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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 […]
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 […]
San Diego, CA October 2, 2012 – FieldLogix, provider of an award-winning Green GPS vehicle and asset management solution for North American businesses, announced today that Yukon Palmer, Founder and CEO of FieldLogix, will moderate a panel of M2M industry thought leaders at the upcoming MobileCON 2012 as part of their new Thought Leadership series. […]
On June 15, the Uxbridge, MA, police received two calls regarding Patricia Malone, 46. The initial call was from her ex, reporting Malone violated a no-trespassing court-order, broke into and burglarizing his house. The second call was from officer Thomas B. Stockwell Jr., reporting Malone for erratic driving. She was driving on the golf course […]
According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, statistics show 70% of deaths in drunk driving crashes in 2010 involved motorists with blood alcohol levels that were nearly twice the .08 legal limit. More than half of employers don’t test company drivers for alcohol or drug use, according to a survey of more than 130 companies […]
A few weeks ago, the Obama Administration announced the finalization of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. This initiative mandates that vehicle model years 2025 and later, meet or exceed a standard 54.5 miles per gallon efficiency. “This historic agreement builds on the progress we’ve already made to save families money at the pump […]
A British cell phone carrier recently surveyed smartphone users, asking for which purposes are the phones used. Telephone calling ranked fifth. More frequently cited activities included checking email, social media, listening to music, and playing games. Since phones are more frequently used for things other than making or receiving calls and are always used as […]
