Get All Your Questions Answered on How You Track Your Waste Management Trucks With GPS Software

Yes, the software can build optimised routes —it doesn’t just track them. Cartrack’s software uses sophisticated algorithms and live insights to carefully plan and create the most efficient routes. Route optimisation means a powerfully functioning fleet with reduced operational costs and better schedules that allow for real-time adjustments.

When drivers miss a bin or skip a street, Cartrack’s software helps by monitoring the live location of the vehicle, reporting on route deviations, and giving detailed trip reports. If a driver misses their designated stop, you can quickly take corrective steps as things are unfolding.

You can reduce accidents with large, top-heavy waste trucks by taking a careful and safety-oriented approach. Monitor driver habits, coach drivers to quickly correct the issues, implement the right technology & tools, and encourage an overall culture of safety. Cartrack’s GPS software allows you to tick all of those boxes.

You can prevent unauthorised truck use by implementing geofencing, DiD Tags, and Start Prevent. Here’s how:

• Geofencing notifies you when the vehicle moves in and out of a virtual geographical boundary
• DiD (Driver Identification) Tags are keyring tags that drivers need to scan in the vehicle to start it
• Start Prevent works with DID tags as a vehicle immobiliser, blocking any unauthorised movement

The price of GPS fleet tracking depends on factors like fleet size and features/add-ons chosen, but Cartrack’s prices start around R149 per month per vehicle. The costs will be between R1,699 and R3,299 upfront, covering things like initial setup and installation, hardware, Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR), platform & mobile access, and so much more.

Yes, GPS can work with the internet. Cartrack’s system is a tracking device that connects to the internet via cellular networks, delivering precise GPS location data to a central system and displaying it on the dashboard.

The lifespan of a truck GPS device is typically a few years—usually 3 to 7—depending on factors like the quality of the device’s design and environmental factors like heat exposure. Proper installation and better hardware material, as provided by Cartrack, are the best ways for you to ensure longevity.

The Cartrack tracking system can provide major improvements for your waste management, including safety, route optimisation, and better cost control. Tools like these, and many more of the solutions provided, help you keep drivers accountable, ensure operations run smoothly, and maintain service satisfaction.

To manage your drivers, you should use Cartrack’s GPS software to monitor and communicate with them. You can use driver scorecards to keep an eye on drivers’ habits on the road and coach them if necessary. The software can help control task delegation, vehicle tracking, reports, two-way communication, and more.

Yes, Cartrack can help manage hazardous waste. We provide the right GPS software system to ensure compliance and designated routes when transporting sensitive materials. You can also integrate specific sensors that monitor key parameters such as temperature, pressure, and doors, with notifications to keep you updated.

Yes, the system can help manage different types of waste truck streams by being developed to suit your unique business needs. Cartrack’s platform helps you organise schedules and track performance by category, providing better visibility into residential, commercial, and recycling operations.

Yes, the software is easy for your dispatchers to use daily. Modern GPS platforms come with user-friendly interfaces, and Cartrack’s does too. Our dashboard and mobile app streamline daily tasks for dispatchers, making it easy to reassign trucks, review history, and manage delays and exceptions.