[San Diego, CA – September 25, 2019] FieldLogix customers can improve fleet safety with the new Safety Alert which alerts drivers of dangerous behaviour in real time, allowing fleet managers to GET MORE DONE! FieldLogix has released another industry-leading safety accessory that can easily be added on to customers’ current FieldLogix Field Resource Management devices. […]
Police have identified the man who they fatally shot to end a police pursuit in Ohio on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who was fatally shot by police as 46 year old Ohio resident Terry R. Pierce, Jr. Pierce was fatally shot after leading police on a […]
The snow was deep, and the driver was stranded. His truck was utterly stuck. He tried and tried to dig out to no avail. He was in a remote location without cell service, and the snow was coming down hard. One day went by, then two. Finally, he found a location with limited cell service […]
Vehicle telematics, often referred to as a “black box”, track vehicle location, movement, speed and general performance. These devices record and also actively transmit data to management reporting tools and business applications. Engine management systems also often contain stored data accessible by telematics devices; fuel consumption and “greener” driving data being an area of particular […]
A violent highway accident in Wasatch County, Utah resulted in the death of six after a dump truck crossed over the median and crashed into two oncoming cars. The driver of the truck was arrested for six counts of automobile homicide, two counts of DUI, one count of open container in a vehicle, reckless driving, […]
The holiday season revolves around the nation’s roads. Sadly, during this time of the year, crash fatalities increase by nearly 25%. While crash deaths occur around 117 times/day during the rest of the year, holiday travel boosts that to an average of 156 times/day. Accidents involving large trucks take place over 500,000 times a year […]
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 […]
Last quarter, 55 anonymous reports given to the city of San Diego accused government fleet employees of fraud, waste, and many other illegal activities. But what were they doing? Some 26 employees were putting their jobs at risk by performing unauthorized charity work. Generally, charity work and illegal activities are not interchangeable terms, however these […]
A wrongful death lawsuit claimed in Cook County, Illinois, against Hussmann Corp. resulted in a $22.7 million award by the jury. Aaron Swenson, a 31-year-old private investigator, was stopped in morning traffic when a fleet van rammed Swenson’s vehicle into the truck stopped ahead. His wife, Theresa Swenson, later filed a lawsuit charging negligence against […]
Businesses are using the latest technology! We are in the middle of a rapid increase in remote work. This includes drivers, technicians, administrators, and other off-site employees. Many companies with remote workers rely on paper time sheets, which are prone to fraud. These remote workers shouldn’t be using additional time manually calculating labor hours on […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Accidents and surprising expenses always happen but don’t get shut down for this minor thing. The failure to keep up-to-date maintenance documents could make your business be shut down for a possible imminent hazard to public safety. Due to a failure to submit paperwork the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) […]
Traffic accident victim awarded $4.68 million by Jury for a fleet driver’s negligence to driving. The truck driver for Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation rear-ended and severely injured Hector Zuniga, 53, on November 17, 2008. Reports claim the truck driver changed lanes at the last minute and rammed Zuniga’s 1990 Honda (Nasdaq:ADR – News) automobile from […]
