Now-a-days the GPS tracking systems are being used for making the system perform effectively. The main features that make the system more popular are:
- Location of the data: Vehicles information or the fleet information about the location can be found out easily using this type of tracking system. Exact longitudes, latitudes and even the temperature there can also be determined using this GPS tracking systems. Which in turn saves lot of time and money by using a central administration which is used for tracking the assets.
- Calculating the speed: Speed i.e. distance traveled in a certain time period is calculated easily. If the distance traveled is less than the actual distance to be traveled then it gives an alarm sound cross checking the distance and the time and indicates the driver.
- Direction tracking: Even the direction tracking can be easily done. You can check out whether the direction in which it is traveling is correct or not. It sends information to the server at which direction it is traveling i.e. either north or south or east or west.
- Geofence use: This method is used to check even the borders. Generally there will be a boundary created by the owner which should not be crossed. If the boundary is crossed then the owner will be alerted. Then the alerted owner will send information via either emails or via message to alert the driver not to cross the boundary.
- Fastest speed report: Each and every vehicle’s fastest speed can be determined using the GPS.
- Alerts: Alerts are sent with the date and even the time. Alerts are sent based upon the operation. Alerts are sent if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit then the alert is sent to the driver.
- History of the vehicles: A record of the data related to the all vehicle or single vehicle is maintained. An excel sheet is prepared to compare the performance of all the employees. Wasting time can also be noted using this data.
- Idle report: Idling means the wastage of the fuel. Idling can be reduced by checking out which vehicle is idle.
- Accumulated mileage intervals: An alert is sent if it is 3000 miles, 5000 miles as a reminder to performance maintenance.
Even the information about the land marks is given to the drivers and also if there is any problem regarding the roads i.e. if the roads are under construction that type of information is also given to the driver.