Fleet Tracking in 2020
As the world wakes up and lockdown is now gradually being loosened, you’ve no doubt been hearing a lot of the phrase ’the new normal’. Even though businesses, services, pubs, and restaurants are opening up again, for any of us that have ventured out and seen the restrictions in place just to order a pint, it’s quickly become clear that we will not be going back to our old way of life any time soon.
Therefore, we are all having to make amendments in both our personal and professional lives in order to ensure a harmonious and safe environment for us all.
We’ve come this far and I think we should be incredibly proud of how we have all complied with legislation and restrictions. Although frustrating and stressful it has been to see our earning ability plummet, we have all understood that this has all been for the greater good.
However, now that we are venturing out again it’s important that we are effective in striking a balance, by allowing our businesses to function without risking health, safety, or another lockdown situation.
So what does this mean for companies with staff on the road, and how is the More Fleet tracking system helping companies survive and thrive in the ‘new normal’?
FLEET TRACKING SYSTEM IN 2020
What makes MoreFleet the best fleet tracking system in 2020?
3 MONTHS FREE TRACKING
A fleet tracking system is no longer just an optional helpful tool. If you want to both remain competitive in your industry and keep up with expected customer service standards, a fleet system is now an essential tool.
Emerging out of lockdown, and wanting to make up for the lost time is the focus of all companies.
A fleet system will help fast track your earning/saving ability - however, it’s a catch-22 scenario, as although you will be aware of the benefits, the several long months of being forced to close your company doors means we are all prioritising money coming in, opposed to out!
This is why More Fleet has been made available with the first 3 months tracking absolutely free.
We know that the quicker you can implement the More fleet tracking system, the quicker you can streamline your fleet activity. You will see your overheads decrease and your earning ability escalate from day one.
Let’s just get your fleet running more efficiently, and worry about the details later!
MONTHLY ROLLING CONTRACT
Continuing on the same thread, it’s been an unnerving experience for all of us, realising how both personal and professional life can change so drastically in a matter of days!
The world has pretty much been turned upside down, and our generation have never experienced so much uncertainty.
For the first time in our lifetime, none of us can confidently predict what the future may have in store for us over the next few years, months or even weeks!
Therefore, committing long term to any service is now something that companies are extremely hesitant to do.
The good news is that the More Fleet Tracking System is a rolling monthly subscription with no contracts or minimum term commitment.
If you suddenly do not need the fleet service in place, you can freeze or stop your payments at any time.
This gives you that breathing space and flexibility that companies have always wanted in their fleet tracking system.
SELF-INSTALL TRACKING UNITS
The self-install 'Fleet-In-A-Box' option has all the features and benefits of MoreFleet, but requires no specialist engineer installation - allowing you to uphold social distancing rules.
There have been constant accusations of hypocrisy and contradictions with regards to social distancing rules and where and when they have applied or upheld.
But the fact is that any loosening of restrictions has been calculated decisions, with the intention to start pumping some life back into the economy.
This means that we are not yet out of the woods, so any circumstances where interaction can be minimised or eliminated altogether is advisable.
For those companies that need to social distance, or would like to minimise interaction then why not check out our ‘Fleet-In-A-Box’ option. You can order directly online and could have your fleet running as soon as tomorrow!
This is why the ‘Fleet-In-A-Box’ service means your fleet tracking devices are delivered straight to you.
These particular units are either ‘plug-and-play’ OBD port trackers or 2-wire tracking devices that clip directly on to the vehicle battery.
There is no specialist installation needed, your tracking devices attach in seconds and begin tracking straight away.
Of course, if you would prefer our engineers to fully install hardwired tracking devices in to your vehicles, then our Installs Team are running at normal service, fully covering every UK postcode.
Our engineers are fully up to date with government guidelines, and sanitise any area that they come in to contact with - as well as practicing social distancing with clients.
REAL-TIME FLEET TRACKING
Now that companies are minimising unnecessary operation from offices/ depots, you may now be going several weeks at a time without seeing staff, with them now leaving for appointments directly from home.
Being able to view all movement and activity takes out any guesswork, helps you co-ordinate infield and will automatically document time-sheets/shift reports.
Knowing which staff are in which vehicle will also now be essential, and monitoring that they do not deviate from their set routes will help to minimise the risk of them either coming in to contact with Covid-19 or spreading any contamination.
If a member of your staff test positive at any stage you will be able to review which vehicles and staff were on-site at the same time, or have come into proximity.
Without this visibility of your fleet at all times, you are blind to their actions, and so restricted in how you can maximise the earning ability, as well as knowing if your fleet costs are spiralling unnecessarily.
By not taking control you are putting limitations on your company’s growth, adding extra work and potentially losing credibility through limited visibility of your company’s activity in-field.
AUTOMATED REPORTS
Anything that can help keep overheads to a minimum right now can be the difference maker in a company’s ability to stay afloat.
This can be true at any time, but after months of being forced to cease trading, spending a penny more than needed is currently too much!
With Fuel Efficiency and Driver Behaviour Reports at the ready you will easily and instantly see if unnecessary levels of fuel are being used - or if vehicles are being used out of hours without permission.
Your Driver Behaviour Report clearly shows you if any of your drivers are idling (one of the biggest wastes of fuel) for extended periods, and even the costs incurred through bad behaviour such as speeding and harsh braking quickly adds up across your whole fleet.
Just these savings alone can make the More Fleet tracking system worthwhile!
As we all tepidly emerge back out in to the world, it’s more important than ever that we prioritise the health and safety of our staff, customers, ourselves and our families... as well as the rest of the world!
It has become clear how all of our small actions are interlinked globally. It is therefore all of our responsibilities to do everything within our own domains to minimise the risk of damaging the health of others and the economy.
During such uncertain times, MoreFleet stands firm as the ‘new normal’ in fleet tracking.
Take a further look at how More Fleet can help make the next few months and years easier, more productive, and more lucrative for your company’s fleet.
Contact our friendly team any time.
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Trackershop's Installs Team covers the whole of the UK, and offer express installation in every UK postcode.
Due to the amount of engineers that we have on the road, we can fully install your fleet tracking system within 1-3 working days. Even if you need installation in multiple locations.
Installing a tracker is becoming increasingly more common practice for vehicle owners. The reason that insurance companies typically request for a Thatcham approved tracker to be installed, instead of other aftermarket trackers available is due to the impressive recovery rate that Thatcham approved trackers have, with some Thatcham companies such as Tracker UK boasting a 96% recovery rate. All Thatcham approved trackers are installed covertly in different areas of a vehicle keeping thieves on their toes, unlike trackers that are installed at the factory which are all installed in the same position in the vehicle.
There are various factors that determine whether installing a car tracker will lead to a direct reduction in your insurance policy. Typically if your vehicle is valued over around £20,000 then your insurance company are likely to honour a reduction in your policy, however this is subjective to the insurance underwriter. Of course it’s in their own interest to protect their investment when insuring you and with the proven theft recovery rates that Thatcham approved trackers have, you will find that the vast majority insurers will side to offering you the discount and in some cases insisting that they are mandatory for you to be insured for theft. Since the staggering increase in vehicle relay thefts – it isn’t just down to the value of the vehicle, if you have a certain model of vehicle such as a Range Rover, regardless of whether it’s over £20,00 or not insurance companies are stipulating that this is a mandatory requirement to obtain your policy.
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