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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.
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 […]
Under a recently passed Alabama law, state officials must analyze all government fleet vehicles and produce an actionable plan to replace current fleet vehicles with eco-friendly models. Officials must report all current details and costs by September 30, 2010. State officials hope this initiative will force cities and counties to turn their fleets green, according […]
A recent article in the San Francisco Examiner states that the City is beginning to track its city-owned fleet vehicles in order to reduce costs and negligent employee behavior. The City plans to eventually reduce the number of vehicles in its fleet, once enough data has been gathered and analyzed. “We continue to do our […]
Telematics Detroit 2010 is a conference mainly for automakers and their suppliers. Many of the conference speakers emphasized that the Telematics Industry as a whole has changes dramatically in recent years. The Telematics Industry for consumer vehicles is expected to change even more as smartphones apps invade the telematics space, providing drivers with the type […]
