We all love having GPS when we’re on the road. It’s safe to say we’d be lost without it.
Does your snow removal contractor have GPS tracking for snow plows, trucks and loaders?
They should.
GPS tracking and monitoring gives real-time data to snowplow drivers and the managers who manage them. This data helps them operate more quickly, safely and efficiently, but there’s more.
If someone is injured and says they slipped on the ice on your property, can you prove you had a snow and ice removal company clear your lot and walkways?
If your contractor uses GPS tracking, they have proof of exactly when and were they were on your property. And that GPS reporting is admissible in court.
Let’s take a look at how GPS tracking for snowplows benefits you, the customer.
GPS Tracking Means The Best Possible Service
Snow removal companies face unique logistical challenges, trying to service all their customers as quickly and efficiently as possible, often working in severe weather and poor driving conditions that make the rest of us huddle inside by the fireplace.
GPS tracking software gives real-time data of the location of each truck as they’re attacking a storm, helping to navigate where the truck’s been and where it should go.
Because the software makes historical information available, snow removal managers can review past performance on snow removal and adjust their responses for the next big storm.
That means faster, more efficient service for the customer.
GPS Tracking Means Accurate Billing
GPS tracking lets managers know exactly how much time is spent on each job, how much snow has been removed, exactly where de-icer has been applied. That means precise and accurate invoices for customers.
Court-admissible GPS Tracking For Snow Plowing
If someone is injured and says they slipped on the ice on your property, can you prove you had a snow and ice removal company clear your lot and walkways?
If your contractor uses GPS tracking, they have proof of exactly when and were they were on your property. And that GPS reporting is admissible in court.
The American Bar Association reported in 2014 that because of its apparent intrinsic accuracy, GPS technology can replace expert testimony in cases in which a disputed fact concerns the location of a person or a vehicle at a particular time.
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit means the courts embrace GPS technology as inherently reliable, and consider GPS reports admissible as evidence as business records.
So if your snow removal company uses GPS tracking on its vehicles, you, the customer, have an extra layer of peace of mind.
At Outback Landscape, GPS Is Part Of Our Stellar Service
Outback Landscape installed GPS tracking on all of our snow and ice management vehicles in 2010.
It’s just part of the commitment we make to offer the highest level of service.
We know how important it is for your site to be safe and clear this winter. Our team monitors the weather and prepares for storms three to four days out for our clients.
We provide a full list of snow removal services, including snow plowing, hauling and ice melt applications. We only use environmentally friendly de-icing products, so they won’t harm your property’s turf or plant materials.
Our staff includes certified snow professionals, and we are also insured for snow removal.
Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, we serve residential and commercial properties in Idaho Falls, Rexburg and Pocatello, Idaho, as well as Bonneville, Madison and Bannock counties.
Contact Outback Landscape for a free snow removal estimate at 208-656-3220, or fill out the contact form to schedule an onsite consultation.
