Amongst the many advantages of vehicle tracking devices, the one that stands out most is that of peace of mind. Knowing that should something happen to your vehicle, it can be located using a tracking system and then be recovered, adds to both your car’s and your own personal safety.
Having been in the market since 2004,Cartrack has seen the rise of tracking devices as well as the advances made in the field, from pure tracking to the provision of sophisticated telematics and mobility solutions. The company has become a global leader in the industry offering the best, most technologically advanced tracking devices, designed for both individual and commercial clients.
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For the private individual, vehicle tracking devices with live tracking functionality is a great way to keep an eye on loved ones and precious possessions. This functionality is often provided via an internet-enabled app on a smartphone or computer, putting you in control.
To ensure that the best service is delivered, high-quality tracking devices utilise both cellular and Global Position Satellite (GPS) technology to track you or your vehicle. Over the years, these devices have evolved to provide so many more benefits to the end user, especially for Cartrack customers.
Many tracking companies also offer a mobile app that customers can use to access these services. Once the device has been installed, clients simply download the app, log in using their provided credentials, and voila, all they need to know about their vehicle is available at the touch of a button.
Another advantage to the tracking device is geofencing. This allows you to set up no-go-areas, especially for your older teenagers who are just finding their party feet, or au pairs who look after your children, or anyone who uses your vehicles. Once established, the device will alert you when the vehicle enters a no-go area, and you can take the necessary action. Now, you can let your teen have the car and still keep a watch on their every move.
Of course, stolen vehicle recovery remains at the heart of a vehicle tracking device and with a 92% recovery rate, Cartrack leads the world in ensuring that stolen vehicles, and even goods, are returned. And we’ve just added another layer of trust by raising our recovery warranty to R5 Million – the first tracking company ever to put this much skin in the game.
This increase in Cartrack’s Warranty benefit is our answer to a growing demand from our customers to protect their newly purchased, high-value vehicles. It’s a win for vehicle owners looking for complete peace of mind and protection for what is arguably one of their most precious possessions.
In addition to vehicle tracking and recovery, insurance providers also use advanced telematics in the device to provide driving and vehicle stats. This helps them reduce premiums where possible, and provide a better risk assessment for their clients. Several insurance firms even use the stats to reward the good driving behaviour of their clients.
From a commercial perspective, vehicle tracking has proven hugely effective in improving workforce efficiency. Through Cartrack’s super-powerful, web-based software that includes an administration and accounting element, fleet owners and managers can, amongst other functions:
But it’s not just on-road vehicles that benefit from tracking devices and the technology involved. Mining, plant and warehousing vehicles can also be fitted with tracking devices. These devices assist with stats on how many trips these vehicles make, how long they’ve been in operation during the work period, or as with other fleets, how they are being driven.
One of the benefits of Cartrack’s technology is that it provides information for accurate invoicing and costing. For Concord Cranes, the tracking device is able to monitor the kilometers that each crane travels as well as the hours that the crane has worked on site allowing for accurate customer billing. This allowed the company to develop reports monthly and proactively plan in order to get the most out of its over 180 specialised mobile cranes across its 14branches in South Africa and Namibia. This translated into the fleet being 100%operational and the longevity of each crane maintained.
A tracking device with added monitoring features can keep a watch on fuel usage and prevent fuel theft or fraud. By providing accurate mileage as opposed to fuel use, managers can predict how much fuel will cost them and take action when too much is being used. Cartrack’s geofencing technology is also a boon in this business – set up the work area and receive real-time notifications if your cargo is ever offloaded at the wrong location or if the vehicles enter or exit their designated zones. The start prevention technology ensures your drivers only operate your fleet within your authorised hours.
Because of the sheer size of plant or mining equipment, they need to remain operational at all times – vehicles that spend too much time idling are simply eating up fuel. A fleet management system can pinpoint which drivers are not keeping their vehicles operating at optimum levels and managers can embark on training programmes to reduce this type of expenditure. Site managers can also easily schedule fleet, construction equipment and manpower for every project across every site and have a bird’s eye view of the entire operation, with the capability to drill down to the nitty-gritty details of each vehicle on the ground.
Tracking devices coupled with a fleet management system can also help owners, operators and managers understand where wear and tear are taking place and put mitigation plans into place. Knowing where and when money will be spent is important for any business.
In addition, moving this type of equipment especially items such as those used in construction takes a huge amount of logistical planning. Knowing exactly where these vehicles are, and how long it will take them to get to the site is a huge weight off any logistics manager’s shoulders.
Cartrack’s host of tracking and telematics features and services are designed to work as stand-alone options or as part of the vehicle ecosystem, all based on the tracking device in the vehicle and the incredible software in our arsenal.
With all these great features and benefits that deliver both safety and actionable intelligence straight into your hands, isn’t it time you made Cartrack a part of your business and personal life? Contact Cartrack today to see how we can make tracking devices work for you, call 011 250 3000 or click here to leave your details and a Cartrack agent will call you back for a hassle-free quote.
Amongst the many advantages of vehicle tracking devices, the one that stands out most is that of peace of mind.
