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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 maintenance costs are on the rise according to GE Capital’s Fleet Market Economic Outlook Survey that was released earlier this year. GE surveyed 413 executives who hold responsibility for vehicle fleets across multiple industries in the U.S. The participating companies ranged from $10 million to $1 billion in revenue. The key findings, as told […]
Today marks our 13th year of operations. It is amazing to think back and realize that FieldLogix was just as a 20 page class project over a decade ago. It has since evolved to become a provider of an incredible product that has a loyal customer base. We have also attracted many talented people, who have each grown as […]
Few people truly understand the importance of routine vehicle maintenance the way fleet managers do. When a company relies on fleet vehicles to do business, even one day out of service can have a serious impact. Although some managers are hesitant to use telematics and GPS tracking, in the long run the right kind of […]
If you live in Northern California take note, Google’s self-driving fleet is hitting local roads. The vehicles will venture off their test track in favor of “familiar roads” in Mountain View near the headquarters to see how the cars do in real-life situations. The cars will use the same software tested in the original fleet, which […]
UPS recently announced plans to purchase RNG from Clean Energy Fuels Corp to use in its delivery fleet vehicles. Clean Energy Fuels produces the first RNG available in commercial quantities. RNG can be made from a number of sources, including wastewater treatment, organic waste in landfills, and agriculture. Three California UPS fueling stations in Los […]
You can trade in your old smartphone for a few extra bucks, or you can re-purpose it into something surprisingly useful. If you have an old one lying around, give one of these ideas a try. Clock, alarm, or digital frame – Since your phone is already sitting there, why not give it a purpose? […]
Although we’re all still waiting on baited breath for Amazon drone delivery to take flight, we’re learning more about how the packages will find their way to recipients. A patent filed back in September 2014 details how shoppers could potentially finalize orders, as well as how Amazon could internally organize Prime Air. It’s possible the […]
The USPS recently announced the finalists for a possible vehicle contract to replace the agency’s aging fleet. Among the expected names like Ford, Chrysler, Fiat, and Nissan is Cincinnati-based Workhorse Group. Reports suggest the USPS would use the vehicle-maker’s electric delivery truck with a range of 50 to 100 miles and HorseFly drones, which can […]
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s monthly report, the number of for-hire trucking jobs dropped by 6,800 in March, marking the largest drop in two years. Back in March 2013, the industry had a loss of 10,400 jobs, but April 2013 saw an increase of 13,800 jobs. In general, the economy welcomed an additional […]
