FleetMatics: AP Systems Selects FleetMatics 8.0 Software to Put Them Back In the “Driver’s Seat”

Ireland-based Security Systems Company Realises Increased Productivity with New Fleet Monitoring System

FleetMatics, a market leader of GPS tracking for commercial fleet vehicles, announced today that AP Systems Ltd, based out of Kilkenny, Ireland, has selected FleetMatics to deliver GPS monitoring solutions. AP Systems is experiencing improved productivity after implementing the FleetMatics software upgrade.

FleetMatics recently introduced FleetMatics 8.0, a software upgrade that includes new features, such as a Mobile Application, Dashboard Trends, and Driver Scorecards. Since the software is web-based, there is no downloading, and current clients have automatic access to the upgrades at no additional cost to them.

“Not only did the 8.0 upgrade make the system run faster, but what’s really useful is the Route Replay with Ride Along Google Street maps feature,” said AP Systems Accounts Manager, Julie Daly. “The upgraded system features allow me to literally feel like I’m in the passenger seat with our drivers.”

AP Systems Ltd has been involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of security systems since 1986, specialising in wired and wireless alarms, access-controlled doors, surveillance cameras, and gate-automation systems. As a company that embraces new technology and is always looking for the latest innovative ROI solutions for their customers, they were impressed with the fleet tracking features that FleetMatics had to offer.

“Since implementing the FleetMatics GPS Tracking System,” claims Daly, “our productivity has increased tremendously. Our engineers are more accountable for their time on the job and are more efficient in completing more jobs in that time. We are tremendously pleased with the FleetMatics system. It’s extremely user-friendly and we recommend it to anyone looking for a GPS tracking system.”

When initially considering a vehicle tracking system, AP Systems wanted to monitor engineers in the field to gain visibility into time spent driving to and from jobs and the amount of stops taken. What the company gained was a surprising amount of detailed fleet intelligence from reporting features that greatly improved the efficiency of their company’s overall operation. AP Systems is now able to cross-reference and verify time sheets with actual times by looking at Route Replay and Daily Reports.

According to AP Systems Administrator Mary Fitzpatrick, ‘The Daily Reports,’ show all stops made by fleet vehicles, help verify time sheets, and aid in the resolution of disputes that may occur with a customer. In addition, we greatly appreciate the Speeding and Idling Alerts that facilitated in reducing the amount of time engineers were idling, which wastes fuel. For example, in the cold weather, they were leaving their engines on and idling for 20 minutes each morning. With seven engineers, that’s almost 12 hours a week of idling that has pretty much stopped now.”

“We upgraded to FleetMatics 8.0 last week and gained instant access to previous months’ performance and trending for idling, speeding, and overall productivity,” says Fitzpatrick. “We can see who’s been speeding the most, idling the most, and it has made us aware of who’s completing a full-day’s work and what problems still need to be addressed.”

“FleetMatics’ expansive system is designed for small to mid-size companies, like AP Systems, that are always looking for the latest innovative ROI solutions,” said John Goggin, Executive Vice President, Sales at FleetMatics. “Our development team is constantly working to advance our software to provide all of our customers with the industry’s most powerful set of tools to help them optimise performance, reduce costs, increase productivity and enhance revenues.”

About FleetMatics

FleetMatics is a global leader of fleet management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The company’s solutions offer real-time insight into vehicle activity that reduces operational costs and improves customer service. FleetMatics now serves over 14,000 customers, has installed more than 200,000 vehicles worldwide, and is adding thousands of vehicles monthly. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) and mobile application gives businesses anytime access to real-time data about their business.

The company’s world headquarters are in Ireland, with U.S. headquarters in the Boston area and additional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Clearwater, and Phoenix. FleetMatics is the parent company of SageQuest. For more information, visit www.fleetmatics.ie or call 01 499 6200.

Contacts

FleetMatics
Brendan Sullivan
Vice President, Global Marketing
01 (847) 463-7667
brendan.sullivan@fleetmatics.com
www.fleetmatics.ie