset. Rolling out asset tracking at this early stage allows companies to scale their solution on-demand as their operations grow—adding assets and features as they are needed in a cost-efficient and manageable manner. Packages start at $1 per vehicle per day, are built to address a company’s unique GPS asset tracking management needs and come with a three-year warranty.

How does AT&T Fleet Complete pay for itself?

AT&T Fleet Complete enables digital transformation by automating previously manual tracking processes. Fleet managers don’t have to rely on drivers for critical information such as location, routing, and maintenance needs. Instead, the information is automatically sent from a GPS tracking device installed on vehicles in the field to a central management dashboard in real-time. Customers that use AT&T Fleet Complete report a Return on Investment (ROI) within two to five months through greater efficiency and productivity out of their fleets and transportation assets; a reduction in maintenance, fuel, and insurance costs; and improved safety and compliance.

The bottom line

  • AT&T Fleet Complete with Fleet Tracker boosts the efficiency of the fleet and transportation operations through near real-time, centralized vehicle tracking and management.
  • AT&T Fleet Complete enables digital transformation by automating previously manual tracking processes—eliminating operational overhead and human error.
  • AT&T Fleet Complete customers report an ROI within two to five months through greater efficiency and productivity out of their fleets; a reduction in maintenance, fuel, and insurance costs; and improved safety and compliance.
Reliable tracking solutions

Track and manage your fleet and assets

Fleet tracker

Improves visibility into fleet ops for vehicle location and performance status.

$14.99*
per unit/mo.
Asset tracker

Provide location and status updates for connected mobile assets of all types

$10**
per unit/mo.
*Includes 2MB of connectivity. Excludes taxes and fees. Terms and conditions may apply. One-time $25 hardware fee required.
**Includes hardware and 1MB of connectivity. Excludes taxes and fees. Terms and conditions may apply.