GPS technology lets you track vehicles live online

New technologies are emerging that can help managers keep an eye on not only where the vehicles are, but how they are driving and how long they are stopped, says George Karonis, CEO of LiveViewGPS. Most GPS navigation devices are commonly used to get a user from point “a” to point “b,” but the new technology expands that basic capability with a live Web based tracking unit that updates vehicles positions every 10 seconds. The vehicle’s position can then be viewed on any Web enabled computer.

“As the recession tightens everyone’s belts, companies need to maximize the time that their vehicles are in the field,” Karonis said. “You may be losing money simply because of man-hours wasted by drivers goofing off, or taking too much time on service calls. Being late to a customer call can sometimes cost you their business, so it’s imperative for companies to know where their vehicles are at all times.”

Here are some of the capabilities of the new technology, used in LiveView GPS products, include:

• Track the vehicle live – Anyone with a Web connection can track a vehicle live online, with
the view of the vehicle’s exact position being updated every 10 seconds.

• Track the vehicle’s speed – A pre-set maximum speed can be programmed into the unit, so
that an email and SMS text message is set any time the vehicle exceeds a predetermined
speed.

• Track the vehicle’s territory – If a vehicle is not supposed to leave a certain area, a
geographical safeguard can be programmed into the unit, alerting the tracker if the vehicle
leaves the area.

• Stay in contact with drivers -- The new units allow for two-way communication with drivers,
saving on cell phone bills. It allows companies much tighter control over their vehicle
deployment, and the ability to answer questions and mitigate issues drivers may have in the
field quickly, efficiently and cheaply.

• Historical Playback – Records all positions the vehicle has been, where it stopped for how long,
etc….Available for 90 days. If there ever was a question – User could retrieve data.