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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.
The city of Los Angeles is aiming to have at least 80% of its cab fleet be green by 2015. The Green Taxicab Program, implemented in 2011, requires City hall to meet certain annual standards for fuel efficient vehicles. As of December 31, 2013, 988 of the city’s cabs meet the green requirement–more than halfway […]
NASA is using GPS tracking devices to keep an eye on a gigantic iceberg in Antarctica. The iceberg, labeled B31, is about 240 square miles and recently broke free from the Pine Island Glacier. Scientists are less concerned about keeping track of it and more concerned about losing track as the Antarctic winter approaches, meaning […]
All 21 buses in the city’s fleet will be equipped with GPS tracking systems in the near future. Tracking buses is a growing trend that helps both riders and supervisors stay in the loop. In a chilly place like Steamboat Springs, the app means riders will spend less time in the freezing cold. Transit Manager […]
Phoenix Cars LLC, known for its cutting edge electric vehicle technologies, will be introducing a 14-passenger all-electric shuttle bus for U.S. fleets as well as international markets. The new electric vehicle platform can also support medium-duty fleet vehicles making them a more cot-efficient, sustainable option. According to Steven Davis, president of Phoenix Cars, “Our electric […]
TrackR is a new, low-priced GPS tracking device that can attach to just about anything. The corresponding app will send an alert to your iPhone when the thing being tracked has gone out of range. If the item with the tracking device goes missing and the TrackR beeping can’t be heard, any other device with […]
Runners in the OKC marathon on April 27, 2014 will all have GPS tracking devices. The run is in honor of the victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing and the GPS tracking will be managed by US Fleet Tracking who is headquartered just outside of the city. The company provides management services for businesses and […]
The family of an Autistic child has launched their own crowdfunded startup to create affordable GPS trackers for other families in need. The GPS tracker, created by CloudHawk USA is a pocket tracker with a seven-day battery and temperature monitor. The project is gaining momentum on indiegogo.com during Autism awareness month. The company plans to […]
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the futuristic truck Walmart showcased at the Mid-America Trucking Show recently. Walmart, which operates one of the largest fleets in the nation, is aiming to double fleet efficiency by 2015. While the prototype currently runs on diesel, it uses a fuel neutral turbine that can run on liquid […]
Saab, the once-bankrupt carmaker revived by Japanese, Chinese, and Swedish investors, began production on the 9-3 electric vehicle last September. The electric vehicle, the first in the Saab fleet, will initially be released in Sweden and China. Saab will begin volume production later this year with plans to launch the new electric fleet vehicle in […]
