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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 […]
Most people will agree the number one resolution for the New Year is to get fit, whether that means shedding a few pounds, increasing cardio capability, or finally trying out that intimidating Pilates machine. With sports and fitness trackers, like GPS watches, biking computers, and heart rate monitors, flooding the market, now is the perfect […]
In the coming weeks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce whether or not it will mandate peer communication and tracking systems in all new vehicles. The technology would enable vehicle-to-vehicle communication on the road and “provide warnings to drivers in as much as 76 percent of potential multi-vehicle collisions,” according to the Government […]
Government researchers in Australia have tagged more than 320 sharks with small GPS devices in hopes of improving the safety of beachgoers in the region. When a tagged shark is within about a half mile of the beach, the GPS devices send an alert and a tweet is generated by Surf Life Saving Western Australia. […]
Most people can’t think about self-driving cars without feeling a little put off by the idea, even though they will supposedly be safer and more fuel efficient. Self-driving cars will also have the added benefit of picking up passengers exactly when and where they want. Gothenburg, Sweden will begin using self-driving cars in 2017 starting […]
Florida is pioneering the use GPS systems to track firefighters. The Florida Forest Service hopes to prevent a tragedy like the one in Arizona that took the lives of 19 firefighters. When an unexpected eruption of fire left the firefighters facing a wall of flames, supervisors only had a rough estimate of where they were. […]
The university campus offers Hertz 24/7 vehicles to both staff and students. Drivers can book a car using a smartphone app, online, or on the phone any time during the day or night. The fleet of self-service vehicles are low-emission, reduce traffic congestion, and relieve some of the pressure and competition for on-campus parking. RFID […]
Every holiday season baby Jesus goes missing from nativity scenes all over the country. This year, Brickhouse Security is giving churches small GPS devices to attach to their figurines. The devices are monitored online and a text or email alert is sent when the figurine is in motion. For Reverend George Smith from St. Mark’s […]
According to a recent study by global market research company Markets and Markets, the Fleet Management Market is expected to triple from $10.91 billion in 2013 to $30.45 billion in 2018. Growing competitiveness in the transportation service industry makes fleet management crucial to a business operating a fleet of vehicles. The study analyzed market opportunities, […]
In October, a panel of three judges unanimously agreed that a GPS tracking device on a vehicle put in place by police would be considered a search under the Fourth Amendment. However, the panel split 2-1 when deciding if evidence gathered was admissible in court under the good-faith exception, which would exempt the evidence from […]
