Keeping Track of Your Work Force

By Jennica Kalbaugh, Global Tracking Group, for LSMP

UBI-4000 uses the following technologies to give the end user a complete solution: GPS – global positioning system; GPRS – general packet radio service; SMS – short message service; GSM – global system for mobile communications.

Workforce tracking is a popular use for Global Tracking Group?EUR??,,????'???s UBI-4000 GPS Tracking Device. From engineering firms to universities, from landscape contractors to HVAC companies, the UBI-4000 helps landscape superintendents save on time and costs. It guards against misuse of company vehicles and equipment, saving on fuel costs by determining the most efficient response to service calls. The tracking unit can increase employee safety and solve issues regarding personnel.

Accountability

Many grounds maintenance supervisors comment that it also spares them stressful coaching and counseling conversations that had to take place prior to the tracking and reporting availability: tracking and reporting helps to keep employees honest.

Using any windows based computer with an internet connection, or a cell phone or a PDA, tracking unit users can securely log in to a portal to view their individual UBI-4000 map and corresponding calendar. Tracks are viewed on the corresponding day?EUR??,,????'???s map and when the track is clicked, the address with the location of the tracking unit appears. Each user?EUR??,,????'???s history is securely retained and visible for as long as they remain a customer. Multiple accessories, such as, fashionable carrying cases, a variety of long-lasting rechargeable batteries and hard-wire kits for vehicles are available to complement the tiny tracking device.

Teletrac offers an integrated GPS-based vehicle tracking and fleet management software system. Hours are tracked, but only in relation to vehicle locations and usage.

Tracking Features

Some of the tracking device features include: self-contained device fits in the palm of your hand; no external antennae needed, just plug-and-play; location information is reported using a direct GPRS data connection; mapping for the entire world using the latest cutting edge 3D maps from Microsoft; real-time location reports every 15 seconds.

A communications feature sends an alert if the target moves from a pre-defined area. Press the SOS button and send an alert via email or a pre-determined phone number. GPS assist function uses GSM network, boosting location sensitivity if GPS signal is temporarily lost. Durable, lightweight, water-resistant housing. Enhanced sensitivity allows for indoor and outdoor reporting. Tri-band GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz gives worldwide coverage. It can be hooked up to 12 volt DC for permanent hardwire connection.

Mobile Resources

FleetDirector by Teletrac is a powerful system that allows you to control and manage your mobile resources wherever you are. You can see your fleet from a Windows based PC connected to the Internet. The system is as simple to run as leading Internet services such as AOL. The manufacturer supports and manages the system in its 24 / 7 National Data Center providing professional grade protection for your valuable information and insuring simple implementation and operation of your FleetDirector system.

The Dynamic Location feature allows the status of a location to be updated and vehicles to be assigned to them. You can change the color of a job location on the map to identify you have it opened, dispatched, on-site or completed.