- October 31st, 2014
- Jackson Parker
GPS Tracking Device Clears Shooting Suspect, Still Serving 30 Years
Lamont Davis has been found guilty of firing a gun during an incident that left a five-year-old paralyzed, despite data from…
October 2014
22 posts
- October 30th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Oregon Using GPS Tracking Devices to Test Mileage-Based Gas Tax
Oregon is moving forward with plans to test mileage-based gas tax with the help of GPS tracking devices. The 5,000…
- October 29th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Indy Mayor Pushing for All-Electric City Fleet
Mayor Greg Ballard is aiming to have an all-electric city fleet in Indianapolis by 2016. The 425 plug-in vehicles have…
- October 28th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Coca-Cola Adding Additional Hybrids to Fleet
Coca-Cola plans to double its hybrid fleet and eventually replace 10% of its active service fleet with hybrid vehicles, according…
- October 27th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Taxi Fleet Owners in NYC can Appeal Taxi of Tomorrow
Taxi fleet owners in New York now have the right to appeal “Taxi of Tomorrow,” a $1 billion dollar plan…
- October 23rd, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar Operating Illegal Carpool Services
The popular fleet companies recently rolled out similar carpool services that allow for individual fares to be charged to people who…
- October 22nd, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Himalayan Trekkers will be Required to Carry GPS Tracking Device
After a blizzard killed 41 people making it the deadliest trekking disaster in the country’s history, Nepalese officials are introducing several…
- October 21st, 2014
- Jackson Parker
New Bill Could Make GPS Tracking Illegal Nationwide
Senator Charles Schumer of New York has introduced a bill that would make electronic stalking illegal, including GPS tracking. There…
- October 20th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
12 Million Fleet Management Systems in Vehicles by 2018
By the fourth quarter of 2013, there were 4 million fleet management systems in commercial vehicle fleets. That number is expected…
- October 17th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Majority of Drivers Feel Comfortable with Fleet Tracking
A recent survey conducted by Atomik Research found 68% of fleet drivers feel totally comfortable with telematics systems in their…
- October 16th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Nissan’s Commercial Fleet Getting Autonomous Technology
Nissan will be implementing self-driving technology in its commercial fleet to better cater to customers who crave comfort and improved safety systems. Philippe…
- October 15th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
GPS Tracking Leads to Theft Charges for Construction Firm VP
John M. Rubar, vice president of a construction company in Syracuse, New York, faces embezzlement charges to the tune of…
- October 14th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Dubai Fleet Adds Lotus Ambulance
Dubai’s police fleet already includes an Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. Now, paramedics can fulfill their need for speed as well…
- October 13th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Caltrans Fleet Vehicles Go High-Tech
Caltrans is reportedly spending a cool $2.5 million to give its fleet a high-tech boost. According to the Sacramento Bee,…
- October 10th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
New Pet Tracker uses GPS Technology to Keep Eyes on Fido
Pet owners who have trouble keeping track of their furry friends can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to a…
- October 9th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
University Launches GPS Tracking App for Students
University of Arkansas Little Rock is launching a GPS tracking app as another tool aimed at protecting students. The release…
- October 8th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
Man and Pooch Use GPS Tracker on 2,000 Mile Walk
Luke Robinson and Indiana, his Great Pyrenees, are walking 2,000 miles from Canada south to the Mexican border to raise…
- October 7th, 2014
- Jackson Parker
All New Homes in California to be EV Capable
California is contemplating espousing building codes that would require all new residential buildings be EV capable as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to…
