For commercial transport businesses, local or state government contracts can be a holy grail of opportunity. Steady, well-paid work comes with the chance to do real communal good and enhance your commercial reputation while testing business' practices on demanding and diverse projects. But the competition to win these lucrative contracts is often fierce. How can you make your business stand out?

When handing out tenders and contracts, government bodies look out for commercial transport business that have exhibited excellence in customer service, operational efficiency back by industry references and have a proven record of safety compliance, as well as a firm understanding of the government body's policy requirements, according to Business Victoria. Pinpoint Communications' advanced GPS technology and vehicle telematics solutions have been used by businesses nationwide since 2000, improving their operational efficiency and providing secure monitoring of assets and employees.

How Pinpoint can improve efficiency 

When selecting a commercial transport business for contract work, government bodies look at track records for customer satisfaction and operating efficiency. Only the best will do, and any edge over competitors is vital. Pinpoint's Mobile Work Platform (MWP) provides a centralised GPS and communications platform for drivers and managers to communicate journey times, route delays and important information. In providing up-to-date travel data, managers ensure drivers take the quickest routes and can communicate operational issues in real time.

The MWP works in remote locations and challenging conditions, essential for the diverse work undertaken by government bodies around Australia. Pinpoint's MWP will help ensure your fleet is always on time and well-informed, ahead of competitors.

Securing a government contract can be easier if you have a reputation for efficiency and safety compliance.

How Pinpoint can improve safety compliance 

All Australian government bodies have strict rules surrounding worker safety. WorkSafe Australia's Health and Safety Strategy specifies the intention to lower incidences of worker injury in the road transport industry by 30 per cent nationwide over the next five years. Any commercial transport businesses that actively contribute to this will have a massive advantage over competitors - and Pinpoint's range is geared towards improving driver safety.

The MWP system's lodging of vehicle operation data acts as a safeguard against faulty mechanics or vehicle failure, and ensures managers are always in touch with drivers. Additionally, Pinpoint's Man Down duress feature allows drivers to send out a GPS signal to central command in dire situations, regardless of the remoteness of location.

Commercial transport businesses face numerous challenges, none more so than proving their worth in gaining government contracts. With Pinpoint's telematics solutions, businesses have industry experts backing their operational planning, giving them an efficient and safety-compliant edge over competition. For more information on how we can help your business, contact us today.