A Buyer’s Guide to GPS Fleet Tracking Systems

At UniGlobe , we believe the more you know about GPS Fleet Tracking, the better our product and service will work for you. Our goal is to make your business more efficient, effective and profitable.

This checklist is intended for business owners and managers seeking to invest in a GPS Fleet Tracking System for their company.

By using this checklist you will be able to make an informed decision about which company is best for your business.

Part 1: Equipment

• Have you had a complete online live presentation that fully explained how the Company’s GPS Tracking system works? (If not, feel FREE to call 91 11 46040252/53)
• Does the GPS Tracking component track your vehicles using a fixed beneath the- dashboard unit?
• Has the GPS installation process and schedule been explained to you?
• Can the unit be tested or fault checked remotely.

Part 2: Software

• Does the software provide a variety of accurate and easy to read reports?
• (A) What reports seem useful to you?
• (B) Can the reports be easily accessed?
• (C) Can you run reports in MS Excel format?
• Does the software permit setting boundaries (alarms) to monitor vehicle movement within specified areas?
• Can the software enable you to replay and review journeys minute-by-minute?
• How frequently (in minutes) is vehicle information and location updated and is the cost of this included?
• Is the software updated automatically?
• Are free upgrades included in the cost?

Part 3: Customer Support

• Does the GPS Fleet Tracking Company provide its own technical support?
• What is the average turn around time for customer resolution?

Part 4: Lease/Purchase/Fees

• Can the GPS Tracking equipment be leased? What are the terms?
• Are all costs and terms in writing?
• Can you make automatic monthly payments via credit card?
• Software (GPS related) prices? Are future upgrades included or is that a separate charge?
• Are there any current promotional specials that you can take advantage of?
• What are the installation fees?
• Are there any other costs for service after the sale?
• Are there restrictions on the amount of users that can access the system? If so, are there additional license fees?

• Does the company seem to take your specific business into consideration with their proposal? (Do you feel they understand your needs and wants for GPS Fleet Tracking?
• How many business (satisfied customers) are using the company’s solution nationwide?
• Does the company have customer testimonials?
• How long has the company been in GPS vehicle tracking business ?