The mileage tax is inevitable. This tax is a fee charged to drivers for every mile driven on local roads and highways. Currently, we pay taxes to the state and federal government for each gallon of fuel that we purchase. The government collects billions of dollars each year from these taxes to fund the building […]
October 7, 2022 – FieldLogix announces several exciting new product updates. These new features give our customer more reporting capabilities and more control over their devices. This release is in-line with our goal to release several new product enhancements each quarter. The new enhancements include: – A power disconnect report that documents any time tracking […]
Auto insurance fraud is considered as a “big business” for criminals. Fraudulent accidents also tend to increase dramatically during economic downturns. During a difficult economy, it is much easier for criminal rings to recruit desperate new members. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, these criminals often target commercial fleets since they are perceived to […]
In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, it is important for companies delivering products and services to focus on providing a great service delivery experience. According to a recent study by Microsoft, 90% of US consumers base their loyalty to a brand based on their experience with it. In addition, 60% of consumers will quickly drop a […]
Insurance telematics is becoming a popular technology within the commercial auto insurance industry. The is largely due to the fact that commercial fleets have become very risky clients for insurers. Claims losses have increased substantially over the past decade due an increase in the number of vehicle accidents. Much of this is attributed to driver […]
According to the NHTSA, 800,000 vehicles are stolen throughout the US annually. While theft result in higher insurance premiums for all drivers, the victims often incur a much higher cost. Not only does fleet vehicle theft increase insurance premiums, it often creates downtime for fleets due to the lost equipment, parts, and vehicles that are […]
FieldLogix is launching an update to its Goose app that includes pre trip inspection & post trip inspection capabilities as part of its new DVIR feature. With the new feature, drivers can perform vehicle inspections at the beginning and end of their shifts to ensure that their vehicles are in good operating condition. The results […]
Fleet KPI’s are important for any organization that wants to improve fleet efficiency. KPI’s can help you compare your fleet against historical trends, as well as against your industry’s peers. Once your KPI’s are established, you can set goals for your fleet to improve your organization’s financial performance in key areas. Fleet Utilization KPI’s Operating […]
When many people think of Artificial Intelligence, they picture some extremely intelligent computer taking over all of humanity and bending us all to its will. In fact, AI has been used for years to help organizations become more successful and efficient. Today it is being used by savvy marketers to encourage you to buy new […]
Staged accidents like the “swoop and squat” are especially common during bad economies. Unscrupulous criminals often set out to make quick money by targeting unsuspecting motorists. In fact, the FBI states that staged accident claims amount to $20 billion dollars per year and increases the average auto insurance premium by $100 to $300 pear year. […]
July 27, 2022 – FieldLogix has been recognized by DataMagazine as one of the top 101 Innovative Companies in California in the Information Technology category. It is the only member of the many fleet management software companies to be recognized. The magazine also selected companies such as ServiceMax and Appify for the list. This latest […]
The supervisor of Wallkill, NY recently decided to add a GPS fleet tracking system to each and every city-owned vehicle. City supervisor, John Ward, says he hopes many other municipalities will embrace GPS fleet tracking technology because it can help the city save money, become more efficient and can help police to patrol the town more effectively.
Mr. Ward decided to add a GPS fleet tracking system to Walkhill’s entire fleet of 93 vehicles. The town paid $27,000 for the tracking systems. The city expects the tracking systems to pay for themselves within a year.
The new fleet tracking system will allow department heads to monitor routes, idling time, how fast vehicles are traveling and when they are ready for routine maintenance. “Department heads know where their trucks and cars are, what they are doing and where they are going,” said said Glemming. “The data is secure – no one can change it. It will help the municipality create routing efficiency, which saves wear and tear on vehicles as well as expenditures for fuel, which is skyrocketing.” In addition to department heads, the supervisor and town board have access to the tracking data.
Thanks to the success of companies like Uber, home food delivery service is all the rage now. Companies such as McDonalds (NYSE: MCD), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), and Panera have all announced home delivery initiatives over the past year. In fact, Panera projects that they will boost same store sales by 250,000 with home delivery services. As for […]
For years, the term “customer experience” has been a buzzword that appeared to be isolated to the tech industry. In reality, tech companies have been using an improved customer experience in order to disrupt traditional industries. Many successful “startups” such as Uber and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) have discovered two major “gaps” that weren’t being filled by […]
Chances are that you’ve heard a constant buzz in the news about self driving cars. Companies such as Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Uber, BMW (ETR:BMW), Ford (NYSE:F), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Audi (ERT:NSU), and General Motors (NYSE:GM) have all either begun or announced autonomous car initiatives over the past few years. With such a concerted effort to develop and […]
Wouldn’t life be easier if our smartphones told us how to better manage our fuel spending? Since that isn’t the case, here are three of the top fuel saving tips straight from industry experts as expressed in Automotive Fleet’s article “How to Manage Fuel Expenses Like a Pro” by Lauren Fletcher. Monitor Gas Price Trends […]
Managing a fleet is challenging. Not only is it difficult to ensure that all vehicles are operational and drivers are productive, but there are multiple other issues that could ruin a fleet manager’s day. Fortunately, there are various tools available to fleet managers in order to reduce fleet liabilities that could lead to losses and […]
Many drivers are unaware of the power they hold by being behind the wheel. They have the ability to drastically increase, or decrease the pollution that surrounds them. It is of course important to do your part when it comes to reducing pollution on Earth, but sometimes when you’re a business that requires the use […]
