Fleet Management News: Volume 1, Issue 3
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IN THIS ISSUE
- 60 Ways to Reduce Fuel Costs
- View a Live GPS Fleet Tracking System In Action
- ABI Report : Benefits of GPS Tracking Spur Growth
- The Truth About GPS Fleet Tracking
- Reducing the High Cost of Employee Turnover
- Fleet Savings Calculator
- Events Calendar
1. 60 WAYS TO REDUCE FUEL COSTS
Running a fleet of vehicles can take up a large portion of your budget. Especially now, with the price of oil remaining high and little relief in sight.
It's more important than ever for businesses to take action in order to keep fuel costs under control.
Here are 60 ways to lower your fuel spend.
Click here:
http://www.automotive-fleet.com/Channel/Fuel-Management/Article/Story/2008/09/60-Ways-to-Reduce-Your-Fuel-Spend.aspx
2. VIEW A LIVE GPS FLEET TRACKING SYSTEM IN ACTION
From decreasing fuel costs to increasing security, GPS tracking has improved the way businesses with vehicle fleets of any size do business.
View a working GPS tracking system in action to find out how this technology can help your bottom line.
Click here: GPS Vehicle Tracking System
3. ABI REPORT : BENEFITS OF GPS TRACKING SPUR GROWTH
ABI Research just released its Fleet Management Systems report. According to the report, the inherent benefits of GPS tracking have encouraged adoption of the technology.
In addition to reducing fuel consumption, GPS can also "help reduce accidents, reducing repair costs, lowering insurance premiums, and even leading to new or improved business relationships."
Find out more about the ABI report here:
http://www.abiresearch.com/press/1217-Business+Benefits+Drive+Fleet+Management+Systems+Growth
4. THE TRUTH ABOUT GPS FLEET TRACKING
There’s no doubt that installing quality GPS fleet tracking can help your business thrive.
But you must choose the right GPS solution to meet your specific needs. To help you make the right choice, FleetMatics has published the GPS Buyer’s Guide.
Click here to get it FREE: GPS Vehicle Tracking System Buyer's Guide
5. REDUCING THE HIGH COST OF EMPLOYEE TURNOVER
The cost of replacing an employee averages about 150% of his or her salary.
As businesses struggle with rising costs, keeping good employees has become a major concern.
For tips on avoiding employee turnover, click here:
http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=17180&SectionID=1
6. FLEET SAVINGS CALCULATOR
Installing GPS fleet tracking in your vehicles can help reduce costs by decreasing fuel usage, increasing productivity, recording accurate overtime hours, helping to recover stolen vehicles, and more.
In addition, GPS provides measurable performance data that you can use as part of an employee reward program.
Determine how much fleet tracking can increase your bottom line with this handy calculator.
Click here: Savings Calculator
7. EVENTS CALENDAR
Visit FleetMatics Representatives at the following events for a free demo of the FleetMatics GPS Vehicle Tracking Solution.
Dennis K. Burke Biodiesel Plant Tour
Chelsea, MA
September 8, 2008
www.visions2008.org
Irish Building Exhibition
Dublin, Ireland
September 18–20, 2008
http://www.irishbuildingexhibition.com
NY Construction Expo
New York, NY
September 24-25, 2008
http://www.constructionexpo.com/cities/newyork.htm
PHCC National Convention
Atlanta, Georgia
September 29 – October 3, 2008
http://www.phccweb.org/