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Most Effective Ways to Track School Buses

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  Telematics solutions are used globally in different fields. From industrial fleet to school bus tracker, monitoring systems are deployed everywhere. The student’s safety is a big point of concern during school transportation. Due to this reason, they make use of bus trackers and monitoring software. It helps school management to get real-time updates about the motion status and location of the bus. The school bus tracking system has become the need of the hour for educational institutes. With the introduction of new telematics advancements, the transportation has become more efficient and safe. Some of the best ways to track school buses will be discussed in this blog. Different methods for effective school bus tracking: 1. Live Tracking: Live tracking is essential to remain aware of the latest updates on the status of the bus. From moving and parking status to ignition ON/OFF, you can get all the information through live monitoring. The modern monitoring software provide the complet

How to Familiarize Your Staff with GPS Tracking Software

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  One of the biggest challenges for fleet companies is introducing GPS tracking software to their employees. If the staff has a good knowledge of the software, they can monitor the fleet activities better. Every employee linked to the operations should be aware of the tracking software's working. When everyone is familiar with the software, there is a lesser probability of errors.    Businesses adopt different measures to familiarize their staff with the tracking solutions. Some rely on workshops, while others conduct training sessions to do so. Let us look into the most effective ways to introduce a GPS system to the employees.   Introduce the Purpose: Firstly, it is essential to introduce the system's purpose to the employees. Inform them about the key performance indicators (KPIs) you want to achieve. It will help them understand the importance of the software, and they will try to put in more effort to understand it. When the employees are aware of all the goals b

Everything You Should Know About White Label GPS Tracking Software

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  The Telematics world has a lot of innovations happening every day. From exceptional internet speeds to state-of-the-art tracking devices, advancements are taking place in every aspect. White label GPS tracking software is one thing creating a lot of buzz in the market right now. It allows a company to use all the desired features of the monitoring system with their personalized branding.    In the beginning, white labeling was rare to find in the market. However, its growing popularity compelled more companies to offer it and now it is easily available. There are many aspects to discuss about the white label system, and this blog will discuss them in detail.    What does a white label GPS tracking software offer?                         Personalized Domain: A company can use a domain name or subdomain of their liking in the URL of marketing and client dashboards. Usually, the service provider's domain is used, whereas the reseller does URL masking for branding purpo

Buying Fleet Vehicles-Everything you need to know

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  Many businesses deal with a commercial fleet ranging from car rental companies to industries. In addition to fleet management systems, vehicles (units) play a huge role in overall profitability. An efficient group of automobiles can perform more tasks in less time, enhancing productivity. Therefore it is integral to select the fleet carefully. Although the requirements vary from business to business, the basic things to look for remain the same. For example, the fleet creation has some SOPs and they are followed everywhere. We will let you know about the important aspects to consider before buying fleet vehicles in this blog.   Things to consider before buying a vehicle: Keep the purpose in mind: Every unit selected in a commercial fleet has an intended use. It is essential to keep that in mind before buying or leasing. For example, if the intended use is transportation, you require trailer trucks or something of that sort. As a manager, you should do extensive research on al

Everything You Need To Know About Flotilla Iot Mobile Apps

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  Flotilla IoT is an innovative end-to-end fleet management system designed to facilitate businesses inconvenient transportation. It encompasses all the aspects of fleet operations, including vehicle tracking, maintenance, fuel management, driver monitoring, etc. Flotilla IoT offers a simple and easy-to-use design and all the required features to meet the new-age telematics needs.  One of the most popular features of Flotilla IoT software is mobile monitoring. It is done with the help of two mobile apps, FX tracker and Flotilla IoT. In this blog, we will discuss them in detail.  FX Tracker: FX Tracker is a real-time vehicle tracking app available for both Android and IOS. It is integrated with the Flotilla IoT software to monitor the location and movement status of the units. You can download the app from Google Play Store and IOS App Store. Although the main functionality of the app is live tracking, it offers some other features that are given as follows: Addition of Unique

What are Fleet Inspections-Why Are They So Important

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  Maintenance is one of the critical components of fleet operations. It keeps the fleet in good condition so that they can contribute to the profitability of the business. The managers carry out preventive maintenance to prevent any long-lasting and costly repairs. Modern vehicle tracking system helps them a lot in doing so.  The importance of inspections in maintenance is undeniable. They are necessary to examine the working of every vehicle to ensure safe trips. In this blog, we will discuss the fleet inspections and their importance in detail. What are Fleet Inspections? Fleet inspections are the examination of all the vehicles included in the fleet to check their fitness. There are various types of inspections ranging from pre-trip brief ones to detailed ones. They are an integral part of a fleet manager’s job and cannot be underestimated.  Why are they important? The inspections are the mandatory practice for the managers and an essential element of preventive maintenance. They pl

History of GPS and its role in fleet management

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  Out of all the inventions of the last century, GPS is amongst the most innovative ones. The first satellite, Sputnik I, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 to study earth from space. It was the era of the Cold War between the USA and Russia, and the former took it as a security threat. Therefore, the USA also started to work on satellite technology to compete with its rival. GPS technology has evolved a lot over the years and has found many applications. It has become an integral part of the telematics industry. Modern fleet management systems use it to track and monitor vehicles. In this blog, we will look into GPS history and its role in fleet management. The Timeline of GPS Evolution: • The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik I, in 1957.  • The U.S. Navy built Transit Satellite System to track submarines in 1959. • The Aerospace Corporation completed a military study in 1969 that proved to be the groundwork for modern GPS technology. • U.S. launched the first N