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Pest Control Company Benefits from More Than $1,000 Per Month in Fuel Savings
Technology Category
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Field Services
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Invader Pest Management, a leading pest control company in Phoenix, Arizona, was facing a significant challenge in controlling fuel costs. With gas prices hovering around $3-4 per gallon, the management was keen on understanding their exact expenditure and whether it was justified. Additionally, they needed to monitor how long their technicians were spending at each job location. This data was crucial in assessing the productivity of their technicians and determining if they could handle more jobs per day.
About The Customer
Invader Pest Management is a prominent pest control company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company has been in operation for over 17 years, providing top-notch pest control services to its clients. Despite its success, the company was grappling with high fuel costs and needed a solution to monitor and control these expenses. Additionally, they wanted to track the time their technicians spent at each job location to assess their productivity and determine if they could handle more jobs per day.
The Solution
Invader Pest Management chose GPS Insight as their GPS tracking partner to address their challenges. The GPS tracking system allowed them to monitor their vehicles in real-time, leading to more efficient dispatching of technicians. They could now send technicians to customer locations immediately, knowing which truck was closest and which technician had the most time to take the job. This improved productivity and led to more jobs being completed per day. The GPS Insight reports also helped them verify when technicians started and ended their day, improving payroll accuracy. Additionally, the system provided vehicle diagnostic information and service reminders, helping them maintain their vehicles in optimal condition and reduce downtime.
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