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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.
On Sunday, former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner had his GPS tracking device removed effectively ending his house arrest. Filner was handed the sentence after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his sexual harassment trial. The former mayor was forced to wear the GPS tracking device for three months and was not permitted to leave […]
England Van Lines, a company providing cross country moving and nationwide storage services, is equipping its entire fleet of moving vans with GPS tracking systems. The company hopes the GPS tracking will provide better logistics for the company, but for the customer as well. Once all the vehicles in the fleet are equipped with the […]
With a surge of fitness trackers hitting the market, TomTom is looking to set itself apart from the competition by introducing a watch that includes both GPS tracking as well as a heart rate monitor. The TomTom Runner Cardio tracks actual exertion in addition to distance and route. The large screen displays the heart rate, […]
More and more car dealerships are stashing GPS tracking devices on financed cars to track the vehicle. A man who removes the devices, often found under the driver compartment, estimates 70 percent of dealerships are hiding trackers in cars. Although consumers bristle at the privacy infringement, car dealers see it as a benefit to both sides. […]
Ecuador is taking steps to keep chemicals used as precursor for illegal drugs out of criminal hands by installing GPS tracking devices to keep tabs on the chemicals. The monitoring device tracks the chemicals beginning the moment they enter the country. Every truck that transports these chemicals is equipped with a GPS tracker so it […]
CarLock utilizes GPS technology to improve car security. The device plugs into the car diagnostic port and is used in conjunction with a smartphone app. If the vehicle moves outside of the designated area, the engine starts, the device is disconnected, or if the GPS signal is lost due to jamming, the app will immediately […]
A UK court heard a case this week against a ring of UK car thieves who used GPS tracking devices to steal vehicles. In addition to GPS, the thieves also used cloned smart keys. Cars parked using airport valet were targeted. A ring member would attach a GPS tracking device to the car and make […]
Admobilize, a Miami-startup, is using GPS tracking and facial recognition to track ad reach. The nascent company uses beacons and GPS tracking outdoors to decide where the ads should be seen. Then, facial recognition gives the company a better idea how many people actually saw the ad. In addition to billboards and taxis, the company […]
The daring feline has been named “Britain’s bravest pet” after his GPS collar showed him sleeping in the middle of the busy A15, a main road in England. Four-year-old Archie was fitted with the GPS collar after disappearing for weeks at a time. His owner was shocked to find at night he would leave the […]
