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How Hubble Construction masters asset visibility and maintenance management with expert fleet tracking

Since 1989, homeowners in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula have trusted Hubble Construction with all their building and construction needs. As a family-owned business, Hubble Construction incorporates integrity and commitment into everything they do.
The team is dedicated to caring for their customers’ homes as their own with every general contracting job, remodel, and restoration service in the aftermath of fire, water, and storm damage.
Offering such comprehensive services requires a varied fleet of vehicles, heavy equipment, and assets, making fleet tracking essential for Hubble Construction’s success. Read on to learn how the company partnered with One Step GPS, an industry-leading fleet tracking service, to solve some of construction’s biggest challenges, including asset visibility and fleet maintenance.
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Location

DeWitt, Michigan

Industry

Construction

Fleet type

Work trucks, vans, and trailers

Fleet size

20-50

Dissatisfaction with fleet tracking software leads to missed opportunities

Fleet tracking is a powerful tool for unlocking increased efficiency, improved safety, reduced operational costs, and more, but research shows most construction companies underutilize this valuable asset. In fact, a Construction Dive survey revealed a majority of companies only track their most expensive equipment, leaving the remainder of their fleets unmonitored.
Hesitancy to use fleet tracking to its fullest isn’t a surprise considering that a shocking 97% of companies feel their current tracking software doesn’t meet their needs—often listing maintenance and inaccurate asset data as major pain points.
To confront the construction industry’s greatest challenges, contractors need effective fleet management. Hubble Construction found the solution in One Step GPS, a fleet monitoring platform that helps them effortlessly track their entire fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and more without the frustration many other systems cause.
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Frustration-free fleet tracking for every asset

Tracking and maintaining a diverse fleet in Michigan’s demanding seasonal conditions comes with unique challenges, and Hubble Construction needed a fleet tracking service up to the task. The team was impressed by One Step GPS’ full offering of devices to cover every car, truck, trailer, piece of equipment, unpowered asset, and more—with rugged options to withstand construction operations in Michigan’s harsh winters and humid summers.
One Step GPS offers a full range of tracking devices, including:
  • Plug-in trackers: One of our best-selling trackers, it easily installs into virtually any car, truck, or van.
One step GPS plugin tracker
One step GPS hardwired tracker
  • Rugged hardwired trackers: Able to withstand dust, debris, weather, and water exposure, this tracker is perfect for construction applications.
One step GPS Rugged hardwired tracker
  • Battery-powered trackers: For assets without their own power source, this tracker is the ideal choice. These provide up to several years of battery life.
One step GPS Rugged Battery powered tracker
  • Solar-powered trackers: When changing batteries is inconvenient, the One Step GPS solar-powered tracker is the device of choice. Ideal for rural or remotely deployed assets.
One step GPS Solar tracker
  • AI-powered dashcams: All the benefits of GPS tracking combined with HD, optional dual-facing video footage. Ensure safe driving behavior, exonerate innocent drivers against false claims, and more with these AI-powered devices.
One step GPS AI Dashcam
One Step GPS devices install easily in minutes or less so you can get on the road quickly. Here are a few ways Hubble Construction uses our devices and user-friendly platform to maximize efficiency and productivity.

1. Intuitive tracking for every vehicle and asset

For a complete asset data and maintenance solution, Hubble Construction knew they needed a GPS tracking service capable of providing full fleet visibility from one simple interface. Our transparent and friendly pricing of $13.95 per month per device made top-tier tracking accessible for the company's entire fleet.
With One Step GPS, Hubble Construction can seamlessly track each of its assets in real time from a single dashboard. Our desktop, mobile, and tablet apps have the team covered wherever their operations take them, allowing precise tracking anytime, anywhere.
Here are a few fleet visibility features that set One Step GPS apart from competitors:
  • Precise, live location data: Locate each vehicle and asset at a glance via map and list views. Our GPS devices are accurate to within about ~6 feet and update every 1-30 seconds, giving you a current view of your entire fleet at any moment.
  • Live traffic overlays: One Step GPS live traffic overlays help you reroute crew members at a glance in response to traffic changes. Increase productivity, save on fuel costs, and reduce needed maintenance by cutting down on time spent idling.
  • Historical route data: Increase productivity with access to information like driving start and end times and stops along a route. Construction fleets can use this data to ensure drivers adhere to designated routes and make the most of their shifts.
  • Roaming SIM cards: Our devices use roaming SIMs, which allow them to pair with the strongest provider or cell network available for the highest speed and connectivity. No matter how rural the project, you'll always stay on track with One Step GPS.
  • Customizable live alerts: With customizable live alerts, One Step GPS keeps you updated on your fleet even when the app is closed. Set your operating hours and geofences to create optional alerts for after-hours use, vehicles entering or leaving construction sites, operation outside defined areas, deviation from approved routes, speeding, and more. Alerts are available via text, email, and the One Step GPS app to as many personnel as needed—at no additional charge.
One step GPS map UI

2. The key to accurate asset data

Inaccurate asset data can lead to issues like poor resource allocation, time wasted searching for misplaced equipment, unexpected breakdowns, job assignment errors, and more. Hubble Construction turned to One Step GPS to overcome these challenges.
Here’s how our platform helps the company increase productivity and reduce costs by taking control of asset data:
  • Real-time location tracking: One Step GPS' precise location information helps companies keep track of their assets, improving resource allocation and reducing time spent searching for misplaced equipment.
  • Integrated dashboard: The One Step GPS system centralizes all fleet tracking data into one convenient dashboard, allowing managers access to all relevant information with a click.
  • Maintenance monitoring: Keep all maintenance data up-to-date with the help of One Step GPS' automated service scheduling, live diagnostic reports, and automated vehicle inspections.
  • Live alerts: One Step GPS live alerts allow construction companies to access instant data on asset movement, after-hours use, dangerous driving behavior, and more.
One step GPS Map UI

3. Unlocking full fleet maintenance

From expensive breakdowns to dangerous accidents to costly downtime, poor fleet maintenance can be devastating for contractors. With One Step GPS, Hubble Construction was able to optimize maintenance to increase the lifespan of its fleet.
Here’s how:
  • Automated maintenance scheduling: Companies can automate preventive maintenance scheduling for services like oil changes, brake and tire inspections, and air filter replacements, ensuring no needed service is ever overlooked.
  • Maintenance reminders: Set automated maintenance reminders based on miles driven, engine hours, and diagnostic codes to keep vehicles in top health at all times.
  • Driver behavior insights and live alerts: Use One Step GPS to detect harmful driving behavior before it causes accidents and damage to vehicles. Create customizable alerts for speeding, idling, harsh driving, and more, and access historical driving behavior reports to determine which drivers need additional safety coaching.
  • Live diagnostic reports: Receive live notifications for check engine lights and problems with powertrain, brakes, transmission, and more, empowering your whole team to alert maintenance at the first sign of a problem.
One step GPS Vehicle Service dashboard

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"So glad we went with OneStepGPS. The product is very flexible with options that can work for cars, trucks and vans to heavy equipment and trailers. The website is intuitive and has the features we want and the support and communication after the sale has been great. Pricing is good with no hidden extras and was explained well prior to purchase. Highly satisfied with the entire process.”
GPS tracking is essential for overcoming the construction industry’s challenges, but contractors need a solution they will fully utilize. With the help of One Step GPS’ in-house team of experts, Hubble Construction created a custom fleet management system tailored to their unique operations—allowing them to optimize asset data, improve their maintenance program, and increase efficiency across their entire fleet.Ready to learn how One Step GPS can help build your fleet’s ideal tracking solution? Meet with one of our US-based specialists today.