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FieldLogix releases its driver-centric dash camera policy guide

FieldLogix announces the release of its guide for creating a company policy for dash cameras.   The guide discusses all of the factors involved when creating a dash camera policy and how to make the policy driver-friendly in order to minimize driver resistance. “In todays’ litigious world, fleets are often targeted by unscrupulous motorists for insurance […]

Creative Uses for Old Smartphones

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? […]

Will Phone GPS Tracking Help Drone Delivery?

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 […]

USPS May Add Drones to Fleet

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 […]

For-Hire Trucking Jobs Down by 6,800 in March

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 […]

Delta to Offer Pet GPS Tracking

If there is one thing people love, it’s their pets. Delta Air Lines is well aware of this and has announced it will offer pet GPS tracking on select flights. Sendum Wireless designed the PT300, and up to 10 airports will offer the service that will cost $50 per flight. The company hopes it will […]

What GPS Tracking Taught Us About Pandas

Giant pandas are notoriously elusive, shying away at the slightest notice of humans. So, researchers from Michigan State University decided to attach GPS tracking collars to five giant pandas in hopes it would reveal more about the bears’ habits in the wild. One co-author of the paper suggested previous data on pandas is really incorrect […]

You May Soon Be Able to Track Friends in Real Time

Is simply knowing where your friends are not enough? Well, Apple’s vision involves real-time tracking. The U.S. Patent Office awarded the company a patent entitled “Sharing location information among devices” that essentially describes one person being able to use his or her smartphone to see where another person is moving about. Although this real-time GPS tracking […]

Government Fleet Could See More Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Thanks to a new order signed by the President that aims to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the government’s fleet could see an increase in hybrid, electric, and other alternative fuel cars. The executive order calls for a 40% reduction in emissions by 2025 in comparison to 2008 levels. An order signed in 2009 has already […]

How Oregon Plans to Charge for Road Use

On July 1st, 5,000 volunteers will begin a trial run of OReGO, the Oregon Department of Transportation’s pilot program that would charge hybrid and electric vehicle owners 1.5 cents per mile to use the road. Sane ITF, which has been a part of toll projects globally, and IMS DriveSync, a telematics system which has been used by […]

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