{"id":10865,"date":"2024-03-14T17:36:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T22:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.satrack.com\/?p=5337"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:18:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:18:16","slug":"transportation-technology-tools-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/satrack.com\/us\/blog\/transportation-technology-tools-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Transportation technology tools are the next right step for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For any small-business owner, every dollar\u2014and every moment\u2014counts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

This is especially true for those who have a transportation component (vehicles or fleets) to their business. There is always so much to do: products to deliver, vehicles to service and maintain, and driver calls to respond to. Just keeping the daily flow of operations running on track and on time can feel like an overwhelming task.<\/p>

The great news is that there are tools available that can help. Yes, they are based on technology, but they are simple to implement and use\u2014and they are available today. In fact, these tools even helped keep transportation companies afloat and thriving during the recent\u00a0pandemic<\/a>.<\/p>

In addition, these technology tools can make a huge difference in boosting a company\u2019s competitive edge as well as helping make the shift from being in a reactionary role, with little control, to a more proactive one. In this blog, we highlight some key components to embracing these new technologies, and how they can benefit your business.<\/p><\/div>

The device: GPS tracker<\/b><\/h2><\/div>

One little tool has revolutionized how people navigate from point A to point B: GPS device tracking. It is easily accessible everywhere, and it is\u00a0transforming how transportation companies<\/a>\u00a0manage their vehicles. With\u00a0a GPS tracking device<\/a>, a driver can find a location, and the business owner can track where that driver is at any given moment. That means greater insight into the status of when products or services are delivered, or how vehicles are performing on the road. Real-time alerts can also be set up to help drivers or business owners respond to situations as they arise. This tracking ability provides crucial information and greater visibility to ensure all operations\u2014on the road and off\u2014are running smoothly, cost-effectively, and on time.<\/p><\/div>

The software: greater access to information<\/b><\/h2><\/div>

More than ever, information is everywhere. The problem is that not all of it is equal. There is just too much of it, and it takes too long to sift through it to figure out what is usable.\u00a0<\/p>

This information overload is a challenge for any company, especially one that is actively transporting goods and services. So being able to seamlessly collect and use specific information generated from your daily operations can help you not only better manage your business but make better decisions, and faster.<\/p>

With the right transport vehicle\u00a0management software<\/a>, you can access valuable information on:<\/p>