Misconceptions about GPS Tracking device

GPS tracking system is an innovative invention in the world of technology. Now you can track whereabouts of your vehicle in just a matter of few seconds. You can even use it to navigate through a strange city. Nowadays GPS is available in all kinds of gadgets like cell phones, pens etc, other than gadgets are also used in automobiles to navigate routes or track your vehicles.

This system has become quite beneficial for companies who are dealing managing fleet of cars, like BPO‘s, taxi services, shipping services. This system helps in monitoring the vehicle location as well as drivers behaviour. This technology works in association with satellite system, mobile phone network and internet. It is network of 24 satellites that keep orbiting the earth 24hrs. These satellites keep transmitting signals about location of the vehicle without any interruption. This device receives signals and then the data is transmitted using a cellular network via internet to a remote computer where you can view all the information about the vehicle.

Installing a GPS tracking device is becoming necessary day by day as we keep hearing stories about accidents on unknown locations, thefts, robbery etc. But many of us find it useless to use this tracking device. Below are some misconception of people about GPS tracking device:-

·         We don’t have trust issues. We trust our employees completely – As an organization it is a good work ethic that you trust your employees and installing GPS is not about scrutinizing each and every move of your employee. This system is required to reduce the operational costs of the company and inefficiencies. GPS devices have proven to be effective for fleet management companies, as it has helped in reducing fuel costs, increase routing and dispatch efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, provide security to the drivers and increase response speed.

·         Difficult to install and use – It might look complex when seen first but later when you start gaining experience on it, you would realise how easy it is to do the jobs. Most of the GPS tracking software packages comprises of basic components like a tracking device, user interface that helps in displaying information about the vehicle. Both the installation and using the tracking system is quite simple.

·         Every GPS device is same – Though the actual work of a GPS system is provide location and other information about the vehicle but every GPS system is not the same. There are passive, active or combination of both the systems available in the market. The use of each device is also different. It all depends on your use of the tracking system.

·         Everyone can’t afford a tracking system – For any company costs does matter. There is an initial investment required in terms of hardware installation in each vehicle, a monthly fee and wireless services. But if you look at the end results you would realise the initial costs paid is not more than that of the operational costs you incur every month.

Therefore, look at the brighter side and install the GPS tracking device in your vehicle today.