Gas prices almost reached $5 per gallon this year! While rising fuel prices are hard on the average consumer, it’s especially hard on those in the (trucking) tractor-trailer industry, considering most big rigs get about 7 miles per gallon (MPG). A truck driver can use over 140 gallons of diesel fuel each day he runs […]
In May 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the State of California to reduce prison population due to overcrowding, causing “the severe and unlawful mistreatment of prisoners through grossly inadequate provision of medical and mental health care.” Justice Kennedy wrote “For years the medical and mental health care provided by California’s prisons has fallen short of […]
Write-Off 100% Of Your GPS Tracking System Purchase Plus Realize A 35% Savings. Now may be the perfect time to invest in a GPS tracking system since the federal government will essentially pay for a large portion of it. Thanks to the extension and increased deductions with IRS Section 179, businesses can write off up to […]
Many popular techno gadgets, including games consoles, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, have built-in GPS tracking capability. As the holiday shopping season ramps up, more of these advanced devices will be purchased, making more of them available to be stolen. Some police agencies are encouraging consumers to enable the GPS tracking function of the gadgets. […]
In response to Diane Sawyer’s 20/20 interview with Jaycee Dugard last year, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has since implemented several changes to its sex offender monitoring program. If you are unfamiliar with Dugard’s story, the gist is that at 11 years of age, Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped by Phillip & Nancy’s […]
Johnny Ray Morgan of Palm Bay is on probation for having sexually battered a child in 1995. After cutting off his court-ordered GPS tracking device, his probation officer was immediately notified. Probation officials then alerted Palm Bay police, who searched wooded locations in which Morgan had before camped, as recorded by previous GPS tracking data received. […]
Some accused of felony domestic violence in Ramsey County (Minnesota) are now offered the choice of wearing a GPS tracking device in exchange for reduced bail. “When a judge will order a no-contact order, which is very typical, that’s only a piece of paper. And what we ought to be thinking about is what else […]
FieldLogix today announced that its award-winning fleet and asset management solution will now leverage the Sprint wireless network to transmit real-time information from its GPS tracking device to a web-based application. FieldLogix provides a green fleet management and asset tracking solutions to help businesses reduce fuel consumption and maximize productivity. FieldLogix’s GPS-enabled wireless devices and […]
Fuel costs are one of a fleet manager’s largest expenses. Applying the best fleet fuel practices such as idling reduction and efficient routing are highly effective approaches to reducing fuel costs. Using a web-based fleet GPS tracking system, purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles, and relocating a key fueling station are also ways to reduce fuel consumption and employee hours. […]
Due to budget cuts, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been removing GPS tracking system devices from paroled, known gangsters. Unfortunately, at least one of the formerly tracked, Lawrence Lamar “Poopie” Jackio, is suspected of being involved in a home invasion-robbery, turned shooting – just one day after his ankle monitoring device was removed. […]
Fleet management and trucking company owners should consider investing in eco-friendly driver training for their fleet truck drivers. Running a green fleet will decrease your fuel costs, vehicle emissions, reduce fleet vehicle wear and tear, and improve your company’s image. Eco-safe truck driver education courses teach drivers how to eliminate identify and eliminate poor driving […]
