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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 […]
There are just a few more weeks left to take advantage for Section 179. Section 179 is a tax deduction offered for business equipment and software purchased by the end of 2012. If your company has been considering implementing a Green GPS tracking system into your fleet vehicles, why not buy today and pay next […]
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) released the results of their study about carbon dioxide “sequestered” or naturally absorbed from the atmosphere. The forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems of the West absorb 100 million tons of carbon each year, which is the equivalent of more than 83 million passenger cars’ emissions. This […]
When a person loses or forgets to collect his/her personal item(s) at an airport security checkpoint, TSA Agents are supposed to try to locate the owner or set the left behind article for the traveler to return and collect later. Some TSA Agents, however, have chosen other action. To test TSA Agents’ honesty at ten […]
In California, convicted sex offenders out on parole are required to wear a GPS tracking device around their ankle. The device tracks the parolee’s location. If the wearer goes into a restricted area, such as a school or liquor store, an alert is sent to the offender’s parole officer. If the device is tampered with […]
As draughts continue, the impact to hay farms compounds, making the price of hay bale skyrocket. All across the nation, the price of hay has risen from $15 to $25 up to $300 a ton in some areas. According to Custom Hay Operator, Carl Martin, of California, “now that the crop is worth over $200 […]
Fleet managers are constantly trying to figure out ways to increase productivity while cutting costs. The economic recovery combined with rising fuel costs has made fleet management more challenging than ever. With fuel topping $4 a gallon or more in some regions, fleet operators are searching for ways to make their drivers more efficient, while […]
Environmentally conscious driving can be a cost-effective way for drivers to cut down on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without paying a premium for eco-friendly vehicles, says Business Driver Magazine. By making small changes in your driving habits, you can help to reduce these numbers and save money at the same time. By driving […]
Gas prices almost reached $5 per gallon this year! While rising fuel prices are hard on the average consumer, it’s especially hard on those in the (trucking) tractor-trailer industry, considering most big rigs get about 7 miles per gallon (MPG). A truck driver can use over 140 gallons of diesel fuel each day he runs […]
In May 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the State of California to reduce prison population due to overcrowding, causing “the severe and unlawful mistreatment of prisoners through grossly inadequate provision of medical and mental health care.” Justice Kennedy wrote “For years the medical and mental health care provided by California’s prisons has fallen short of […]
