But fleet tracking devices, they are not.

Your smart phone is handy when you are in a metropolitan area and need to locate the nearest coffee shop, but if you need continuous and reliable updates on where your fleet is, twenty-four/seven, don’t be fooled into believing that a cell phone is the answer.

A cell phone is actually the opposite of the answer to your fleet tracking needs and could be a complete waste of money in the end.  Cell phone tracking systems are notoriously non-specific in the locations they provide. Also, the GPS feature on a cell phone will drain the phone battery more quickly than it would otherwise be drained. And if your drivers are out-and-about with a dead smart phone, they might as well be on a deserted island, as far as information is concerned.

Also, a VFS fleet tracking device cannot be “turned off,” so if you suspect company vehicles are being used for personal business by your employees, you will have around-the-clock updates to back up or dismiss your suspicions.

Last but certainly not least…a tracking system from VFS will not tie you down to a contract and only costs $23.95 per month. At $99 per device, our up-front costs are the industry’s lowest. So don’t just take our word for the fact that your cell phone GPS tracking system will not making you LOL. Try out our system and find out what you’re missing!

Now, we aren’t saying every system works in the manner as described above… some providers have “hybrid” systems that incorporate both a Fleet Tracking device as well as your cell phone.  Some don’t just use cellular triangulation, but also actual GPS for positioning.  Many offer a wonderful solution.  You may want to contact a few other vendors and compare against what we offer.  We feel you will find we offer the most focused, cost-effective product on the entire market!

That’s because your drivers may be using your vehicles in many ways which not only expose you to a liability, but run up your costs for their convenience. Driving a company van or truck is a responsibility which the drivers must take as seriously as you do.

Virtual Fleet Supervisor helps put an end to employee abuses of your vehicles and their time when they are on their own. The real-time, always on monitoring of vehicles by the inexpensive Virtual Fleet Supervisor GPS device attached to your vehicles provides you with information instantly, before your eyes on your desktop computer or any Internet connected device you choose.

• Cut your payroll costs by knowing where your vehicles are at all times. No more impromptu side trips for personal errands while on the clock, no more sitting idle for unauthorized breaks. Always know where your vehicles are, and at what rate of speed they are traveling.

• Lower your fleet fuel bills and decrease wear and tear on your vehicles. Create and enforce speeding policies to realize better fuel maintenance. Eliminate unauthorized driving mileage – and, therefore, maintenance – costs. Use routing tools to cut down on unnecessary mileage.

• Reduce your overall fleet liability by your vehicles are doing your work only. It doesn’t matter how your vehicle gets into an accident, it only matters it’s your vehicle by rampaging plaintiff attorneys. Eliminating personal use of your vehicles eliminates exposure to potential lawsuits. Making sure your vehicles with your company name and logo on them aren’t to be found in unseemly places helps protect your company image.

• Virtual Fleet Supervisor equipped vehicles help improve customer service by being able to tell inquiring customers the vehicle is getting close to their location. For many commercial clients seeking just in time deliveries, Virtual Fleet Supervisor helps you sell these clients on your dependability and ability to know when their shipments are expected. The records created by Virtual Fleet Supervisor also allow you to verify proof of service to your clients if they believe shipments have gone astray.

• Your employees will appreciate the verification of their hard work; Virtual Fleet Supervisor GPS vehicle tracking devices eliminate all doubt about where your employees have been and when they were there.

Orlando, FL – Virtual Fleet Supervisor, already known as a low-cost and extremely powerful tool for increasing overall Fleet efficiency, continues to validate its necessity as a cost and time saving Solution through the tracking, and subsequent immediate recovery, of stolen vehicles.

Several VFS Clients have had vehicles stolen during the months of March and April 2012 alone. In each instance, the vehicles were recovered quickly due to the fact that VFS GPS tracking units were installed in them, providing real-time information regarding the location of the vehicle. Although VFS has always been known as an auto theft recovery tool, these recent events highlight this particular capability of the GPS tracking system. According to Director of Operations, David Walloch, “While our Clients hope this is a rare benefit they will have to utilize, when they do, it instantly becomes possibly the most valuable one they will ever realize. Often law enforcement mentions how impressed they are with the technology we offer”. In many instances, when a vehicle is stolen there is little the victim can do because of how difficult it can be to locate that vehicle and the limited resources available by some Law Enforcement entities to spend looking for those vehicles.

Below are four instances in just the past two months in which a tracking device from VFS has enabled the recovery of a stolen vehicle:
• A Client in Houston, Texas, who tracks about 120 vehicles, had a vehicle stolen early in the afternoon. Realizing a few hours later that it has been stolen, they quickly remembered the vehicle had been equipped with a GPS tracking device. They led police quickly to its location and possibly located another 30+ stolen vehicles and equipment. This was a potentially major discovery for authorities.
• A Client in Monroe, Louisiana, who tracks about 40 vehicles, parked his vehicle outside of a major appliance retailer. Considering it to be a safe area, he left the keys in the ignition and upon returning to his vehicle, discovered it had gone missing. He contacted the police and the vehicle was recovered, already abandoned, 21 minutes later.
• A Client just outside of Austin, Texas, who tracks 8 vehicles, discovered a vehicle stolen and alerted authorities who sent patrol cars to locate the thieves. They were arrested instantly by multiple officers while driving down the road in the stolen vehicle.
• A Client in North Florida, who tracks over 600 vehicles, discovered a vehicle missing over the weekend. While it wasn’t discovered until later and the thieves had already taken it to a hidden location about 400 miles south, they were able to send authorities instantly to the current location of the vehicle and had it returned promptly the following day.

Typically if a vehicle is stolen and never located, a claim is made with an insurance carrier which could cause higher rates and create an arduous replacement process. For some organizations that self-insure, this can be drastically more expensive as replacing that vehicle could easily cost $15,000 or much higher. By installing tracking devices with Virtual Fleet Supervisor, Clients also gain peace of mind knowing that will always have access to the location of their vehicles and that a thief will be held accountable should they attempt to steal their vehicle.
For more information regarding the anti-theft capabilities or any of the many other benefits of the Virtual Fleet Supervisor tracking system, please visit their website at www.VirtualFleetSupervisor.com or call (800) 746-5170 to learn more about what they offer.

1)      Can one employee ride alongside every one of your employees all day, every day? Obviously, if managers could be in several places at once, they wouldn’t need fleets or employees anyway!

2)      Can having two people in a vehicle instead of one save on insurance premiums? Ensure fuel efficiency? Provide updates to your office every 2 minutes?

3)      Can a fleet-tracking employee ride home with your other staff members at night, and make sure they don’t use company property for personal errands?

We already know the answers to those questions. And we have an alternative that can save you time and money on multiple levels. A VFS fleet tracking system, at only $99 per device, is not only as good as having a manager to ride alongside every employee on the road…it many ways, it’s better!

Not only does our fleet tracking system allow you to receive real-time updates on the locations of your vehicles around-the-clock, but our GPS devices can help you track mileage and streamline payroll as well. Our system takes over many aspects of the management process for you at just a fraction of the cost of adding a new employee. We would love to tell you more of the benefits of our tracking system and help you find a way to optimize your fleet so contact us via live chat or phone today!

Virtual Fleet Supervisor has a real time, always on, easy to install tracking device which allows you to always know where your vehicles are through GPS tracking.

Your choice of two non-intrusive devices affix directly to your vehicles, either through the standard OBD port which is required to be on all vans and trucks made after 1995, or can be simply hardwired to the vehicle.

When your vehicle is running or moving, it sends a constant, real-time signal which you can instantly track through your desktop computer or any Internet-connected device you choose.

You always know where your vehicles are, without exception.

The benefits of this knowledge help you in many ways, from letting a customer calling know how far away your vehicle is to their location, or know your vehicle is on one side of town when it’s supposed to be on the other side.

This helps you provide good customer service, and helps you track theft of gasoline and use of your vehicles by your employees who may be using your vehicles for their personal or moonlighting use. And, if the vehicle is stolen, Virtual Fleet Supervisor will help you tell law enforcement where the vehicle is for easier and faster recovery.

There may be other passive devices which claim to perform similar tasks, but none of them provide realtime information, directly on your desktop.

The choice is easy; have a real, live trusted supervisor riding along in every vehicle, or make a small purchase which will have almost immediate return on investment to be able to always know where your vehicles are. Free trials are available, and unit prices start under $100. A small monthly fee of less than $24 keeps you in direct contact with your vehicles.

This is ideal for tracking one vehicle, or a fleet of vehicles. It’s inexpensive protection to help control fuel costs, time wasted, and keep an eye on maintenance costs through less driving.

Virtual Fleet Supervisor works all day, every day, doesn’t need days off, vacation pay, sick leave, or retirement benefits. It’s the ideal employee which is always ready to assist you save money and be in control of your vehicle fleet.

How much does speeding with your company vehicle cost you in the end? Police investigations regarding automobile accidents are not only time consuming, but are often subject to a certain amount of conjecture.  Even with witnesses, accounts about car accidents can differ significantly from witness to witness.  All the more reason to install a GPS tracking system into your vehicles.

Wait a minute.

Installing Fleet Tracking Supervisor GPS on a company car can save you from potential speeding tickets? A GPS system can verify that kind of information? How?

If you really want to know where your employees are cruising with your company vehicle, Fleet Tracking Supervisor can pinpoint the exact spot. Supposing your employee were to suffer an unfortunate accident, it would be hard for him to remember the exact location of his car at the time of the accident. Yet incredible as it may seem, GPS can pinpoint the location of the accident within a few feet. This accuracy can mean the difference between liability on your part or on the part of another driver.

Your employee’s speeding holiday can result in a frantic search for evidence in his favor. In accidents where there is a fatality, the utmost care must be given to make sure that an accurate report of what happened is as factual as possible.  That can make the biggest difference in family member’s lives. Knowing what happened is essential so that family members can get closure and the answers that they crave.

And last but not least, having your GPS system will take care of the most critical component—behavior modification from the part of your employees. Because not only will Virtual Fleet Supervisor keep miniscule records of how fast your employees were traveling, but it serve as an incentive to modify their driving behaviors. Knowing that their driving speed is constantly monitored, slowing down will no longer be just an option.

You won’t have to worry about having your company car zoom by a neck breaking speed. No one wants to worry about having their company vehicle used inappropriately. Even less do you want to handle an employee who can’t seem to handle driver’s rage while representing your company. Knowing they are constantly watched will instill a sense of responsibility that will work wonders for everyone involved. 

Let’s face it. It’s not uncommon to hear about the employee found stealing company time. That’s where a GPS tracking system, like the one we provide at Virtual Fleet Supervisor, comes in handy. By installing our GPS system, you’ll have access to maps, alerts, and exact reports that pinpoint your vehicles’ locations and activities. This will enable you to dispatch your employees more efficiently throughout the day in a way that will save your company both time and money.

Virtual Fleet Supervisor helps manage mobile employees. Since it is physically impossible for managers to always know when and where their employees are in the field, some sort of control and balance needs to be applied if we expect to bump up employee productivity and job performance. This is where that GPS tracking system will come in handy.  Employees won’t be able to through the “wool over your eyes” since that GPS system not only tracks vehicles in real time, but it also has the power to monitor a driver’s speed, time of  engine start up and shut down, driving routes, and time spent idling. This vehicle data can provide accurate information so users can quickly and easily verify an employee’s time-sheets.

Without some kind of fleet tracking system, there is no way to verify a driver’s location and routes. Much less ensure that employees are only using your company’s vehicles for authorized business trips. By combining location and time based information, you can easily verify your employee hours so that you can successfully track the exact number of hours to charge customers.

You won’t have to worry about being charged for nonexistent over-time by cheating employees. You will know exactly where your drivers have traveled and where they are heading every single minute of every single day.  You will have access to present day routing information. You will have complete control of your assets and money flow.

When one hears the term “GPS Tracking” for the first time, most people automatically assume it is merely referring to another nifty feature included in the service package offered by your GPS system. Not quite. GPS tracking is not just about tracking some foreign route to facilitate your driving experience. With Virtual Fleet Supervisor, GPS tracking can enable you to keep track of employees that are driving your company vehicles so as to ensure that they are making the most of their time while on the clock and aren’t taking advantage of company assets.

Virtual Fleet Supervisor can record exact coordinates on where each one of your company vehicles and drivers is at any given time. This means it will empower you to supervise exactly when your employees arrive at their delivery location, what time your employees actually started and ended their driving shifts, how long they took for breaks or lunch, and how long they were stopped at any particular location. The end result is an elimination of tardiness and false or exaggerated time sheets.  Not to mention excessive breaks and lunch hours.

When you install Virtual Fleet Supervisor on your company’s fleet of vehicles, you are not only helping your employees to be on time, but you are also enhancing customer service.  Tracking your company vehicles and employees allows you to dispatch the closest trucks to service calls. You can verify that adequate time is being spent on a job-site so as to provide peace of mind to your client when transporting their goods. It gives you the ability to tell customers exactly where their service technician is so as to provide accurate arrival times. You can finally feel comfortable adding an “on-time guarantee” to your service package.

Being able to provide accurate and current information as to fleet activity will eliminate billing credits due to customer complaints of lateness.  You will gain your customers’ trust because your employees are held accountable to a set schedule. Even better, employees finally have a way to prove that they are doing their job as expected and they will appreciate that cheating employees can no longer “get away” with things.

Today’s GPS technology enables business owners to track their vehicle fleet in ways that were impossible just a few years ago. By investing in a fleet tracking system from Virtual Fleet Supervisor, you can be receiving around-the-clock data from your vehicles so that you always know where they are.

The benefits of fleet tracking are numerous, and you can learn about them all by visiting our website or by contacting us directly by phone. Some of the features of fleet tracking that our customers most commonly remark on are:

• Knowing at all times where their company vehicles are located. If your company provides service to people’s homes, this can be particularly useful if your employee is running late to a call or if a customer calls in with an emergency need and you need to know which of your employees is closest to their location.

• Saving on fuel by having the ability to ensure that your employees travel the most  efficient routes and aren’t using company vehicles for personal errands. Also, many of our customers save as much as 20% on their insurance premiums by using the VFS solution. Drivers who know they are being tracked tend to drive more safely, resulting in fewer costly speeding tickets or dangerous accidents.

We live in an age where information is accessible in ways it never has been before, so why not find out in what ways your company can benefit from GPS fleet tracking? With our 30-day money back guarantee, you have absolutely nothing to lose. So stop living in the dark and make 2012 the year you turn on the light with fleet tracking from Virtual Fleet Supervisor.