How to Choose a GPS for Your Fleet

It is well established that GPS is the best tool for managing a vehicle fleet. But the market can feel overwhelming with so many technology features available, turning the choice into real chaos. Fortunately, there is a guide like this one to help you with the task. 

In fact, at HUNTER we use it ourselves, because every day we advise prospective customers on the features available so they can make the best choice.  So if you want to stop worrying about how to choose a GPS for your fleet, read on to see what you should evaluate. 

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What are the most important factors when choosing a GPS?

1. It offers software to complement the GPS

Although location tracking is usually why people start looking for a GPS, today you can get much more. Vehicle GPS now comes with platforms that add many more features. 

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With a GPS monitoring platform, you can optimize fleet management using location data, for example by creating vehicle movement reports, setting up different types of alerts, monitoring driving habits, and creating geofences,  among other things.

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2. It includes customer service and technical support 

Using a GPS monitoring system can present some challenges at first. That is why it is very important to have a support service that lets you use the GPS system without interrupting or disrupting your cargo or transportation operations. 

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That is the role of the Hunter Track Help Desk, which operates 24/7 and provides support for installation, configuration, periodic follow-up, and maintenance. 

3. It is flexible  

A business is always growing or changing. For that reason, a GPS monitoring system must be flexible enough to adapt to the customer's changing needs whenever necessary. Our HUNTER team will assist you if you add more vehicles or want to request additional features for your service.

Tips for choosing the best GPS system

1. Determine your fleet's needs

A vehicle fleet varies depending on the type of business. There are fleets of motorcycles, trucks, construction equipment, taxis, or delivery vehicles, and each one operates in its own unique way. 

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All of this information will help you select the features the GPS Monitoring Platform needs to provide to meet the customer's needs.

2. Check the GPS features

The GPS Monitoring Platform should include essential features to optimize your fleet management. Here are a few: 

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• Detailed reports: reports let you accurately see how drivers behave and everything that happens during each trip. 
• Fuel consumption control: given how important and expensive fuel is, this feature is always worth having. It lets you spot unauthorized variations.
• Alerts: alerts are a key element that makes it easier to supervise your staff and vehicle assets. They can be configured for many reasons, tailored to the information the customer needs.

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3. Make sure you choose a provider with technical support 

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Technical support is essential to ensure the GPS always works perfectly. At HUNTER, we offer customer service and technical support through our 24-hour Help Desk. We are here to assist you with any questions, additional requests, platform configuration, and training.

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You will find all of the factors mentioned above in our GPS Monitoring System, Hunter Track. Our professionals are experts in this technology, so they can make the best recommendations for the type of fleet your company has. 

To see for yourself, just take the first step and contact us at 809.620.2002 or visit our website. There you can request a completely free quote with no obligation to buy.