An employee of Atlanta-based Candy Crown was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling over $300,000 in funds through payroll fraud over a 3 year period. The employee, Katrina McCutchen, must also pay $327,000 in restitution to her former employer. She worked for the small family business that makes and distributes […]
Truck driver age restrictions are being reduced 3 ways to protect and manage your fleet once changes take place. Changes in truck driver age restrictions Due to a vibrant economy, the US is experiencing a shortage in truck drivers. To alleviate this issue, DRIVE-safe (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act) is looking to […]
[San Diego, CA – January 4, 2018] FieldLogix announces that it has received the IoT Breakthrough award for Vehicle Telematics Solution of the Year! The award recognizes the leaders in the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) industry for their innovation and mission to advance technology within the industry. Winners in other IoT Breakthrough Award categories […]
[San Diego, CA, January 12, 2018] FieldLogix has been recognized by Insights Success Magazine as one of the 10 Most Innovative Fleet Management Providers of 2017! Each year, the publication researches the fleet management industry and selects the top 10 providers with the most innovative offerings. FieldLogix was selected because of its innovative fleet management […]
November 29, 2017, San Diego, CA – FieldLogix, the provider of an innovative fleet & workforce management solution announces that Steven Settelmayer joins the company as Executive Vice President of Sales. Mr. Settelmayer was an early executive at Teletrac (NYSE:DHR – News), one of the first IoT/telematics providers in the US. As Vice President of […]
Invasion of privacy is a primary concern that many employees have with GPS fleet tracking. However, companies and employees can both benefit equally. How a company introduces GPS fleet solutions to employees can help ease the process. Here’s why: Honesty about GPS installation improves worker performance quicker Notifying employees will help the poorest performing drivers […]
FieldLogix is introducing five new features for our mobile dispatching app, Goose! Now, business owners and employees can verify proof of service for reporting, accountability, and client verification. Proof of Service Options for Driver Management: Photos Upload useful photos and have the option to draw on the photos to highlight specific details of the completed work. […]
Today there are financially rewarding benefits for restaurants adding food delivery to their services. On one hand delivery is faster and easier for customers but, on the other, it is a different business model for restaurants. Restaurants everywhere are wondering…is delivery worth the investment? Restaurants like Panera say yes. Panera (NASDAQ:PNRA) projected an increase of […]
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 […]
Business owners and managers are constantly on-the-go, which is why FieldLogix released the latest monitoring app for your smart watch. Use your Apple Watch to pull up a list of employees, their locations, and even call or text employees all while on-the-go. With the FieldLogix Apple Watch app, administrators can easily see which drivers are […]
We are thrilled to announce FieldLogix’s new feature, Vehicle Vitals. Now, businesses are able to enhance their vehicle’s lifespan by successfully monitoring certain aspects of the engine and device well-being. The vehicle vital updates include: The Check Engine Light: Instant notification so you can immediately address Vehicle problems Miles Per Gallon Usage: Closely monitor your drivers Fuel […]
In an effort to reduce their overhead costs, many businesses allow employees to use their personal vehicles to complete their daily tasks. Take Uber for example, which relies solely on the personal vehicles of their drivers. While this strategy has paid off for some companies, it is important to evaluate the liabilities associated with this. […]
With the emergency of many “on-demand” businesses, many of these companies struggle with classifying employees as independent contractors or direct employees. It is critical that you select the appropriate classification due to the fact that misclassification could lead to serious legal and financial liabilities. Next, here are some main points to remember while classifying your […]
FieldLogix is excited to announce the newest feature on our mobile app, Hey Goose! In an effort to help companies grow and better manage labor costs, the mobile time-clock is now available for the iPhone! Now, every employee can use both Android and iPhone smartphones to report their “On-Duty,” and “Off-Duty” statuses. With this user-friendly […]
Only a couple of months ago, a California federal jury handed out a $55 million verdict against Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Failing to pay 850 of its truck drivers compensation they were entitled to. The jury found that Walmart owed the drivers back pay for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, mandatory rest breaks and layovers between […]
With the holiday season kicking off, it’s nearing the most dangerous time of the year for drivers on the road. As more travelers are on the road visiting family and the road condition worsens from winter weather, drivers’ patience slowly withers away. This increases the risks of company drivers safely completing their deliveries on the […]
The average fleet driver drives 20,000 to 25,000 miles on the road annually. That’s up to 10,000 to 15,000 miles more than the average driver in the United States. As a result, the likelihood of accidents are higher, which puts your drivers at risk. With lives at stake, and possible lawsuits, safety should be the […]
In today’s business practices, having a strong social media presence is imperative to gain access to new markets and potential customers. Most people are on at least two social networking platforms. For businesses, especially startups, it’s crucial to build a following on social networking platforms so you can boost your business and grow further. With […]
