Types and Benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking Systems

A GPS fleet tracking system helps you track the whereabouts of your fleet of vehicles and much more! It entails the use of a vehicle tracking device and software to manage and monitor the fleet.

Types of GPS Fleet Tracking Systems

Active – An active GPS tracking system, mainly used for commercial purposes, is a real-time system that automatically sends information on the GPS device to a central tracking portal or system in real-time as it happens.

Passive – A passive GPS tracking system monitors the location of the vehicle, stores its data on journeys based on certain types of events. This data is usually stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, which can be downloaded on a computer, later, for analysis.

Benefits of the GPS Fleet Tracking System

1. Saves time – A proper GPS fleet tracking system can help the fleet of vehicles avoid more congested roads, real time!
2. Reduces expenses – A good fleet management system will reduce,
   1. Operating costs by helping the fleet of vehicles avail the best and shortest routes, thereby reducing fuel consumption, avoiding overtime costs, etc.
   2. Maintenance costs, as the GPS units come equipped with advanced telematics features that can monitor engine oil, the overall health of your vehicle, etc. This saves you money and time as you don’t have to spend money by taking your vehicles to a mechanic for routine inspection.
3. Minimize Insurance Costs – If your fleet of vehicles has GPS tracking systems, insurance companies give special discounts.
4. Improves Safety – A GPS fleet tracking system improves the safety of your fleet by monitoring in real-time. It also makes sure there is proper two-way communication between the fleet managers and the drive.

You can even disable a vehicle in your fleet if you feel something is wrong.

Mobile Mark’s antennas for your GPS Fleet Tracking System

Mobile Mark is a leading supplier of communication antennas to global markets, It offers antennas from 138 MHz to 9 GHz. Applications include GPS, WiFi, 3G Cellular GSM/CDMA, 4G LTE, LTE-A, XLTE, ISM, UHF, and RFID. Mobile Mark’s antennas are reasonably priced and address a lot of your GPS fleet tracking system problems. For more information, call or email Mobile Mark, today!

About Mobile Mark, Inc.

Mobile Mark, Inc., an antenna manufacturing company, designs and manufactures site, mobile, device, embedded and covert antennas for 137 MHz – 9 GHz. Applications include GPS Tracking & Fleet Management, Cellular GSM/CDMA, LTE, WiMAX, WiFi, RFID, Public Safety, Military and Machine-to-Machine (M2M). Engineering and custom design services are available. Mobile Mark’s global headquarters, which includes a manufacturing plant and research facilities, are located near Chicago, IL. An additional manufacturing and sales facility is located near Birmingham, UK. Further information on Mobile Mark’s Antennas can be found on their website: www.mobilemark.com.