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5 Reasons Why All Fleets Need Field Resource Management

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.

Van Hijackers Busted By Vehicle Tracking System

If it hadn’t been for our tracking system and the quick actions of the police I’ve no doubt the story would have ended quite differently

High Gas Prices Squeeze Drivers, Fleet Managers Hit Hardest

Robert Crawley, owner of Robert’s Coffee and Vending Service in Longview, TX, told the Longview News Journal his firm operates a fleet of about 20 delivery trucks and service vehicles.

Crawley said, “compared to this time last year we’re spending about $500 more a week on gasoline. So far, we’ve absorbed the expense and haven’t had to pass it along to our customers.”

Gas Prices Near $4 a Gallon – Up 17 Cents in One Month

Why are the gas prices so high? Industry experts cite Middle East tensions, pipeline disruptions, refinery problems, and now, the seasonal switch to the pricier summer blend.

Police Locate School Bus in Hit-and-Run With Tracking System

City officials say an OnStar vehicle tracking system helped them track down a school bus that was the victim of a hit-and-run accident this week

The Best GPS-Based Pet Tracking Systems

GPS-based pet tracking systems offer pet owners peace of mind and give hunters an advantage.

There are several GPS tracking systems for dogs and cats on the market. Here are some of the best ones:

GPS Tracking Could Have Avoided Deadly MetroLink Crash

Metrolink chairman told Ventura Star he thinks the tracking system, called positive train control, could have prevented a deadly train crash in 2008.

Police Routinely Tracking Cell Phones Without a Warrant Says ACLU

According to legal documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union, virtually all police departments across the U.S. are using cell phone GPS tracking technology to monitor suspects’ whereabouts without first obtaining a warrant.

The ACLU surveyed about 200 state and local law enforcement agencies across the country. Nearly all of the agencies that responded said they track cell phones without obtaining a warrant, reported the Washington Post.

As a result, the ACLU concludes that there are “unclear or inconsistent legal standards from town to town that frequently fall short of probable cause,” questioning whether the practice is constitutional.

Fleet Tracking System – 10 Ways To Save Time and Money

Fleet tracking systems are designed with one primary goal: to save business managers time and money.
1. Increased Profits and Performance

Access to vehicle efficiency and driver productivity data helps a company manage the costs related to fleet operations. There can be a significant reduction in employee overtime costs and driver down-time; reduced maintenance costs directly affect the bottom line. Plus improved route efficiency and fleet metrics allow for expanding customer base. Fleet tracking saves approximately $5,484 per employee annually.

GPS Tracking Devices Reveal 5 Out of 6 County Employees Behaving Badly

Supervisors secretly placed GPS tracking devices on the county-owned cars that the engineers drove, and were shocked at the abuse they uncovered.

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