How Northstar Construction addresses the industry’s biggest pain points with a simple and effective fleet management solution

As inflation skyrockets, construction companies focus on internal costs

Inflation continues to rock the country, and the construction industry isn’t immune—contractors have seen the cost of building materials rise 37.7% over the past few years. These soaring external costs make it even more important for construction companies to take charge of the internal expenses they can control

Contractors see much of their hard-earned revenue thrown away as a result of some of the industry's biggest pain points , such as lack of visibility, inadequate safety programs, and insufficient maintenance. These problems and more can lead to staggering costs, decreased productivity, missed opportunities—and wasted money.

Northstar Construction knew they needed to address the construction industry’s pain points to stay ahead during economic uncertainty. Their solution? One Step GPS, an industry-leading fleet management platform that provides the straightforward tools construction companies need to regain control.

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A superior, cost-effective solution to construction's biggest challenges

Northstar Construction wanted a simple and efficient fleet tracking system that didn't require costly upfront fees. They were attracted by One Step GPS' durable, easy-to-install devices and transparent price structure.

Our pricing stands out with:

Competitive service costs. Our cutting-edge GPS service costs just $13.95 per month per device.
Honest and affordable upfront fees. We charge a one-time activation fee of no more than $20 per device along with charges for the first and last month's service. The last month's service is refunded when devices are returned.
Risk-free trial. We never require contracts or cancellation fees, and we offer a 100-day money-back guarantee.

Northstar Construction increased efficiency and solved many of the biggest problems faced by the industry with the help of our advanced fleet tracking system. Here are some of the construction pain points they tackled with One Step GPS.

1. Limited visibility

When multiple construction projects take teams and assets to different locations, it’s easy for companies to lose sight of their resources. This lack of visibility makes it difficult to keep track of idling equipment that would be better used at another job site. Far from a minor inconvenience, this can cost companies big money—a single idling backhoe can result in hidden costs of around $1,000 a month, for example. And this total doesn't even account for the cost of lost opportunities and projects falling behind deadline.

With such a hefty price tag, missed opportunities like these make full fleet visibility crucial. With One Step GPS, Northstar Construction can locate every vehicle and asset in real-time 24/7 from a single, user-friendly dashboard. Precise location information is accessible anytime, anywhere via desktop, phone, or tablet—helping them seamlessly optimize dispatching and resource allocation.

A lack of visibility can also result in a lack of productivity. When construction managers can’t track employee performance, efficiency suffers. One Step GPS helps companies monitor employee output by confirming crew members adhere to assigned schedules and job sites. Managers can ensure work hours and equipment are being used to their fullest with information like:

Driving start and end times
Deviation from predefined boundaries
Stops along a route
After-hours use of vehicles and assets
And more

Companies can also define geofences and create customized, live alerts to notify as many individuals as needed of inefficient activity.

Engine idle monitoring screenshot from One Step GPS platform

2. Inadequate safety program

Costs related to workplace injuries disproportionately impact the construction industry. The typical cost per injured construction worker is $27,000 , almost twice the $15,000 for all other industry workers—and the expenses don’t stop there. Safety incidents come with overwhelming indirect costs and revenue loss resulting from factors like downtime for injured employees, hiring and training temporary workers, damaged equipment repair, legal costs, and more.

The best way to protect your workforce and your bottom line is by implementing a quality safety program , and fleet tracking plays a key role. In One Step GPS, Northstar Construction found what they needed to improve crew safety and reduce expensive accidents, including tools like:

Real-time and historical safety insights. With the help of One Step GPS, managers can coach crew members with data-driven insights into speeding, harsh braking and driving, fast acceleration, and more. Track behavior in real time to put a stop to accidents before they occur, and access historical data like our driver’s scorecards for a detailed look at driver safety trends over a defined time period.
Advanced maintenance tools. Keep your fleet in top shape to prevent vehicle failures that lead to accidents and dangerous breakdowns. Our platform allows you to schedule preventive maintenance, access live diagnostic readouts, create customizable alerts for damaging driving behavior, and more.
Tailored live alerts. Stop unsafe driving behavior before it leads to dangerous and costly accidents with One Step GPS’ live alerts. Construction companies can create customizable in-app, email, and text alerts to notify as many people as needed of unsafe driving behavior at no additional charge.
AI-powered dashcams. Choose our optional dual-facing dashcams for an added layer of safety. These devices help fleets eliminate dangerous behavior like texting while driving and can help exonerate innocent drivers if false claims arise—protecting your workers and your company’s reputation.

3. Neglected maintenance

Maintenance costs make up to 20% of the total cost of equipment ownership for contractors—and unexpected repairs and breakdowns can substantially increase this already expensive cost. Without a reliable fleet tracking solution, preventive maintenance can slip through the cracks, leading to expensive breakdowns and even accidents.

One Step GPS helps construction companies like Northstar Construction automate maintenance so no needed repair is ever overlooked. Our system features:

Automated preventive maintenance scheduling for brake and tire inspections, oil changes, air filter replacements, and more
Maintenance reminders based on engine hours, mileage driven, and diagnostic codes to extend vehicle life
Real-time vehicle diagnostic reports to detect check engine lights and problems with components like brakes, powertrain, and transmission
Live alerts for risky driving behavior that leads to vehicle wear, like idling and harsh driving

Maintenance management screenshot from One Step GPS platform

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