4 Top Features That Are A Must in a Vehicle Tracking Device

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The pace at which technology is advancing is amazing. Technology seems to be impacting every part of our lives. Given this, it is not surprising that vehicle tracking is a multi-million-dollar business now. Newer technologies are impacting this field almost every passing day. The developments in GPS tracking software have made the field all the more exciting. Make sure that you compare products of different vendors before you make your choice. While every vendor may be flaunting their own unique features, there are certain must have features that you should look for in a vehicle tracking device.

Integration between software
It is not surprising that vehicle tracking solutions that are loaded with features are the most preferred choice these days. However, this is usually true in the case of fleet management companies, who need to deal with several vehicles at a time. Fleet managers used to have a tough time taking care of all these vehicles. However, things have changed for the better now. All that they need to do is to pick up their smartphones and a few taps here and there could help them lead their entire fleet successfully. These are the days of software packages and transportation is a field which is no different. Several special packages have been developed in recent times for the transportation management. It is always recommended that the GPS tracking system that you purchase should be compatible with the external software packages. Software developers are themselves aware of this aspect and make sure that they make provisions for integration in the GPS software.

User-friendly reporting
Having GPS tracking devices installed in a vehicle is like having another secret driver near the real driver. The latest devices are so advanced that you can generate every kind of report that you may want. For example, if you want to know the speeding pattern throughout a particular trip, then you can have it within a few minutes. Do you want to know the engine’s idling time? What about your drivers driving habits? Do they brake a lot? Now all such information is stored in the form of data that you can access at any time for study.

Maintenance alerts
One of the biggest developments in vehicle tracking solutions in recent times is their ability to give out automated alerts. This was something that was only in the realms of dreams in earlier days. However, the latest devices can give you an alert for a variety of things. Some of these include, problem with drive train, engine oil not changed, brakes not checked, etc. This is a feature that will come in handy to any car owner. They can now make sure that their vehicle is in top running condition. The same holds true for fleet managers too who can now rest assured that everything is good with their fleets.

Telematics 
Another technology that has completely changed the field of transportation is telematics. Engine diagnosis is an area where plenty of research is going on. Almost every day something new in the form of a software package is being released in the market. The field has ensured that entire fleets are running more efficiently and operating costs have been reduced.

Scott Hayden
Scott Hayden is the Director and of Trackmatic ™ vehicle tracking. He has over 10 years in the industry and works not only runs one of the most successful tracking companies in Europe but also is a consultant in Telematics. Scott lives in Wexford with his wife lynn and there 4 dogs. He is a keen cyclist and runner and is passionate about customer service and technology.

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