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Fleet management systems have been around a while and have become so complex that it has evolved into Field Resource Management. This article explores 5 reasons why all fleets need at least a basic Field Resource Management system.
Fleet GPS tracking and telematics devices have been installed in over 11,000 UPS delivery vehicles. The company recently announced plans to install GPS navigation and telematics equipment in another 10,000 trucks. UPS, one of the most recognized brands in the world, is a $49.7 billion global corporation known for its efficiency and speed.
Lockheed Martin, a global security and information technology company, opened a Global Positioning System (GPS) exhibit this week in Vienna, Austria. The GPS exhibit is part of the permanent Space Exhibit at Vienna’s United Nations Office. The purpose of the exhibit is to emphasize the importance of satellite navigation technology. GPS technology serves millions of […]
Facing severe budget cuts in today’s tough economy, cutting costs without sacrificing student safety is a formidable task for every school district across the nation. School district transportation managers are responsible for thousands of children each day once they step onto the school bus. Most state laws are very strict when it comes to school […]
SBD is an independent technical research and consulting firm that has been analyzing the telematics service market worldwide for over a decade. The company recently released their 2010 annual report titled “The Complete Guide to Telematics in Europe and the USA” providing an in-depth account of vehicle manufacturers’ telematics solutions. The report costs $3200.
The U.S. Federal Government is creating a new program to monitor the safety of all commercial truck drivers and trucking companies. The new program, created by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), is called Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010). Portions of the new truck safety monitoring system will take effect later in the […]
Managing fleets is certainly not an easy job. One of the most significant challenges corporate and public fleet managers face is dealing with the effects of legislation on their business. Recently two new pieces of legislation were passed that will directly affect fleet managers over the next few years.
AT&T was chosen by Frost & Sullivan to receive its 2010 North America CXOs’ Choice Award in the categories of overall best Mobile Workforce Management brand and overall best Next-Generation Fleet Management brand. Frost & Sullivan’s Best Awards recognize companies across dozens of industries worldwide for its achievements and exceptional performance in areas such as […]
A list of the “100 Best Government Fleets” was recently announced at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference. The conference was held in Austin, TX in June 2010. Troy, MI ranked #1 on the list. San Diego, CA ranked # 11. Top 20 Best Government Fleets in the U.S. TROY, MI PORTLAND, OR POLK COUNTY, […]
Coca Cola Enterprises, the largest bottler of Coke beverages, is highly regarded in the fleet management industry because it has the largest hybrid electric delivery fleet in North America. It has 327 “green” trucks on the road in the U.S. and Canada. These hybrid trucks are 30% more fuel-efficient than traditional trucks, produce less emissions […]
