--- description: Review of GPS Fleet Tracking Software Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: GPS Fleet Tracking Software | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Delivery Scheduling Software](/directory/3701/delivery-scheduling/software) > [GPS Fleet Tracking Software](/software/64625/forward-thinking-systems) # GPS Fleet Tracking Software Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/64625/forward-thinking-systems Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/64625/forward-thinking-systems?page=2) > Forward Thinking Systems provides a cloud-based fleet management solution that provides businesses with tools and functionalities that help them to coordinate and track their fleet of vehicles in real time. Vehicles can be installed with a tracking device with a constant satellite and cellular connection that sends location updates to the online application, providing real-time locations. Through the solution's Route Manager, users can view assets on a map and differentiate between vehicles by color, type and custom labeling to indicate usage type. Forward Thinking Systems provides a dispatching feature helps dispatchers to find an address, locate the closest vehicle to a stop and dispatch the stop to the driver. Communication between drivers and dispatch can be managed with the two-way messaging feature from the cloud application directly to a driver’s device. Drivers can access the dispatch feature via mobile and tablet computers. Support is offered via phone and email. > > Verdict: Rated **3.9/5** by 18 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.9/5** | 18 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Forward Thinking Systems - **Location**: Jericho, US - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$15.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Flexible Pricing. Hardware can be purchased upfront or billed monthly. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Asset Tracking - Dispatch Management - Driver Management - Employee Management - Fuel Management - GPS - Historical Reporting - Incident Reporting - Inspection Management - Maintenance Management - Mileage Tracking - Real-Time Monitoring - Route Optimisation - Routing - Status Tracking - Territory Management - VIN Lookup - Vehicle Tracking - Work Order Management ## Support Options - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Delivery Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3701/delivery-scheduling/software) ## Related Categories - [Delivery Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3701/delivery-scheduling/software) - [GPS Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/866/gps-tracking/software) - [Fleet Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4558/fleet-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We also have better visibility into driver performance; and driver locations at any given time. As well as integrating with our Comdata credit cards to help track fuel expense. > > **Cons**: Any issues I had come across have been due to myself and not the software. No complaints from our company. FTS has been stellar in customer service and always quick to answer questions. > > Driver location visibility, speed monitoring, ability to report road use miles, and track maintenance needs. ----- ### "Exceptional Customer Service and Value" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 August 2018* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Forward Thinking Soltuion is a great value based on your standard Fleet Management Solutions on the marketplace today. Easy to use webbased software and a variety of hardware options for ay vehcile or equipment assets. Always developing new features every month for customers. > > **Cons**: Needs to add dashboards to the reporting. ----- ### "Walk away, do not let their prices make you sign a lease" — 2.0/5 > **Jorge** | *11 March 2020* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Not Really much, Price is decent, but we have an issue at least once a week > > **Cons**: Poor management, I am trying to see if there is a way to walk out of the lease and they wont speak to me about it, equipment issues, software issues, > > Walk away from this company, they have you do a lease through Navitas, and you can not break it. Their services is really poor( Dot wrote me a violation because their system was down), installation gives you problems(sent the units and they sent wrong cables, and connectivity issues), and Management is hard to reach, I have been waiting for weeks 6-7 to be exact to have one of the Managers call me back to see if there is away to break the lease and they are always on vacation, on another call, or trainning, do yourself a favor and go to another company, i saved 5 dls per unit when I renewed my lease and I deeply regret it. ----- ### "Forward Thinking Systems product and service review" — 5.0/5 > **Brian** | *16 August 2018* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: After reviewing many different telematic solutions, Forward Thinking was the only system that was able to incorporate all of our needs on to one platform. They offer a one stop shop for equipment tracking, video analysis, route optimization, paperless dispatch and messaging, while ensuring a user friendly experience. > > **Cons**: With any electronic system, connectivity can be a challenge, but Forward Thinking's response time and attention to detail has made for an almost 100% up time experience. > > My overall experience with Forward Thinking has been great. They offer a premium product with a priority and focus on customer service. In my opinion, the experience can't get much better in the telematics market. ----- ### "It's been a very supportive and friendly experience." — 5.0/5 > **Steven** | *5 June 2018* > > **Pros**: It's easy to access and navigate. I like that you can communicate with your staff through text messages. I also love the fact that it allows you to generate reports on the fleet travel activities on a daily basis. > > **Cons**: I really don't have a feature that I don't like. I utilize the system on a daily basis and it makes my job easier. It have helped me add an extra safety feature on our fleet. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/64625/forward-thinking-systems?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/64625/forward-thinking-systems) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data