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 […]
A new implementation of technology has been approved by the Calgary Board of Education this week that will allow parents and school management to know the exact location of their children’s buses. Parents even have the option of downloading an app on their kids’ devices, or on a “Z-Pass” card, that syncs with the GPS […]
Here are some proven ways to help your small business up productivity and down your stress level. 1.Do What You Dislike First They remain on your mind and prevent you from focusing completely on anything else. This only drags down your productivity. Get the crumby things done first, and you will be free to stride […]
One of The Erie County (N.Y.) Bureau of Fleet Services employees has been accused of impersonating a police officer in order to pull women over late at night. The man’s name is Steven Adamski. He has been identified by three different women who were allegedly pulled over by him as they drove into their neighborhood, […]
The 2015 Fleet Safety Conference was held last week in Schaumburg, Illinois and Chad Fay was named the winner of the annual Fleet Safety Award for 2015. Fay serves as director of Fleet Operations for the NPL Construction Company and won the award due to his proactive effort to implement innovative changes and improvements to […]
UPS has issued an apology to a dog owner and to their customer, a senior living facility in Atascadero, California, after a video of one of their drivers sparked an uproar on social media. In the video, the driver is shown kicking a small white dog and then proceeding to assault the owner, who watched […]
Fleet maintenance costs are on the rise according to GE Capital’s Fleet Market Economic Outlook Survey that was released earlier this year. GE surveyed 413 executives who hold responsibility for vehicle fleets across multiple industries in the U.S. The participating companies ranged from $10 million to $1 billion in revenue. The key findings, as told […]
A Motorola study concluded that companies save an average of $5,484 per employee per year by utilizing fleet tracking technology. The savings was mainly attributed to an increase in mobile workforce productivity and enabling enterprises to become more efficient via a reduction in annual labor and fuel operating costs. GPS vehicle tracking systems can help […]
The St. Petersburg police department appear to have taken a page right out of James Bond’s playbook, in an effort to be more effective in tracking criminals in a high speed pursuit. During a high speed chase, a sticky, GPS tracking cannonball can be fired from a mounted cannon on the hood of a police cruiser […]
If you’re a little pokey on the green—beware—there’s a new product out designed to monitor the speed at which each foursome plays. The product itself is a tiny GPS device designed by South African company Tagmarshal that chaperones each group as they play. Each four-ball is marked with a GPS and every 20 to 30 seconds […]
Whether you’re ready to scale Everest or just bought your first pair of hiking boots, there’s a GPS for you. Choosing the right GPS device while exploring the great outdoors not only adds an element of safety, but can also allow you to take pictures of your adventure without needing a camera or phone, share your […]
Garmin has introduced two new GPS watches that are packed with features, such as being the first GPS watches with a color screen, and the ability to predict race finishes. The Forerunner 220 and 620 watches were recently introduced, and they are both equipped with a 1-inch Chroma display. Additionally, both watches contain rechargeable batteries […]
As GPS tracking technology becomes more sophisticated and widespread, more and more people are able to use various GPS tracking devices to track the positions of a lot of things – even pets. In 2013, bicycles are no exception. The National Bike Registry estimates that 1.5 million bikes are stolen each year, with the […]
Two Michigan teenagers, who ran away from home after parents tried to stop the relationship, were eventually found, and can not have any type of contact with each other. A judge ordered Braxton Wood, 14, and his 13-year-old girlfriend Jayden Thomas to wear GPS tracking devices, and to refrain from any further of contact with […]
RLH Fire Protection designs, installs, inspects and repairs fire suppression systems throughout California. They operate a fleet of 50 vehicles throughout their regional offices in Bakersfield, Pleasanton, and San Francisco. RLH purchased FieldLogix back in 2010 because they had concerns about inaccurate time sheets, leading to excessive labor costs, as well as challenges in supervising […]
The Issaquah School District in the state of Washington implemented a GPS tracking system around 4 years ago, and has saved tens of thousands of dollars in reduced fuel expenses over the years in the process. Jim Enfield, the shop foreman for the Issaquah School District, uses the tracking system to monitor a fleet comprised of […]
In recent years, technology has increasingly made its way into the National Football League (NFL), and this year is no different, as NFL officials recently announced that within the next few seasons, all players will be wearing non-obtrusive GPS tracking devices during games and practices. A league memo was sent to all 32 teams in […]
