As a business owner, there are many things that you have to handle on a daily basis, from staff management, budgeting and other general operations. Managing your fleet of vehicles should be a seamless task.
If your fleet still faces inefficiencies, then the first step is finding the best fleet tracking system, the second is to evaluate its cost, and the final step is to consider what the potential losses of not having one will be.
Let us help you understand how much a fleet tracking system costs in Kenya, what happens when you don't have one, and why Cartrack Kenya is the best choice for your business.
Fleet tracking is available at various price points based on the provider and the kind of solutions that they are offering. To fully grasp fleet tracking costs, it's important to also consider the financial risks of not having a system in place.
Not having a fleet tracking system in place puts your vehicles at risk of theft and also affects the reporting of fleet operations. Using multiple disconnected tools to monitor fleet operations can lead to inconsistencies, errors, and inefficiencies.
These inefficiencies worsen when the systems and processes in place are outdated and manual, leading to fuel mismanagement, uneven vehicle utilisation, and unexpected breakdowns. All these events will cost your business money.
At Cartrack, we offer a range of packages that cater to businesses and fleets of all sizes. Our packages offer GPS tracking and can be scaled up to include other advanced features.
The true value of our fleet tracking system is how comprehensive it is, offering telematics and other AI-powered tracking solutions. These solutions include a variety of value-added services that augment the tracking solutions and provide the business owner with peace of mind. This peace of mind is invaluable.
There are many factors to consider when evaluating the cost of a fleet tracking system, these are dependent on the nature of the business and the goals of installing a system.
Here are some contributors to the cost of a fleet tracking system:
Basic fleet tracking plans in the bottom tier only offer GPS visibility and stolen vehicle recovery, while advanced options come with features like dashcams, fuel sensors, and geofencing. True value can be found in top-tier plans as they offer comprehensive telematics, fuel reports and other innovative features.
The size of your fleet impacts the cost of a vehicle tracking system, and some providers offer discounts for larger fleets, making it more affordable as you add more vehicles. However, these kinds of deals are not universal and are subject to the discretion of the provider and the respective client.
The features and functionalities in the fleet tracking solution chosen will affect the cost, as discussed above. Some features come standard with GPS tracking, while others, such as AI-driven telematics and fuel monitoring, offer advanced capabilities. Some of these features include, but are not limited to:
Many service providers include installation and maintenance costs in their payment plans, however, some may have those charged separately.
It is possible to get a maintenance warranty on the fleet tracking system but this will also be a separate cost that is then added to the monthly premiums paid on the plan.
Getting a vehicle fleet tracking system comes with some additional costs, these are related to getting started and maintaining the system in the long run. Here are some to consider:
One of the first steps in getting a vehicle fleet tracking system is installation, which can sometimes incur a separate fee. This service fee will also depend on how many devices are being installed on the number of vehicles. Getting a provider that includes this with its regular price is a wise decision to take.
GPS tracking devices rely on SIM cards for data connectivity. Some providers include data costs in their plans, while others require businesses to cover them separately.
Signal connectivity should also be considered when regarding additional costs. For businesses with cross-border fleet operations, roaming becomes necessary as they will need to use foreign networks when in the region. This may come as an additional cost, dependent on the provider and their service offering.
The length of the contract chosen will impact the monthly premiums paid. Most providers have a strategy where monthly premiums get smaller the longer the contractual term is. Some businesses could find their monthly payments reducing significantly when they take on longer-term contracts.
Another cost that is often overlooked is cancellation fees, these tend to be high for fleet tracking systems, especially when they are done midway through the contractual period. Sometimes they are a flat fee and in other cases, they are a percentage of the total remaining fees in the contractual period.
Cartrack is best equipped to handle the fleet tracking needs of any business. With our comprehensive solutions, we offer advanced and innovative systems to help alleviate the inefficiencies and stress of managing a fleet of vehicles.
Here are some of our solutions that cater to vehicle fleet tracking:
Cartrack’s fleet tracking solutions come with a host of other vehicle management tools and features that assist in optimising operations and safety. Some of these are:
Our plans are flexible and can be tailored to the respective business’s needs. This means that the industry, size of the fleet, and types of vehicles will affect the type of plan you get. This will allow for the best possible solutions that will optimise the specific goals a business has.
Cartrack provides 24/7 customer support for general queries, assistance with troubleshooting and emergency assistance.
One of the best reasons to choose Cartrack is our advanced technology. We make use of artificial intelligence in our telematics products, use the Internet of Things in our systems and have innovative GPS tracking technology. All these tracking features offer real-time insights to optimise overall fleet performance.
All these features and functionalities can be used on our user-friendly web and mobile interface. This interface can be navigated with ease, offering a fully visual dashboard and fleet overview.
Choosing the fleet tracking system that best suits your business's budget should not be a difficult decision. If you are looking for an efficient fleet tracking solutions provider, then contact us to get the best plan for your business.
