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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.
Boston Police have a new weapon to use against criminals. Combining their ShotSpotter detection system and the city’s street cameras, investigations into shots fired incidents begin before police officers arrive on-scene. Whenever a shot is heard by ShotSpotter, the nearest street camera will automatically “turn towards that incident for about a minute to give us […]
A quick thinking car jacking victim used his vehicle’s GPS tracking system and his laptop computer to lead police to the suspect, according to North Jersey Police. Stalin Guzman, 24, of Paterson, New Jersey, was walking to his car when he saw a man on the street. They made eye contact and the suspect allegedly […]
Earlier this week, the Tennessee’s Board of Probation and Parole reported that at “least 82 dead people on probation or parole were still alive” and actively being monitored via the States GPS tracking system. “At times, the parole officers were merely checking on arrest records for the deceased parolees, while in other cases the officers […]
Kristin Dacosta, 30, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is facing charges for larceny over $250 and for breaking and entering in the daytime while attempting to commit a felony, according to Police Chief Joseph Ferreira. This may sound like just another story. There is more. Dacosta, a parolee, is facing charges because of the GPS data […]
In light of the recent rises in gas prices, it is important to remember that how you drive can affect your vehicle’s fuel economy (MPG). However, you have to recognize a good driving tip when presented. Unfortunately there is a lot of confusion about certain driving and vehicle issues. Two common driving myths can now be de-bunked. Driving Myth […]
We all want to get the best gas mileage from our vehicles. With fuel prices increasing, sometimes within the same day, this issue is concerning. To help your vehicle be the most fuel efficient possible, proper maintenance will help. There are still many vehicle maintenance myths that may thwart your efforts. Here are five common […]
According to a study conducted by Utica College, 16.6% of the 90,000 registered sex offenders being monitored by GPS tracking devices may be skirting the system. Some of the ways to circumvent the court-ordered tracking system is by moving residences frequently, using various social security numbers, using aliases or varying the spelling of their names. […]
The City of Dallas installed GPS tracking system into its garbage truck fleet at the end of 2009. At that time, many were unconvinced that the GPS tracking system would be worth the hefty price tag of $700,000. Several City Council members voted against the deal over concerns echoed by the sanitation drivers’ union and a rejected GPS bidder. […]
Hiring a new fleet driver can be risky. As an employer, you entrust the new driver with your company vehicle and assume he will maintain good driving habits and represent your company positively. As one FieldLogix customer recently found, not all new hires are worthy of that trust. Melanie White of AirEconomics described their situation […]
