Fleet tracking isn’t just for transportation services anymore. Construction fleet vehicles are a massive investment and an important resource for building and construction businesses. Theft prevention, fuel usage, maintenance scheduling, and workers safety are all concerns fleet managers must monitor closely and keep up-to-date to increase operational efficiency.
With GPS tracking and fleet management software, fleet managers can track a construction fleet vehicles’ locations and vehicle performance diagnostics to help safeguard their valuable assets in real time.
Construction fleet vehicle theft seems like an unlikely occurrence due to their large size and weight, but heavy equipment theft results in $1 billion in lost product each year. Discovering the theft days later, if it happened over the weekend, and a lack of a VIN can make locating the stolen vehicle near impossible.
An effective solution for construction fleet vehicle theft prevention is utilizing GPS tracking devices and fleet management software. Modern GPS software applications allow fleet managers to use geofencing technology to set virtual boundaries that correspond with real-world geographic locations. Whenever tagged construction fleet vehicles leave or enter these designated zones, the fleet manager receives automated alerts via text or email. Certain Rastrac tracking devices even come equipped with a starter disabler function that prevents starter ignition during set hours, and can prevent the construction vehicle from turning on once it has been turned off.
Delays due to equipment vehicle breakdowns decrease operational efficiency. Want to know whether your construction fleet vehicles are in good working condition and safe to use? By installing a fleet tracking device into your vehicle’s dashboard, it can connect to the onboard diagnostics system to monitor and accurately report on the condition of your construction vehicle’s assets.
Implementing preventative maintenance strategies helps to reduce the cost of onsite mechanical failures by addressing maintenance issues before they become expensive repairs. With construction fleet tracking solutions, fleet management can receive up-to-date information on:
Hours of operation,
Engine mileage,
Fleet vehicle inspection dates,
Oil and fuel changes, and
Fuel usage levels.
Fueling construction fleet vehicles is one of the biggest expenses for construction businesses. Unnecessary fuel consumption occurs from a combination of:
Excessive idling,
Poor driving habits like hard acceleration and braking speeds, and
Improper maintenance scheduling.
Improve the operational efficiency of your construction fleet vehicles by integrating fleet tracking solutions into your fleet management practices. Help your construction business make the most of its investment by using Rastrac’s fleet management software and selection of GPS tracking devices to monitor vehicle performance and increase the safety of your construction assets.
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