Most people can’t think about self-driving cars without feeling a little put off by the idea, even though they will supposedly be safer and more fuel efficient. Self-driving cars will also have the added benefit of picking up passengers exactly when and where they want. Gothenburg, Sweden will begin using self-driving cars in 2017 starting […]
The university campus offers Hertz 24/7 vehicles to both staff and students. Drivers can book a car using a smartphone app, online, or on the phone any time during the day or night. The fleet of self-service vehicles are low-emission, reduce traffic congestion, and relieve some of the pressure and competition for on-campus parking. RFID […]
According to a recent study by global market research company Markets and Markets, the Fleet Management Market is expected to triple from $10.91 billion in 2013 to $30.45 billion in 2018. Growing competitiveness in the transportation service industry makes fleet management crucial to a business operating a fleet of vehicles. The study analyzed market opportunities, […]
After Assassination, JFK Limo Continued Service for 13 Years After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, the midnight blue Lincoln Continental Limousine he was riding in spent another 13 years as part of the Presidential motorcade. For economic reasons, the limousine had to remain in service in the presidential […]
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 […]
The Sheriff’s Office in Buncombe County, N.C., will save more than $13,000 per year by running their fleet of ten Ford Crown Victorias on propane. This will result in reducing close to 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions! Buncombe County received funding under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP), administered by Virginia Clean Cities. […]
With the rise of fuel costs and a sluggish economy, companies throughout the country are continually seeking for ways to reduce their operating costs. One way to reduce costs dramatically is through the use of a GPS fleet tracking system. These systems have long been known to save companies thousands of dollars in fuel each […]
According to a recent survey, switching to electric and plug-in hybrid cars in your fleet could reduce your fuel costs by as much as 75 percent. The Energy Saving Trust-backed study explores the potential savings available to 20 organisations in the UK. It’s finding show that while the pure electric vehicles are very attractive for regular and predictable trips averaging […]
Believe it or not automobiles capable of human trasport have been around for over 200 years now! Since the advent of the automobile, engineers and designers have been focusing on ensuring our comfort and safety mostly be implementing automation and greater efficiency technologies such as automatic door locks, check engine light, self-parking, seat belt reminders, […]
Intuitively, you know that the faster you drive, the more gas you burn, but do you often wonder about about what that trade-off really is? Recently, three engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have calculated the answer to this question. For example, if you drive 60 mph on your next trip, […]
Clean Cities, a Department of Energy initiative that started 20 years ago, is made up of a number of regional coalitions that work with public and private fleets to help ease the transition to alternative fuels. Clean Cities also helps fleets that aren’t ready to make the switch to alternative fuels by offering information on emerging […]
According to the 4th Quarter 2012 Business Expectations Survey, carriers will continue to be very conservative in replacing their fleet equipment over the next year. There is an increase in carriers planning to acquire 11% to 25% of their tractor fleets, 60% of the smaller carriers and 45% of larger carriers indicated they were going […]
In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) started implementing a Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program. CSA 2010 replaced the SAFESTAT system that was used for many years to help track commercial driver and commercial carrier safety performance. CSA 2010 gathers information nationwide from crash sites and roadside vehicle inspections. This data […]
Want to save money and go green? Does your company have mobile workers or mobile assets – like a construction company, furniture company, HVAC/building services company? Then here is a great way your company can go green and cut costs at the same time. A green GPS tracking system can be a powerful tool to drive down costs […]
Although gas prices are expected to drop for 2013, fuel expenses will continue to have a major impact on business operating expenses. One of the best ways to cut fuel costs is with a GPS tracking system. BLS Trucking learned this after installing GPS tracking system into its 200 trucks a few years ago. By eliminating unauthorized […]
Have you ever wondered if your business is losing money because of doing things the way things have always been done? Carlos, owner of a local landscaping company, did. Carlos’ team of 15 employees used paper time sheets for years to document their work hours for payroll reporting. In his words, these paper time sheets […]
Fleet managers are constantly trying to figure out ways to increase productivity while cutting costs. The economic recovery combined with rising fuel costs has made fleet management more challenging than ever. With fuel topping $4 a gallon or more in some regions, fleet operators are searching for ways to make their drivers more efficient, while […]
